1 Determine boiler location
Outdoor Knight XL Installation & Operation Manual
Installation must comply with:
•Local, state, provincial, and national codes, laws, regulations, and ordinances.
•National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 – latest edition.
•Standard for Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers, ANSI/ASME
•National Electrical Code.
NOTICE | The Outdoor Knight XL gas manifold | |
and controls met safe lighting and other | ||
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| performance criteria when the boiler | |
| underwent tests specified in ANSI Z21.13 | |
| – latest edition. |
CAUTION
The unit must not be installed in an area that is enclosed by walls or a fence that will block free wind movement around the appliance. Free movement of wind around the outdoor unit is required to carry away the flue products and provide combustion air. The flue outlet/ combustion air inlet of an outdoor unit must not be installed closer than 10 feet from an inside corner of an
WARNING
Outdoormodelsmustbeinstalledoutdoors only and must use the outdoor vent assembly supplied by the manufacturer. Personal injury or product damage may result if any other venting is used or if an outdoor model is used indoors. All covers, doors and jacket panels must be properly installed to ensure proper operation and prevent a hazardous condition.
CAUTION
air inlet. Recirculation of flue products may cause operational problems, bad combustion or
Locate the unit at least 3 feet (0.91m) outside any overhang.
Do not install in locations where rain from building runoff drains will spill onto the unit.
WARNING
This product contains a condensate management and disposal system that may be subject to freezing if exposed to sustained temperatures below 32°F. Precautions should be taken to protect the condensate trap and drain lines during extended periods of outdoor temperatures below 32°F.
WARNING
Do not locate the unit so that water from sprinklers may spray directly onto it. Water may damage controls or other electrical components.
Do not install the unit under a deck.
Do not install the unit in a well, stairwell,
Before locating the boiler, check:
1.Check for nearby connection to:
•System water piping
•Gas supply piping
•Electrical power
2.- Keep venting areas free of obstructions.
- Keep area clean and free of combustible and flammable materials.
- To avoid a blocked air inlet or blocked flue condition, keep the outdoor air inlet and flue outlet clear or leaves, debris, etc.
CAUTION | Do not install outdoor models directly on | |
the ground. You must install the outdoor | ||
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| unit on a level concrete, brick, block, or | |
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alcove, courtyard or other recessed area.
Do not install outdoor units on stack frames. Failure to comply with the above may result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
3.Check area around the boiler. Remove any combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable liquids.
WARNING | Failure to keep boiler area clear and free |
of combustible materials, gasoline, and | |
| other flammable liquids and vapors can |
| result in severe personal injury, death, or |
| substantial property damage. |
4. If a new boiler will replace an existing boiler, check for |
and correct system problems, such as: |
• System leaks causing oxygen corrosion or heat exchanger |
CAUTION
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Do not locate unit so that high winds can deflect off of adjacent walls, buildings or shrubbery causing recirculation. Recirculation of flue products may cause operational problems, bad combustion or damage to controls. Locate unit at least 3 feet (0.91m) from any wall or vertical surface to prevent wind conditions from affecting performance.
cracks from hard water deposits. |
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• This unit is not intended for installations where |
temperatures may reach below 32°F (0°C). Exposure to |
freezing temperatures will cause the system and boiler |
to freeze and leak. |