PREINSTALLATION
1. PREINSTALLATION
NOTICE
The equipment must be installed in accordance with installation requirements of the authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence of such requirements, to the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
Where required by the authority having jurisdiction, the installation must conform to American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers, ASME
Carefully read these instructions before beginning work. Understand all aspects of the installation. Contact your PB Heat’s sales representative or customer service for help in answering questions.
This boiler must be installed by a qualified contractor. The boiler warranty can be voided if the boiler is not installed, maintained and serviced correctly.
Figure 1.1: Clearance Requirements
A.ACCESSIBILITY CLEARANCES
1.Clearances for service and from combustible surfaces are the same for the LCE as for the LC. The following recommendations allow for reasonable access to the boiler. Follow local codes and requirements when setting actual layout. See Figure 1.1.
a)For installing, removing and servicing the burner: provide 48" between the front of the boiler and any adjacent wall or other appliance.
b)For access to the top of the boiler for cleaning flueways: provide 24" above top of jacket.
c)For accessing and servicing of level controls and inspection tappings (if used): provide 24" minimum from the right side of the boiler to any wall or obstruction.
d)For installation of jacket: provide at least 12" from the left side of the boiler to any wall or obstruction. More clearance may be needed for longer boilers unless the jacket is
e)For installation and removal of tankless heaters: provide 45" between the end of the boiler and any adjacent wall of obstruction. [This provides for all available tankless coils. The spacing can be closer for Heater Number
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