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GV100W BOILER
INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR OPTION
The GV100W boiler has been designed for use on non- combustible floors only. If a GV100W boiler is to be installed on combustible flooring of any type, it MUST be installed using the special base designed by the Smith Cast Iron Boiler Co.
Never use a substitute base when installing this boiler on a combustible floor!
WARNING: Never install a GV100W boiler on combustible flooring without using the special base specifically designed for it by the Smith Cast Iron Boiler Co. Do not alter in any way, the special base supplied by the Smith Cast Iron Boiler Co. Failure to comply with this warning may result in a fire causing extensive property damage, severe personal injury or death!
To order the special base contact the nearest Smith Cast Iron Boiler distributor and ask for Smith’s Special Base, Part No.
If the GV100W is being installed in an alcove or closet ensure that the distances between the boiler and all combustible construction are greater than or equal to the minimum distances listed in FIG. NO. 1.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the burners, pilot or any other gas train components during this procedure. If a component is damaged, it must be replaced!
Determine the best boiler location by following the instructions in the BOILER LOCATION section of this manual. Remove the front access panel and position the boiler in front of this location leaving room behind the boiler to work. Tightly thread a 1 1/4" elbow onto the close nipple in the supply pipe so the opening faces the front of the boiler. Thread a 4' length of 11/4" pipe into the elbow and carefully lift the front of the boiler. Slide a 3" thick brick or block under the first 1" of each boiler base side panel. Make sure the boiler is steady and won’t shift to the side. Remove the 4' length of pipe. Rotate the 1 1/4" elbow so it’s opening faces the back of the boiler. Thread the 4' length of pipe, or a shorter one if necessary, back into the elbow. Place the special base behind the boiler. Using extreme care lift the boiler up and slide the special base under the boiler.
CAUTION: Never lift the boiler by the jacket panels or damage to the boiler may result!
Make sure that the special base support channels are squarely under the boiler base side panels. Carfully slide the boiler and base into position. Center the boiler from side to side and ensure that the back of the burner base side panels are flush with the back of the Special Base support channels. Install the front grill supplied with the Special Base. Complete the boiler installation in accordance with the instructions set forth in this manual.
