•Installation •
Figure 2
Small space — installation with less clearance than Figure 1 – BUT – no less than below; air openings for combustion/ventilation must be as shown below even for direct vent system.
Flooring and foundation
Flooring
The GV boiler is approved for installation on combustible flooring, but must never be installed on carpeting.
TOP VIEW
Access DOOR 
with fresh air
openings
Wall
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Boiler 1"
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Wall
Do not install boiler on carpeting even if foundation is used. Fire can result, causing severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
Foundation
Provide a solid brick or minimum
• floor can become flooded. | |
• | the boiler mounting area is not level. |
• | high profile condensate pump is used. |
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Area adjacent to access door must be accessible
and must allow for removal of the GV boiler for service.
No other appliance or air mover (exhaust fan, etc.) may be mounted in the same space.
The minimum foundation size is 16" wide by:
•30¾" long for
•37¾" long for
SIDE VIEW
6" max
6" max
Ceiling
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Floor
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Residential garage installation
Precautions
Take the following special precautions when installing the boiler in a residential garage. If the boiler is located in
a residential garage, per ANSI Z223.1, paragraph 5.1.9:
(2)Fresh air openings —
Each with at least 1 sq. inch per 1,000 Btuh of boiler input
•Mount the boiler a minimum of 18 inches above the floor of the garage to assure the burner and ignition devices will be no less than 18 inches above the floor.
•Locate or protect the boiler so it cannot be damaged by a moving vehicle.
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