PFG Series 7
Boiler foundation
Never install boiler on combustible flooring or carpeting, even if a concrete or aerated foundation is used. Severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage can result.
1.See Figure 1. A level concrete or solid brick pad is required if:
a)There is a possibility of the floor becoming flooded.
b)
2.An aerated boiler foundation is recommended if any of the following conditions exist:
a)Electrical wiring or telephone cables buried in the concrete floor of the boiler room.
b)Concrete floor is “green.”
c)There is a history of the floor becoming flooded.
d)Water is channeled under the concrete.
Figure 1 Boiler foundation
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Placing the boiler
1.Remove boiler from shipping pallet. Do not drop boiler or bump jacket on floor or pallet.
2.Level boiler so that the
3.Remove front jacket door and burner access panel. Unscrew access panel screws, remove and discard shipping washers, and reinstall screws.
4.Check for proper orifice sizing from charts below.
Proper orifices must be used. Failure to do so will cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
5. Level and straighten the burners.
Burners must be seated properly in locating slots with their openings facing up. Gas orifices must inject down the center of the burner. Failure to properly seat burners will result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
6. Reinstall access panel.
Residential garage installation
Install boiler so burners are at least 18 inches above the floor.
Hydrostatic pressure test
Pressure test before attaching gas piping or electrical supply.
1.Plug any necessary boiler tappings or openings.
2.Connect water supply. Fill boiler and purge all air. Test at 45 psi for more than 10 minutes.
Do not leave boiler unattended. A cold water fill could expand and cause excessive pressure, resulting in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
3. Check for maintained gauge pressure and leaks. Repair if found.
Leaks must be repaired at once. Failure to do so can cause boiler damage, resulting in substantial property damage.
Do not use
4. Drain boiler and remove testing plugs.
