Slant/Fin VSL-160C Part A - Manuel (Page 14)

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5.1 - Choosing the
installation location
WARNING!!!
Do not store
any fl ammable materials
or liquids in the immediate
vicinity of the boiler. A fi re or
explosion can result, causing
severe personal injury, death,
or substantial property
damage.
WARNING!!!
If the boiler is
installed on a wall, this must be
vertical and constructed to bear
the boiler’s weight or the boiler
and building may be damaged
causing severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property
damage.
WARNING!!!
Do not install
the boiler on carpeting. Fire
can result, causing severe
personal injury, death, or
substantial property damage.
Figure 5-1 Recommended minimum clearance
distances for proper installation and servicing
5 - INSTALLATION - Location
WARNING!!!
Do not install
the boiler in an attic. Failure
to comply with this provision
could result in severe personal
injury, death, or substantial
property damage.
WARNING!!!
Provisions for
combustion air and ventilation
of the boiler room are always
required, regardless whether
the combustion air is taken
from the outside (Direct Vent,
sealed combustion) or inside
(room air for combustion).
Insuffi cient ventilation of
the boiler room can lead to
high air temperatures. Make
sure that intake and exhaust
openings are suffi ciently sized
and no reduction or closure of
openings takes place. When
the problem is not resolved, do
not operate the boiler. Please
note these restrictions and its
dangers to the operator of the
boiler. Failure to comply with
this provisions could result
in severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property
damage.
WARNING!!!
LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM (L.P.) PROPANE
GAS-FIRED BOILER LOCATION
REQUIRES SPECIAL
ATTENTION: 1994 UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE, section
304.6: “LPG Appliances.
Liquefi ed petroleum gas-
burning appliances shall not be
installed in a pit, basement or
similar location where heavier-
than-air-gas might collect.
Appliances so fueled shall not
be installed in an abovegrade
under-fl oor space or basement
unless such location is
provided with an approved
means for removal of unburned
gas.” Failure to comply with
this provision could result
in severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property
damage.
CAUTION!!!
This boiler is not
designed for direct outdoor
installation. If installed outside of
the structure, it must be sheltered
so it is protected from rain, wind,
sun and frost. NEVER place this
boiler in a location that would
subject it to temperatures at or
near freezing or temperature that
exceed 100°F (38°C). Failure to
properly locate this boiler can
result in premature failure voiding
the warranty.
CAUTION!!!
This boiler should
be installed in a location so
that any water leaking from the
boiler or piping connections
or relief valve openings will
not cause damage to the area
surrounding the unit or any
lower fl oors in the structure.
CAUTION!!!
When installed in
a room with thin walls or a thin
fl oor, resonating noise may
occur. Install noise reducing
parts if required.
CAUTION!!!
Do not allow too
much dust to collect on the
boiler.