Slant/Fin VSL-160C Part A - Manuel (Page 15)

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When locating the boiler the following
factors must be considered:

the location of vent/air intake
terminals;

connection to the gas supply;

connection to the water supply;

connection to the heating system;

connection to the domestic hot water
system;

connection to the electrical supply;

disposal of the condensation
produced by the boiler;

connection to the room thermostat
or equivalent device;

piping of the safety relief valve
discharge;

possible connection of the outdoor
temperature sensor;

possible connection of an indirect
water heater.
5.1.1 - Closet and alcove
installations is forbidden
WARNING!!!
It is forbidden
the installation of this boiler in
a closet or alcove room. Fire
can result, causing severe
personal injury, death, or
substantial property damage.
A closet is any room the boiler is
installed in which is less than 100 ft3.
An alcove is any room the boiler is
installed in which is less than 100 ft3
that it does not have a door.
5.1.2 - Clearances for
installation and servicing
F i g u r e 5 - 1 s h o w s t h e m i n i m u m
clearances required for installation
and servicing.
NOTE: Service clearances are not
mandatory, but are recommended to
ensure ease of service should it be
required.
5.1.3 - Clearances from
combustible material
This boiler may be installed directly onto
a wall of combustible material with the
following clearance:
- Ceiling: 2 inches (51 mm)
- Front: 2 inches (51 mm)
- Rear: 0 inches (0 mm)
- Sides: 2 inches (51 mm)
- Floor: 2 inches (51 mm)
- Concentric vent: 0 inches (0 mm)
- Split vent (two pipes), first 3ft from the
boiler: 1 inch (25 mm)
- Split vent (two pipes), after 3ft from the
boiler: 0 inches (0 mm)
- Boiler piping: 1/4 inch (7 mm)
5.1.4 - Vent and air piping
This boiler requires a special vent
system, designed for pressurized
venting.
The boiler is to be used for either direct
vent installation or for installation using
room combustion air. When room air is
considered, see Section 10-10.
Vent and air may be vented vertically
through the roof or out a side wall,
unless otherwise specifi ed. You may
use any of the vent/air piping methods
covered in Section 10. Do not attempt
to install the boiler using any other
means.
Be sure to locate the boiler such that
the vent and air piping can be routed
through the building and properly
terminated.
The vent/air piping lengths, routing and
termination method must all comply
with the methods and limits given in
Section 10.
5.1.5 - Prevent
combustion air
contamination
Install air inlet piping for the boiler
as described in Section 10. Do not
terminate vent/air in locations that can
allow contamination of combustion air.
Refer to Section 10.2, for products and
areas which may cause contaminated
combustion air.
WARNING!!!
Ensure that
the combustion air will not
contain any of the contaminants
listed in Section 10.2.
Contaminated combustion air
will damage the boiler, resulting
in possible severe personal
injury, death or substantial
property damage.
5.2 - Transporting
the boiler
WARNING!!!
Always
lift and carry the boiler with
a hand truck or special
equipment Failure to comply
with this provisions could
result in severe personal injury
or death.
CAUTION!!!
The boiler may be
damaged when it is improperly
secured and transported.
CAUTION!!!
The unpacked
boiler may be damaged
when not protected against
contamination

Only transport the boiler using
the right transportation equipment,
such as a hand truck with a
fastening belt or special equipment
for maneuvering steps.

During transportation the
boiler must be secured on the
transportation equipment to prevent
it from falling off.

Protect all parts against impacts if
they are to be transported.

Observe the transportation
markings on the packaging.

Leave the protective covers on the
connections.

Cover the fl ue gas and air intake
connections at the top of the boiler
with plastic fi lm
5 - INSTALLATION - Location