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SC Series Boilers – Installation and Service Manual

Installation Instructions Section 2

2.1 RECEIVING

INSPECT SHIPMENT FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE. All goods are carefully manufactured, inspected,

checked and packed by experienced workers. The manufacturer's responsibility ceases upon delivery of

goods to the carrier in good condition. Any claims for damage and/or shortage in shipment or non-

delivery must be filed immediately against the carrier by the consignee.

Use care when receiving and unpacking the boiler. Dropping the boiler may cause damage and prevent

safe and proper operation.

2.2 INSTALLATION CODES AND REQUIREMENTS

All applicable national, provincial/state, and local codes, laws, regulations, and ordinances must be

followed. They expand on and take precedence over any recommendations in this booklet. Authorities

having jurisdiction shall be consulted before installations are made.

In Canada, the installation must conform to the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction or, in the

absence of such requirements, to the CAN/CSA B149 Installation Codes (current edition). All electrical

wiring and grounding must be in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1

(current edition) and applicable local codes.

In the United States of America, the installation must conform to the requirements of the authority

having jurisdiction or, in the absence of such requirements, to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1

(current edition). All electrical wiring and grounding must be in accordance with the National Electrical

Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (current edition) and applicable local codes.

Where required by the authority having jurisdiction, follow the Standard for Controls and Safety Devices

for Automatically Fired Boilers, ANSI/ASME CSD-1 (current edition).

If there is any conflict in the above requirements, the more stringent requirement applies.

The installation and service must also conform to the additional requirements in this manual. If there is

any conflict with a requirement in this manual and a Code requirement, the Code requirement must be

followed.

2.3 LOCATION

This boiler is intended for indoor installation only. Observe the following minimum clearances from the

boiler to combustible materials:

Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials

Left Side with piping Right Side without piping Rear Top Front Flue Pipe

in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in mm

9 229 0.5 12.7 0.5 12.7 13 330 2.5 64 2.5 64

• A minimum service clearance of 18 in. is recommended for the Front and Left Side (with piping).

• Maintain a clearance of 2-1/2" from the flue pipe in any direction to combustible materials.

• Allow ample space for the boiler water inlet and outlet connections, and the gas connection.

• Boiler must be installed on a stable and level foundation.

• The boilers can be installed on a combustible floor but must not be installed directly on carpeting.

• A hot water boiler installed above radiation level, or as required by the authorities having

jurisdiction, must be provided with a low water cutoff device at the time of boiler installation.