Install Instructions
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EMP
Installation & Service Manual
109529-03 - 11/19
Figure 2A: Chimney Vent - Minimum Installation Clearances To Combustible Materials (Inches)
A.  INSPECT SHIPMENT carefully for any signs of 
damage.
1.  All equipment is carefully manufactured, 
inspected and packed. Our responsibility 
ceases upon delivery of crated boiler to the 
carrier in good condition.
2.  Any claims for damage or shortage in shipment 
must be filed immediately against the carrier 
by the consignee. No claims for variances 
from, or shortage in orders, will be allowed by 
the manufacturer unless presented within sixty 
(60) days after receipt of goods.
B.  LOCATE BOILER in front of final position before 
removing crate. See Figure 1.
1.  LOCATE so that vent pipe connection to 
chimney will be short and direct. 
2.  BOILER IS SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION 
ON COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR. Boiler cannot be 
installed on carpeting.
3.  FOR BASEMENT INSTALLATION, provide a 
solid elevated base, such as concrete, if floor 
is not level, or if water may be encountered on 
floor around boiler.
4.  PROVIDE RECOMMENDED SERVICE 
CLEARANCE, if applicable, as follows:
a.  Clearance from Jacket Front Panel -
•  24” for servicing burner
•  24” for flueway cleaning (EMP84E - 
140E)
•  30” for flueway cleaning (EMP182E)
•  36" for flueway cleaning (EMP224E)
b.  Clearance from Jacket Side Panels -
•  19” for burner swing door, if opened 
fully with burner mounted, otherwise 1” 
with burner removed
•  12” access clearance to service rear of 
boiler if right side clearance is less 
than 12”
•  3” minimum if right side clearance is 12” 
or larger to access and service rear of 
boiler.
c.  Clearance from Jacket Rear Panel -
•  12” minimum for rear smokebox 
cleaning
  (Note: This dimension will also be 
controlled by horizontal to vertical to 
horizontal smokepipe arrangement - 
Chimney Vent (see Figures 2A and 10).
•  24” for rear smoke box cleaning and 
disconnecting vent pipe from boiler 
adaptor for servicing (if required) - 
Direct Vent (see Figures 2B).
5.  For minimum clearances to combustible 
materials. See Figures 2A and 2B.
NOTES: 1. Listed clearances comply with American National Standard ANSI/NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment.
   2.   EMP boilers can be installed in rooms with clearances from combustible material as listed above. Listed clearances cannot be 
 reduced for alcove or closet installations.
     3. For reduced clearances to combustible material, protection must be provided as described in the above ANSI/NFPA 31 standard.
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