Specifications
EKO BOILER MANUAL
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Safety
You must keep safety in mind during the installation, operation and maintenance of your boiler and
heating system. During installation the boiler and some components may be heavy or sharp. During
operation the boiler and associated plumbing can be very hot which can cause burns or res. The
proper methods need to be used while loading wood when the boiler is hot.
System Design
The plumbing diagrams in this manual are for basic information only and do not show all the valves,
vents, ttings, etc. that are normally included in a nished boiler installation, nor do they cover all pos-
sible installation options.
It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to see that all controls are installed, congured and
operating properly when the boiler installation is complete.
Chimney Specications
The chimney or ue is one of the most critical factors in the successful operation of any solid fuel
heater, including your EKO Line boiler. A good chimney will provide a continuous and dependable
draft to pull the exhaust gases out of your boiler.The boiler must be connected to a tile-lined masonry
ue or to a Type HT approved chimney. Minimum required ue size is 8x8” with square tile or 8”
diameter round tile or stainless steel. No other appliance should be connected to this ue. The boiler
should be connected to the ue with the shortest, most direct run of black stove pipe. Maintain a mini-
mum of 18” between the ue pipe and combustible surfaces. Prior to operation, the installation should
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Warning !
Attention to safety is critical in all phases of boiler system design, installation, operation
and maintenance.
The chimney ue connected to the EKO boiler should conform to
the specications specied below.