Specifications

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Figure 2: 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 fi led 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 fi nal 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 fl oor is
not level, or if water may be encountered on fl oor
around boiler.
4. PROVIDE RECOMMENDED SERVICE
CLEARANCE, if applicable, as follows:
a. Clearance from Jacket Front Panel -
• 24" for servicing burner
• 24" for fl ueway cleaning (MPO84 & 147)
• 30" for fl ueway cleaning (MPO189)
• 36" for fl ueway cleaning (MPO231)
b. Clearance from Jacket Left Side Panel -
• 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"
• 1" minimum if right side clearance is 12" or
larger to access and service rear of boiler.
c. Clearance from Jacket Right Side Panel -
• 3" minimum if left side clearance is 12" or
larger to access and service rear of boiler.
d. 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 - See
Figures 2 and 16.)
5. For minimum clearances to combustible materials.
See Figure 2.
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SECTION I: PRE-INSTALLATION
NOTES:
1. Listed clearances comply with American National Standard
ANSI/NFPA 31, Installation of Oil Burning Equipment.
2. MPO 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.