Weil-McLain GOLD CGS 550-110-260/02002 - Manual (Page 7)

Part number 550-110-260/0200
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Boiler Manual
Prepare boiler location — clearances
1b
Figure 1 Recommended clearances for service
Residential garage installation
Precautions
Take the following special precautions when installing
the boiler in a residential garage. If the boiler is located
in a residential garage, per ANSI Z223.1, paragraph
5.1.9:
• Mount the boiler a minimum of 18 inches
above the floor of the garage to assure the
burner and ignition devices will be no less
than 18 inches above the floor.
• Locate or protect the boiler so it cannot be
damaged by a moving vehicle.
Provide the following clearances:
1. Hot water pipes — at least ½" from combustible
materials.
2. Recommended service clearances — See Figure 1 .
3. Minimum clearances for tight spaces — See
Figure 2 .
Boiler model number Width — Inches
CGs-3 15
CGs-4 18
CGs-5 21
CGs-6 24
Flooring
The CGs boiler is approved for installation on
combustible flooring, but must never be installed on
carpeting.
Do not install boiler on carpeting
even if foundation is used. Fire can
result, causing severe personal
injury, death or substantial property
damage.
Foundation
Provide a solid brick or minimum 2-inch thick
concrete foundation pad if any of the following is true:
• floor can become flooded.
• the boiler mounting area is not level.
The minimum foundation size is 25" long by:
Flooring and foundation
Figure 2 Minimum clearances for tight spaces