Weil-McLain GOLD CGS 550-110-260/02002 - Manual (Page 9)

Part number 550-110-260/0200
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Boiler Manual
Prepare boiler location — contamination
Table 1 Corrosive contaminants
1d
If the boiler is installed in any area likely to cause contamination , or if products which
would contaminate the air cannot be removed, you must pipe combustion air to the boiler
air intake. Contaminated combustion air will damage the boiler, resulting in possible severe
personal injury, death or substantial property damage. Do not install CGs boiler in a
laundry
room or pool facility, for example , without using ducted outside air. These areas will always
contain contaminants.
Products to avoid Areas likely to have contaminants
Spray cans containing chloro/fluorocarbons Dry cleaning/laundry areas and establishments
Permanent wave solutions Swimming pools
Chlorinated waxes/cleaners Metal fabrication plants
Chlorine-based swimming pool chemicals Beauty shops
Calcium chloride used for thawing Refrigeration repair shops
Sodium chloride used for water softening Photo processing plants
Refrigerant leaks Auto body shops
Paint or varnish removers Plastic manufacturing plants
Hydrochloric acid/muriatic acid Furniture refinishing areas and establishments
Cements and glues New building construction
Antistatic fabric softeners used in clothes dryers Remodeling areas
Chlorine-type bleaches, detergents, and cleaning
solvents found in household laundry rooms Garages with workshops
Adhesives used to fasten building products and
other similar products
Air contamination
Please review the following information on potential
combustion air contamination problems. Refer to Table 1 for products and areas which may cause
contaminated combustion air.