Fulton Vantage (VTG) Fully Condensing Hydronic Boiler - Manual (Page 26)

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INSTALLATION
VTG-IOM-2013-0815
SECTION 2
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7. Make-up air ventilation openings are recommended for each installation
size in Table 5:
TABLE 5 - MAKE-UP AIR VENTILATION OPENINGS
Total Input of boiler
1000 BTU/HR
(kW/HR)
Free Area
square feet
(meters)
2000 (.58) 6 (.55)
2500 (.73) 9 (.83)
3000 (.87) 11 (1.02)
3500 (1.02) 13 (1.20)
4000 (1.17) 14 (1.30)
5000 (1.46) 18 (1.67)
6000 (1.75) 21 (1.95)
8. For multiple boiler installations, multiply the number of boilers by required
free area per boiler.
9. The installation of exhaust fans in a boiler room is not recommended.
10. An exhaust fan or similar equipment can create down draft in the stack or
restrict the burner’s air supply which will result in poor combustion. It is
essential that only fresh air is allowed to enter the combustion air system.
Foreign substances, such as combustible volatiles in the combustion
system can create hazardous conditions. If foreign substances can enter
the air stream, the boiler combustion air inlet must be piped to an outside
AIR INLETS
Standard Configuration Riello Burner
FIGURE 11 - AIR INLET LOCATIONS
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WARNING
Do not terminate venting into an
enclosed area.
Never use open fl ame or smoke from
a cigarette, cigar, or pipe as a testing
method during boiler installation,
operation, or maintenance.
Foreign substances, such as
combustible volatiles in the
combustion system can create
hazardous conditions. If foreign
substances can enter the air stream,
the boiler combustion air inlet must
be piped to an outside location.
Ensure tank return line is not clogged.
Obstructions in the line could cause
damage to the pump seal.
Regular maintenance of the
fi lter is required (as per the fi lter
manufacturer’s recommendations) to
maintain the Vantage warranty.