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AM Series Boilers and Water Heaters

CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION

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AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, NY 10913

OMM-0100_0B

PRI - 07/14/14

Ph.: 800-526-0288

GF-146

1.2 Emergency Shutdown

If overheating occurs or the gas supply fails to shut off, close the manual gas shutoff valve
(Figure 1-1) located external to the unit.

NOTE

The Installer must identify and indicate the location of the
emergency shutdown manual gas valve to operating personnel.

Figure 1-1: Manual Gas Shutoff Valve

IMPORTANT – FOR MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATIONS

Boiler Installations within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts must
conform to the following requirements:

• Boiler must be installed by a plumber or a gas fitter who is licensed

within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

• Prior to unit operation, the complete gas train and all connections must

be leak tested using a non-corrosive soap.

• The vent termination must be located a minimum of 4 feet above grade

level. If side-wall venting is used, the installation must conform to the
requirements in 248 CMR 5.08 (2).

• Must be installed according to all local codes.