Warning – Dunkirk DXL Series User Manual
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1.
Installation must conform to requirements of authority
having jurisdiction or, in absence of such requirements,
to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
2.
Where required by authority having jurisdiction,
installation must conform to the Standard for Controls
and Safety Devices for Automatically fi red Boilers,
ANSI/ASME CSD-1.
3.
Boiler series is classifi ed as Category I. Vent
installation shall be in accordance with "Venting of
Equipment ," of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, or applicable provisions of local
building codes.
4.
Boiler has met safe lighting and other performance
criteria with gas manifold and control assembly on
boiler per latest revision of ANSI Z21.13/CGA 4.9.
5.
Boiler shall be installed such that gas ignition system
components are protected from water (dripping,
spraying, rain, etc.) during appliance operation and
service, (circulator replacement, condensate trap,
control replacement, etc.).
6.
Locate boiler on level, solid base as near chimney as
possible and centrally located with respect to heat
distribution system as practical.
7.
Allow 24 inches (610mm) at front and right side for
servicing and cleaning.
8.
When installed in utility room, door should be wide
enough to allow largest boiler part to enter, or to
permit replacement of another appliance such as water
heater.
9.
FOR INSTALLATION ON NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FLOORS ONLY - For installation on combustible
fl ooring special base must be used. (See Replacement
Parts Section.) Boiler can not be installed on
carpeting. Minimum clearances to combustible
construction are:
TOP ....................................18 IN. (457mm)
FRONT .........................................ALCOVE *
FLUE CONNECTOR ................. 6 IN. (152mm)
REAR ................................... 4 IN. (102mm)
CONTROL SIDE ..................... 9 IN. (229mm)
OTHER SIDE ........................... 3 IN. (76mm)
HOT WATER PIPING ................ Per Local Code
NOTE: Greater clearances for access should supersede fire
protection clearances.
* Defi nition of Alcove is three sided space with no wall in
front of boiler. ANSI standard for alcove is 18 inches from
front of appliance to leading edge of side walls as shown
below.
4 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance could result in death or serious
injury
.
!
WARNING
Fire hazard. Do not install boiler on combustible
fl ooring or carpeting. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in death or serious injury.
!
Minimum Clearances to Combustible
Construction (as seen from above)
Figure 2 - Clearance to Combustibles
3"
4"
BOILER
18"
9"
Front