Pennco 3KW0.60 - Manual (Page 6)

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BEFORE YOU START
Complete following prior to installing boiler.
A. Verify you have selected right size boiler with proper
capacity. AHRI rating of boiler selected should be
greater than or equal to calculated peak heating load
(heat loss) for building or area(s) served by boiler
and associated hot water heating systems. See boiler
rating and capacity table previously listed. Any heat
loss calculations used should be based on approved
methods.
B. Supply boiler with proper oil supply and oil piping,
sufficient fresh combustion air, and suitable electrical
supply.
C. Connect boiler to suitable venting system and piping
system adequate to distribute heating load.
D. Thermostat must be properly located and installed for
control of heating system.
If there are any doubts as to requirements, check with lo-
cal authorities and obtain professional help where needed.
Operating Instructions, Checks And Adjustments, And
Maintenance sections in this manual are vital to proper and
safe operation of heating system. Take time to be sure they
are all done.
BOILER LOCATION
1. Place boiler in location centralized with piping system
and as close to chimney as possible.
2. Boiler must be level. If necessary use metal shims
beneath boiler’s feet.
3. Use raised base if floor can become wet or damp.
4. Maintain clearances for fire safety as well as
servicing. Maintain 18” clearance at a side where
passage is required for access to another side for
cleaning, servicing, inspection, or replacement
of any parts that normally may require such
attention. Boilers must be installed at least 6” from
combustible material on all sides and above. Allow at
least 24” front clearance for servicing.
5. Allow fresh air for combustion at front of boiler.
Allow fresh air for ventilation to front and rear of
boiler. Air passages must be free of obstructions at
all times. Ventilating and combustion air must enter
boiler room without restrictions.
WARNING
Fire hazard. Do not install boiler on combustible
flooring or carpeting. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in death or serious injury.
!
6. Floor supporting boiler must be noncombustible and
sufficiently stable. If flooring is combustible, place
boiler on 2” concrete patio blocks or 2” Cladlite
Pad™. Blocks or pad must be under entire boiler to
protect floor.
7. Be sure installation is in accordance with the
requirements of the local authorities having
jurisdiction. Compliance with these regulations is
required. In the absence of local codes, follow NFPA
31 Installation of Oil Burning Equipment, latest
revision.
BOILER CLEARANCES
Unit
Combustible
Clearance
Accessibility,
Cleaning, and
Servicing
Flue to
Combustible
Clearance
Top 6” 18”
18”
Right Side 24” 24”
Left Side 6”
Base Non-combustible
Front 24”
Back 6”
All distances measured from the cabinet of the boiler.
24” Min.
6”
Min.
6”
Min.
24” Min.
Boiler
Front
MINIMUM CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS
BEFORE YOU START
Figure 2 - Clearances