
GRANBY CAST IRON SERIES – INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL
5IM-OB-CAST-00 May/11
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A 6” diameter flue pipe must be used for connection of the boiler flue outlet to the chimney for
the entire length of the connection. An exception can be made for the three, four and five
section boilers where the flue pipe may be reduced to 5” for the length of the connection. The
chimney connector should be at least 24 gauge metal, be properly supported and be free of as
many 90 degree turns as possible. The distance between the boiler and the chimney depends
on whether or not elbows are used. The distance should be at least 24” if no elbows are used
and 12” if elbows are used. The same holds true for the maximum length of the flue pipe. It
must be no longer than 10’ if no elbows are used and 6’ if elbows are used.
Condensation
The BGC Series boiler is a high efficiency boiler and as a result improper venting can lead to
condensing temperatures in the chimney connector and the venting system. If condensing
temperatures of below 250°F NET are reached in the chimney connector then additional steps
to insure proper draft must be taken. Make sure that all joints are properly sealed with a high
temperature silicone or mastic. If after sealing the joints the condition still exists then inspect
the chimney for suitability. If the masonry, brick, block chimney or tile chimney liner is in poor
condition a new chimney liner rated for oil may have to be installed. In the event the condition
still exists after installation of a new liner consult Granby.
Roof Clearances
Standard roof clearances apply. The installer is responsible for their adequacy.
DANGER: Never burn gasoline, waste oil or crankcase oil in this appliance.
FUEL SYSTEM
The fuel system piping must comply with the pump manufacturers’ specifications which are
included with the burner. In addition all fuel system piping must comply with local codes and
ordinances.
•The quality of your fuel is of great importance. For most instances your burner is designed
to burn clean water free #2 fuel.
•The oil supply line should be constructed of seamless heavy wall copper tubing with flared
fittings. Only oil resistant pipe dope should be used on threaded connections. The use of
Telfon Tape will void manufacturers’ warranty. Lines must be airtight, clean and free of
kinks. All joints and threaded fittings must be checked for leaks. A vacuum gauge should
be employed when testing the installation. It is recommended that older fuel lines be
replaced.
•A two pipe system should only be used when the oil supply is well below the pump. A
return fuel line may be used on installations where the tank level is below the level of the
burner. The return line must be equal in diameter to the suction line. The minimum size
for the oil line is 3/8” copper tubing.
•A Tiger Loop is recommended when the oil supply line is located 5’ below the burner.
•Shut off valves must be installed in the supply line at or near the oil storage tank and at the
burner in compliance with all codes. Inspect the shut off valve spindle packing for
tightness to insure that there are no air leaks. The valve must always be shut off if the
burner is shut down for an extended period of time. The burner should be tagged to
indicate that the fuel supply has been closed off. The electrical circuit to the burner must
be cut off by removing the fuse or circuit breaker to insure that no operation of the burner
will occur while the fuel supply is shut off.
•Only fuel storage tanks bearing the Underwriters Laboratories label and accessories
approved as prescribed by local code may be used.