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3. Vent System Installation:
a) The vent system and installation must be in
accordance with the current edition of the
American National Standard ANSI/NFPA 211,
"Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel
Burning Appliances" or applicable provisions of
local building codes.
b) Vent Terminations:
1. Vent terminations must be extended to three
feet above expected snow accumulation. See
Figure 1.3.
2. If the vent system terminates in any area
where wind-generated down drafts are likely,
install a suitable vent cap to help control
wind effects.
c) Vent Connection Support
1. Support the vent system independently of the
boiler flue connection.
2. Provide support of the vent connector
(breeching) at maximum 12 foot [3.66 meter]
intervals to prevent sagging.
d) Horizontal runs of vent are to be sloped back
toward the boiler at approximately ¼" per foot [2
cm per meter].
e) Breeching used with forced draft boilers must be
sealed, of heavy gauge construction and must
comply with all applicable codes of construction.
f) Exterior Vents: Insulate vent pipes that pass
through unheated spaces sufficiently to prevent
excessive condensation and ensure adequate
draft.
g) Multiple Appliances: Do not vent multiple
appliances with venting that operates under
positive pressure into a common chimney or vent
connector. This may cause products of
combustion to circulate into the boiler room
when one of the appliances is not operating.
h) Draft Regulator: Install a barometric draft
regulator when using a high chimney or any high
draft vent.
1. This is necessary to prevent negative draft
conditions in the boiler.
2. Excessive draft will cause flame lifting, poor
combustion, or impingement.
4. Vent System Operation:
a) This boiler is designed to fire only with a
pressurized combustion chamber. The breeching
and vent may be sized for negative, neutral, or
positive pressure as desired.
b) Maintain maximum of +0.1 inches [2.5 mm] of
water at the boiler outlet.
c) Avoid excessive negative pressure in the
combustion chamber. This may cause the flame
to lift off of the burner causing unstable
combustion. In addition, this may cause
impingement of the burner flame onto the crown
sheet, which may lead to overheating.
F. BOILER FOUNDATION
1. If the boiler room floor is not level or if additional
structural support is required, provide a level
concrete foundation pad for the boiler. The flooring
and structural support system must be suitable for
the operating weight of the boiler and any connected
piping.
a) Figure 1.4 shows the Foundation Layout for
Knocked-Down Boilers and Packaged Boilers.
b) Dimensions for the foundation are given in Table
1.1a and 1.1b.
2. Do not operate the boiler until the foundation, if
newly poured concrete, has thoroughly cured. Rapid
heating may damage the concrete due to expanding
moisture.
Figure 1.3: Typical Vent Termination
PREINSTALLATION
WARNING
Configuration of the breeching and chimneys on
some installations may result in a positive breeching
pressure. In these cases, the breeching must be
constructed of pressure tight materials. Consult
local building authorities for proper installation.
Failure to comply with this warning may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning or fire, resulting in
severe personal injury or death.