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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY All boilers must be installed in accordance with National, State and Local Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Codes and the regulations of the serving utilities. These Codes and Regulations may differ from this instruction manual. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made. In all cases, reference should be made to the following Standards: All wiring on boilers installed in the USA shall be made in accordance with the
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DANGER DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Failure to follow all instructions in the proper order can cause personal injury or death. Read and understand all instructions, including all those contained in component manufacturers manuals which are provided with the appliance before
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WARNING Appliance materials of construction, products of combustion and the fuel contain alumina, silica, heavy metals, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, aldehydes and/or other toxic or harmful substances which can cause death or serious injury and which are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Always use proper safety clothing, respirators and equipment when servicing or working nearby the appliance. This boiler contains very hot water un
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Figure 1A: RSA Packaged Boiler (RSA170 / RSA285) Minimum Chimney Sizes Boiler Water Approx. Bare Boiler Model Capacity Shipping In. x In. x Ft. In. (dia.) x Ft. Assembly Number Gallons Weight (height) (height) RSA170 WV-29-10 8 x 8 x 20 7" x 20' 42.6 600 lb. RSA195 WV-29-13A 8 x 8 x 20 8" x 20' 39.9 630 lb. RSA240 WV-29-16A 8 x 12 x 20 8" x 20' 37.3 660 lb. RSA285 WV-29-19A 8 x 12 x 20 9" x 20' 34.6 690 lb. 6
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I. Pre-Installation supplied by Burnham, is used. DO NOT install on A. INSPECT SHIPMENT carefully for any signs of carpeting. damage. 2. FOR BASEMENT INSTALLATION, provide a 1. ALL EQUIPMENT is carefully manufactured, solid base, such as concrete, if floor is not level, or inspected and packed. Our responsibility ceases if water may be encountered on floor around boiler. upon delivery of the crated boiler to the carrier in good condition. 3. PROVIDE SERVICE CLEARANCE of at least 48” 2. ANY CL
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3 C. PROVIDE AIR SUPPLY AND VENTILATION to than 50 ft /1000 BTU per hour then the space is accommodate proper combustion. If natural ventila- considered a confined space. tion is inadequate, provide a screened opening or duct from the boiler room to the outside. The opening or D. For boiler located in an unconfined space of a conven- duct must be sized so the boiler input will not exceed tionally constructed building, the fresh air infiltration 4,000 BTUH/Sq. In. of free area. If other air co
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11 Figure 6: RSA Jacket Assembly
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III. Water Piping and Trim WARNING Failure to properly pipe boiler may result in improper operation and damage to boiler or structure. Oxygen contamination of boiler water will cause corrosion of iron and steel boiler components, and can lead to boiler failure. Burnham's Standard Warranty does not cover problems caused by oxygen contamination of boiler water or scale (lime) build-up caused by frequent addition of water. inch clearance from hot water piping to combus- A. Design a piping system
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Figure 7: Recommended Piping for Combination Heating and Cooling (Refrigeration) System C. Install Drain Valve in return piping. See Figures 8 B. Install Pressure Relief Valve. See Figures 8 and 9. and 9. Pressure Relief Valve must be installed with spindle in the vertical position. Installation of the relief valve D. Oil, grease, and other foreign materials which accumu- must be consistent with ANSI/ASME Boiler and late in new hot water and a new or reworked system Pressure Vessel Code, Sec
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F. CONNECT TANKLESS HEATER PIPING AS 2. TEMPERING OF HOT WATER — Installation of SHOWN IN FIGURE 11. See Table 1 for Tankless an automatic mixing valve will lengthen the Heater Rating. delivery of the available hot water by mixing some cold water with the hot. This prevents the possibil- ity of scalding hot water at the fixtures. In addition, WARNING savings of hot water will be achieved since the user will not waste as much hot water while seeking a Install automatic mixing valve at tankless w
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Figure 11: Schematic Tankless Heater Piping Table 1: Tankless Heater Ratings S350 S375 Boiler Model GPM PSID GPM PSID RSA(H)85 & 110 3 12 3½ 15 RSA110(H)125 & 135 3¼ 16 3¾ 25 RSA125 & 135 3½ 19 STD. #7524 OPT. #7530 Boiler Model GPM PSID GPM PSID RSA170 3¾ 25½ 4 26½ RSA195, 240, & 285 4 29 4¼ 31 17
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IV. Venting than the boiler being replaced. That probably A. General Guidelines. means that the stack temperature from the new 1. Vent system installation must be in accordance with boiler will be lower than that from the old boiler these instructions and applicable provisions of local and with less room air being drawn up the building codes. Contact local building or fire chimney to dilute the stack gases. The combina- officials about restrictions and installation inspec- tion of a large un
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