Weil-McLain 88 Water and steam boilers — Series 2 — for Gas, Light Oil, & Gas/Light Oil-Fired Burners
4 Part No. 550-100-068/0308
Installation must comply with —
State, provincial and local plumbing, heating and electrical 1.
codes.
Regulations of servicing utilities.2.
ASME Section IV, Low Pressure Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.3.
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI/NFPA 54, when applicable.4.
National codes where applicable.5.
Before selecting boiler location
Check for nearby connections to:1.
Fuel supply.a.
Electrical power.b.
System water or steam piping.c.
Venting systems - see d. page 29.
Combustion and ventilation air supply — see e. page 5.
Check area around boiler. Remove any combustible materials, 2.
gasoline and other ammable vapors and liquids.
Failure to keep boiler area clear and free of combustible
materials, gasoline and other ammable liquids and
vapors can result in severe personal injury, death and
substantial property damage.
Provide clearance around boiler
Provide minimum clearances to combustible materials:1.
• — 24 inches.
• — 48 inches.
• — 9 inches.
• — 9 inches.
• — 6 inches.
• – 18 inches.
• – refer to vent pipe manufacturer's
recommendations for vent pipe clearances.
Boiler may be installed on combustible ooring.2.
See 3. page 36 for boiler dimensions.
Flue pipe/breeching clearances take precedence over
jacket clearances.
Provide minimum clearances for servicing:4.
• — for cleaning and tankless heater removal –
39 inches.
• — for breeching — 36 inches.
Allow sufficient space on remaining sides for cleaning, servicing •
and burner installation. See burner literature for length and
recommended service clearances.
Lay a foundation, if needed
Floor construction and condition must be suitable for weight of 1.
boiler when filled with water. See page 36 for approximate boiler
operating weight.
A level concrete or brick foundation, constructed per 2. Figure 1 and
Figure 2 is required when:
A oor could possibly become ooded.a.
Non-level conditions exist.b.
Before installing boiler
Boiler foundation, when required
Boiler foundation (see Figure 1)
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