Gas-Fired Direct Vent Cast Iron Boilers – Field Assembly Instructions
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INFORMATION
This manual is intended only for the fi eld assembly of
a KN-6, -10, -16, -20, -26 or -30 boiler. Follow the
assembly instructions in sequence. Also follow all
requirements of the KN Boiler manual and the KN
HeatNet manual.
BLOCK ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE
These instructions show block assembly
beginning with the front section and fi nishing
with the back section.
If job conditions make this impractical, the block
can be built beginning with the back section and
fi nishing with the front.
Hazard Icons
You will fi nd the following icons throughout this manual.
(English/French)
The WARNING icon indicates a hazard that
can cause severe personal injury, death or
substantial property damage.
The CAUTION icon indicates a hazard that
will or can cause minor personal or property
damage.
The NOTICE icon calls out special instructions
that are important, but are not related to hazards.
Other Manuals
You must read and follow this manual, the KN
Series Gas Boiler Installation and Operating
Instructions, the KN HeatNet Control manual
and all additional materials supplied with the
boiler. Failure to do so can result in severe
personal injury, death or substantial property
damage.
Boiler/Control Installation And Setup
After completing assembly of the KN boiler, follow all
instructions in the Installation and Operation Instructions
and Control Manual for installation, start-up and testing.
READ BEFORE PROCEEDING
Customer Service And Technical Support
Direct all questions to your distributor or contact the
Advanced Ther mal Hydronics Customer Ser vice
Department at: 260 North Elm Street, Westfi eld, MA 01085.
Always include the model and serial numbers from the
rating plate of the boiler in question.
Claims for damage or missing components must be fi led
immediately against the transportation company by the
consignee.
CODES AND STANDARDS
Code compliances
All aspects of the boiler installation must conform to the
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction, or, in the
absence of such requirements, to the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54-latest revision. Where required
by the authority having jurisdiction, the installation must
conform to the Standard for Controls and Safety Devices
for Automatically Fired Boilers, ANSI/ASME CSD-1.
In Canada, the installation must be in accordance with the
requirements of CSA B149.1 or .2, Installation Code for
Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment.
BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE BOILER . . .
Verify Boiler Rating And Gas Supply
•
Before assembling and installing the boiler, check the
ratings to ensure that the unit has been sized properly
for the job.
•
Ensure that the boiler will be set up for the type of gas
available at the installation site.
Verify Location Is Suitable
•
Ensure the availability of an adequate electrical supply,
uncontaminated air for combustion, and that vent (and
air) piping can be correctly installed.
•
Ensure the boiler can be connected to system water
piping and gas supply.
•
The boiler must not be exposed to dripping or spraying
water or to rain.
•
If replacing an existing boiler, fi nd out what caused the
boiler to fail before installing a new boiler. Correct the
problems that led to failure, or the failure may happen
to the new boiler.
