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EMP
Installation & Service Manual
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Figure 2A: Chimney Vent - Minimum Installation Clearances To Combustible Materials (Inches)
A .
INSPECT SHIPMENT
carefully for any signs of
damage.
1. All equipment is carefully manufactured,
inspected and packed. Our responsibility
ceases upon delivery of crated boiler to the
carrier in good condition.
2. Any claims for damage or shortage in shipment
must be filed immediately against the carrier
by the consignee. No claims for variances
from, or shortage in orders, will be allowed by
the manufacturer unless presented within sixty
(60) days after receipt of goods.
B .
LOCATE BOILER
in front of final position before
removing crate. See Figure 1.
1. LOCATE so that vent pipe connection to
chimney will be short and direct.
2. BOILER IS SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION
ON COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR. Boiler cannot be
installed on carpeting.
3. FOR BASEMENT INSTALLATION, provide a
solid elevated base, such as concrete, if floor
is not level, or if water may be encountered on
floor around boiler.
4. PROVIDE RECOMMENDED SERVICE
CLEARANCE, if applicable, as follows:
a. Clearance from Jacket Front Panel -
• 24” for servicing burner
• 24” for flueway cleaning (EMP84E -
140E)
• 30” for flueway cleaning (EMP182E)
• 36" for flueway cleaning (EMP224E)
b. Clearance from Jacket Side Panels -
• 19” for burner swing door, if opened
fully with burner mounted, otherwise 1”
with burner removed
• 12” access clearance to service rear of
boiler if right side clearance is less
than 12”
• 3” minimum if right side clearance is 12”
or larger to access and service rear of
boiler.
c. Clearance from Jacket Rear Panel -
• 12” minimum for rear smokebox
cleaning
(Note: This dimension will also be
controlled by horizontal to vertical to
horizontal smokepipe arrangement -
Chimney Vent
(see Figures 2A and 10).
• 24” for rear smoke box cleaning and
disconnecting vent pipe from boiler
adaptor for servicing (if required) -
Direct Vent
(see Figures 2B).
5. For minimum clearances to combustible
materials. See Figures 2A and 2B.
NOTES: 1. Listed clearances comply with American National Standard ANSI/NFPA 31,
Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment
.
2. EMP boilers can be installed in rooms with clearances from combustible material as listed above. Listed clearances cannot be
reduced for alcove or closet installations.
3. For reduced clearances to combustible material, protection must be provided as described in the above ANSI/NFPA 31 standard.
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Pre-Installation
