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Where communicating with the outdoors
through horizontal ducts, size each opening
with a minimum free area of one (1) square
inch per 2000 Btu/hr of total input rating of
all equipment in the enclosure. See Figure 4.
ii) Where the equipment has clearances of at
least one (1) inch from the sides and back
and six (6) inches from the front of the
appliance, the code allows one permanent
opening, commencing within 12 inches of
the top of the enclosure. Connect the
opening directly with the outdoors or through
a vertical or horizontal duct to the outdoors
or spaces (crawl or attic) that freely
communicate with the outdoors. Size the
opening with a minimum free area of one
square inch per 3000 Btu!hr. of the total
input rating of all equipment in the enclosure,
and not less than the sum of the areas of all
vent connectors in the confined space.
In calculating free area of an opening, take into
account the blocking affect of louvers, grilles and
screens. Do not use screens smaller than i/4" mesh.
If the free area is known, use this value in calculating
the size of the opening required. If it is not known,
assume that wood louvers provide 20-25% free area,
and metal louvers and grilles provide 60-75% free
area.
Remove sources of hydrocarbons (bleaches,
cleaners, chemicals, sprays, paint removers, fabric
softeners, etc.) from the boiler area. The vapors
generated by these substances can contaminate the
combustion air and contribute to shortened
boiler/vent system life.
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Liquefied Petroleum (LP) is heavier than air and may
collect or "pool" in a low area in the event of a leak
from defective equipment.This gas may then ignite,
resulting in a fire or explosion. See the instructions
below.
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Free Area Each =
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12"max
Figure 4: Air Openings - All Air from Outdoors
through Horizontal Ducts
For new and existing installations, a Water Installation
Survey is available from Peerless Heater Company. The
survey will provide information on how a hot water
boiler works with your specific system and will provide
an overview of hot water system operation in general.
You can also use this survey to locate system problems
which will have to be corrected. To obtain copies of the
Water Installation Survey, contact your Peerless
representative.
Prepare sketches and notes of the layout to minimize the
possibility of interferences with new or existing
equipment, piping, venting and wiring.
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The following LP requirements from the Uniform
Mechanical Code, section 304.6, may be in effect in
your geographic area:
"Liquefied peh'oleum gas-burning appliances shall
not be installed in a pit, basement or similar location
where heavier-than-air gas might collect. Appliances
so fueled shall not be installed in an above-grade
under-floor space or basement unless such location
is provided with an approved means for removal of
unburned gas."