Slant-Fin VSPH-180, VSPH-60 User Manual
™
VICTORY VSPH
This manual must be left
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ith owner and should be
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ung on or adjacent to
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he boiler for reference.
DIRECT-VENT SEALED COMBUSTION BOILERS
HOT WATER MODELS VSPH-60 THROUGH VSPH-180
GAS-FIRED CAST-IRON BOILERS FOR NATURAL AND L.P. PROPANE GASES
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
®
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dimensions, Rating and Orifice Sizes ........................................2
Identification of Parts..................................................................3
Installation Requirements ...........................................................4
Venting Application .....................................................................5
Boiler Room Air Supply and Ventilation......................................5
Flue gas Venting Requirements..................................................5
Vent Material ..............................................................................5
Air Intake Material ......................................................................6
Flue and Air Intake Restrictions .................................................6
Non-Direct Vent Installation ........................................................8
Sidewall Venting, Non-Direct Vent ..............................................8
Vent Termination Location and Clearance ..................................8
Non-Direct Vent Vertical Venting.................................................8
Direct Vent Installation ................................................................8
Sidewall Venting, Direct Vent ......................................................8
Vent/Air Intake Termination Installation.......................................8
Direct Vent, Venting and Air Intake through a Roof ..................13
Venting and Air Intake Regular Inspection ...............................15
Gas Piping ................................................................................15
Electrical Wiring ........................................................................15
Multi Zoning ..............................................................................18
Water Piping .............................................................................18
Wiring Diagram.........................................................................16
Operating Instructions...............................................................19
Gas Input Rate Adjustment ......................................................20
Boiler Control............................................................................22
Sequence of Operation.............................................................21
Status of Indicator Lights (LED’s).............................................22
Safety Check ...........................................................................23
Care and Maintenance .............................................................24
General Troubleshooting Guide ...........................................25-27
WARNING
The venting system of this boiler is under positive pressure. Leakage from this system can be hazardous and if
not avoided can result in death or serious injury. In addition to the recommendations within this manual and the
User’
s Information Manual, the venting system, from the
blower to the outdoor discharge, must be carefully
checked annually by a qualified service agency.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
WARNINGS AND STATEMENTS
BEFORE READING THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (L.P.)
PROPANE GAS-FIRED BOILERS
Installation location ONLY as permitted in paragraph
entitled "LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (L.P.) PROPANE
GAS-FIRED BOILER LOCATION" on page 4 of this
instruction book.
The above warning does not apply to
fired boilers.
The 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-latest edition. The installation must also
conform to the additional requirements in this Slant/Fin
Instruction Book.
In addition where required by the authority having jurisdiction, the installation must conform to American
Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for
Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired
Boilers, No. CSD-1.
WARNING
This boiler, gas piping and accessories must be
installed, connected, serviced and repaired by a
trained, experienced service technician, familiar with all
precautions required for gas-fired equipment and
licensed or otherwise qualified, in compliance with the
authority having jurisdiction.
NATURAL gas-
Heating Contractor
Address
Phone Number
Printed in U.S.A. 207 Part No. 455035 Publication No. VSPH-40 Rev. A
Boiler Model Number
Boiler Serial Number
Installation Date
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CTORY VSPH Models
RATINGS AND DIMENSIONS
NOTE: Height dimensions increase by
1
1
⁄2" and depth increases to 281⁄2" when
combustible floor kit is used.
Figure 1. Dimensions data
Boiler
Model
Input
Btuh
VSPH-60 60,000 3 11
VSPH-90 90,000 4 14
VSPH-120 120,000 5 17
VSPH-150 150,000 6 20
VSPH-180 180,000 7 23
No. of
Sections
A
1
⁄8"17
1
⁄8"20
1
⁄8" 233⁄8"
1
⁄8"26
1
⁄8"29
B
3
⁄8"
3
⁄8"
3
⁄8"
3
⁄8"
Gas Orifice Size
Orifice Sizes for High Altitudes
Includes 4% Reduction for Each 1000 Feet
Ele
vation — Feet
Gas
Type
Orifice
Size for
Sea Level
2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
Natural #49 50 50 50 51 51 51 52 52 52
Propane #57 58 59 59 60 60 61 62 63 63
Victory VSPH boiler
Orifice sizes indicated for sea level above are factory installed in boiler unless otherwise specified by the local authority. Orifice
table is based on a higher heating value between 1000 Btuh and 1010 Btuh for Natural Gas (See page 20, if local higher heating value exceeds these numbers). See page 20, for burner input adjustment.
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CTORY VSPH Models
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LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
Figure 2. Location and identification of parts
Base Assemb
ly
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CTORY VSPH Models
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The 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 Z223.1latest edition.
This installation must also conform to the additional requirements in this Slant/Fin Instruction Book.
N
ATURAL GAS-FIRED BOILER LOCATION
Provide a level, solid foundation for the boiler. Location
should be as near as possible to chimney or outside wall so
that the flue pipe from boiler is short and direct. (See Appendix A for vent terminal location restrictions.) The location
should also be such that all boiler components are protected
from water (dripping, spraying, rain, etc.) during appliance
operation and service (circulator replacement, control
replacement, etc.).
WARNING
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (L.P.) PROPANE GAS-FIRED
BOILER LOCATION
REQUIRES SPECIAL ATTENTION
Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) propane gas is
heavier than air.
Therefore, propane boilers, piping, valves should NOT be
installed in locations where propane leaking from defective
equipment and piping will "pool" in a basement or other
space below the leak.
A spark or flame from the boiler or other source may ignite
the accumulated propane gas causing an explosion or fire.
Provide a level, solid foundation for the boiler. Location
should be as near the chimney as possible so that the flue
pipe from boiler to chimney is short and direct.
The UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE may be in effect in
your geographic area.
The following precautions are cited by the 1994 UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE, section 304.6:
"LPG Appliances. Liquefied petroleum 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 abovegrade under-floor space or basement unless such location is provided with an approved means for removal of
unburned gas."
Consult Chapter 5 of the 1994 UNIFORM MECHANICAL
CODE for design criteria of the "approved" means for
removal of unburned gas.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE
CONSTRUCTIONS
A. Minimum clearances to the exterior surfaces of the boiler
shall be as follows:
MINIMUM ALCOVE AND CLOSET CLEARANCE
For Combustible Recommended
Surf
ace Construction for Service
Front 6" 18"
Rear 6" 18"
Left Side 6" 18"
Right Side 12" 24"
Top 12" 12"
Flue Connector:
Enclosed — 6" 6"
Uninclosed — 2" 6"
B. Provide accessibility clearance of 24" on sides requiring
servicing and 18" on sides used for passage.
C. All minimum clearances shown above must be met. This
may result in increased values of some minimum clearances in order to maintain the minimum clearances of
others.
D. Clearance from hot water pipes shall be 1 inch**.
** At points where hot water pipes emerge from a floor, wall or ceiling,
the clearance at the opening through the finished floor boards or wall
or ceiling boards may be not less than 1/2 inch. Each such opening
shall be covered with a plate of uncombustible material.
BOILER FOUNDATION
A. Provide a solid, level foundation, capable of supporting
the weight of the boiler filled with water, and extending at
least 2" past the jacket on all sides. See dimensions of
boilers, page 2.
B. For installation on non-combustible floors only*.
C. If boiler is to be located over buried conduit containing
electric wires or telephone cables, consult local codes or
the National Board of Fire Underwriters for specific
requirements.
* Installation on combustible flooring allowed only with proper Com-
bustible Floor Kit. Kit part number is printed on boiler rating plate.
In no case may the boiler be installed on carpeting.
Figure 3. Victory “VSPH” boiler min. clearances for
combustible construction.
SAFETY
KEEP THE BOILER AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE AND OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS.
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CTORY VSPH Models
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VENTING APPLICATION
V
SPH Series are sealed combustion type boilers, they maybe
installed and vented either as a direct vent boiler which all air
for combustion is obtained directly from outside or as a nondirect vent boiler which air for combustion is taken from inside
the boiler room.
V
SPH boilers must be vented by proper 3" diameter stainless
steel venting system (see “vent material” on this page) through
the roof or sidewall.
BOILER ROOM AIR SUPPLY AND VENTILATION
An ample supply of air is required for combustion and ventilation. When buildings are insulated, caulked and weatherstripped, now or later on, direct openings to outside may be
required and should be provided. If the boiler is not near an
outside wall, air may be ducted to it from outside wall openings.
Provisions for combustion and ventilation air must be made in
accordance with section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation, of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-latest edition, or applicable provisions of the local building codes. The
following recommendation applies to buildings of energy-saving
construction, fully caulked and weatherstripped.
INSTALLATION IN ENCLOSED BOILER ROOM REQUIRES
TWO UNOBSTRUCTED OPENINGS FOR PASSAGE OF AIR
INTO THE BOILER ROOM:
NON-DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION
A.
1. Air drawn horizontally from outdoors DIRECTLY
through an outside wall;
one louvered opening near the
floor and one louvered opening near the ceiling, each opening with a minimum FREE air passage area of
1 square
inch per 4000 Btuh of total appliances’ input.
2. Air drawn horizontally through HORIZONTAL DUCTS;
one opening near the floor and one opening near the ceiling, each opening with a minimum FREE air passage area
1 square inc
of
3.
Air drawn VERTICALLY from outdoors; one opening at
h per 2000 Btuh
of total appliances’ input.
the floor and one opening at the ceiling, each opening with
a minimum FREE air passage area of
1 square inch per
4000 Btuh of total appliances’ input.
4.
Air drawn from inside the building; one opening near
the floor and one opening near the ceiling, each opening
with a minimum FREE air passage area of 1 square inch
per 1000 Btuh of total appliances’ input.
IF BOILERS ARE INSTALLED ADJACENT TO OTHER FUEL
BURNING EQUIPMENT, THE AREA OF FREE OPENINGS
MUST BE APPROPRIATELY INCREASED TO ACCOMMODATE THE ADDITIONAL LOAD.
DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION
B.
Adequate air supply should be provided to prevent overheating
of the boiler controls and boiler room. Openings for passage of
air into the boiler room for direct-vent installation must be at
1
⁄2 of the openings required for the non-direct vent as men-
least
tioned above.
If additional non-direct vent appliances are installed in the same
s
pace and adequate air openings are provided for them, there
are no additional air openings required for the VSPH boiler.
For both direct and non-direct installation, the following must be
considered:
-
Openings must never be reduced or closed. If doors or
windows are used for air supply, they must be locked
open.
-
Protect against closure of openings by snow and debris.
Inspect frequently.
- No mechanical draft exhaust or supply fans are to be
used in or near the boiler area.
- Boiler area must never be under negative pressure. The
flow of combustion and ventilating air to the boiler must
not be obstructed.
FLUE GAS VENTING REQUIREMENTS
The Victory VSPH series boiler is a high efficiency, mechanically induced draft boiler and, therefore, requires different venting
arrangements than natural draft, lower efficiency boilers.
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CAREFULLY
READ AND FOLLOWED IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION
OF THE AIR INTAKE AND FLUE GAS VENTING SYSTEM.
The vent piping installation MUST be in accordance with these
instructions and with ANSI Z223.1-latest edition NATIONAL
FUEL GAS CODE, Part 7, Venting of Equipment. Other local
codes may also apply and must be followed. Where there is a
conflict between these requirements, the more stringent case
shall apply.
The use of a vent damper is NOT permitted on this boiler
series.
VENT MATERIAL
The vent system for direct or non-direct vent installation must
be UL listed single wall 3” diameter AL29-4C* stainless steel
material. The following manufacturers’ systems are approved
for use within a specified minimum and maximum equivalent
vent length for each model. Proper adapter must be used as a
connector between Victory VSPH boilers flue collar and venting
system as shown below:
Man
ufacturer
Heat-Fab. Inc. Saf-T Vent Not required RTV 106 or Dow
Heat-Fab. Inc. Saf-T Vent Not required Not Required
ProTech System, FasNSeal FSA-HFA3 Not Required
Inc.
Fle
x-L StaR-34 SRASFA3 GE-IS806
International, Inc.
Z-Fle
x, Inc.
Heat-F
ab Part Numbers for various items of vent system are listed in
Slant/Fin Part List, Publication No.VSPH-10PL
Type/System
EZ Seal
Z-V
ent O2SVSSLA2 GE, RTV 106
Adapter Part
No.
Sealant
Corning 732
*AL29-4C is a registered Trademark of Allegheny Ludlum Corp
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CTORY VSPH Models
When joining the various components of the above listed
v
ent systems, the manufacturers’ instructions should be
closely followed to insure proper sealing. Use sealant specified by vent system manufacturer for sealing of pipe and fittings. See Figure 4 for proper application of vent pipe sealing
for Saf-T vent system by Heat-Fab, Inc. All vent connections
must be liquid and pressure tight. Flue vent system CANNOT
b
e cut to length. Consult manufacturer’s instructions. For HeatFab system, use slip joint connector to adjust pipe lengths
d
imensions.
DO NOT use plastic or galvanized flue pipe.
EXAMPLE: Boiler model VSPH-180 is to be installed at sea
l
evel.The combustion air is provided by air intake piping
directly to the boiler (direct-vent installation). Flue piping
includes 2 elbows and using Heat-Fab system. Air intake is
PVC and includes 3 elbows.
Maximum straight flue length would be 30-2x3=24 feet.
M
aximum straight air intake pipe would be 40-3x5=25 feet.
If the air for combustion were taken from the boiler room
(
non-direct vent installation), still the maximum straight flue
length would be 24 feet.
6. All Victory VSPH boilers are equipped with a built-in
condensation drain and trap.The trap loop must be
filled with water. DO NOT operate the boiler without
filling the trap with water to prevent flue gas discharge
into space. The drain should extend to a floor drain or
to a container which may require emptying periodically.
7. The horizontal vent pipe must be sloped upward from
the boiler at a pitch of at least
1
⁄4" per 1 foot of run, so
that the condensate from the vent system runs to the
drain trap.
8. The horizontal vent pipes must be supported with pipe
straps at intervals no greater than indicated by vent
pipe manufacturer’s instructions. The vertical portion
vent pipe also must be supported per manufacturer’s
instructions. Support air intake piping in the same
manner as the vent pipes.
Figure: 4 Vent Sealing Instructions
(Consult vent manufacturer’s instructions.)
AIR INTAKE PIPE MATERIAL
3” PVC Schedule 40 or galvanized steel materials are recommended.
All joints must be sealed using appropriate sealants.
FLUE AND AIR INTAKE RESTRICTIONS
1. Maximum allowed equivalent flue and air intake length for
different flue systems at different altitudes are given in the
tables on page 7.
2. Equivalent of flue or air intake length is sum of the
straight pipe lengths and equivalent length of elbows as
shown in the table on this page.
3. The vent termination is in addition to the allowed equivalent lengths.
4. Minimum flue length is 2 feet.
5. Flue length restriction is for both direct and non-direct
vent installations.
9. Minimum clearances of vent pipes from combustible
constructions must be maintained (see Page 4). Maintain minimum 1" clearance between vent pipes and
PVC air intake pipes.
10. Common venting with other appliances or another
VSPH boiler is not allowed.
11. DO NOT install a vent damper or similar devices in
vent system or on the boiler.
12. Do not insulate venting system.
Equivalent Length of Various 90-Degree Elbows
Manufacturer
Heat-Fab, Inc. Saf-T Standard 3
Heat-Fab, Inc. Saf-T, tight radius elbow 6
ProTech System, Inc. FasNseal 6
Flex-L International, Inc. StaR-34 6
Z-Fle
x, Inc. Z-Vent 6
N/A
N/A
Type/System
elbo
w
PVC, Schedule 40 5
Galv
anized steel 6
Equivalent
Length (Feet)
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CTORY VSPH Models
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Maximum allowed flue and air intake equivalent length (Feet)
for
Heat-Fab Saf-T vent system (Including EZ Seal)
Boiler Model
Number
VSPH-60 Flue 40 40 40
VSPH-90 Flue 40 40 35
VSPH-120 Flue 40 35 30
VSPH-150 Flue 35 30 25
VSPH-180 Flue 33 28 23
Piping
Air Intake 40 40 40
Air Intake 40 40 40
Air Intake 40 40 40
Air Intake 40 40 35
Air Intake 40 35 30
0 - 5,000 Ft.
Elevation
5,000 - 7,500 Ft.
Elevation
7,500 - 10,000 Ft.
Elevation
Maximum allowed flue and air intake equivalent length (Feet)
for
Z-Flex Z-Vent and Flex-L StaR-34 vent systems
Boiler Model
Number
VSPH-60 Flue 35 35 35
VSPH-90 Flue 35 35 30
VSPH-120 Flue 35 30 25
VSPH-150 Flue 30 25 20
VSPH-180 Flue 28 23 18
Piping
Air Intake 40 40 40
Air Intake 40 40 40
Air Intake 40 40 40
Air Intake 40 40 35
Air Intake 40 35 30
0 - 5,000 Ft.
Elevation
5,000 - 7,500 Ft.
Elevation
7,500 - 10,000 Ft.
Elevation
Maximum allowed flue and air intake equivalent length (Feet)
for
ProTech FasNSeal vent systems
Boiler Model
Number
VSPH-60 Flue 30 30 30
VSPH-90 Flue 30 30 25
VSPH-120 Flue 30 25 20
VSPH-150 Flue 25 20 15
VSPH-180 Flue 23 18 15
Piping
Air Intake 40 40 40
Air Intake 40 40 40
Air Intake 40 40 40
Air Intake 40 40 35
Air Intake 40 35 30
0 - 5,000 Ft.
Elevation
5,000 - 7,500 Ft.
Elevation
7,500 - 10,000 Ft.
Elevation
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V
ENTING INSTALLATION
Follow the vent material manufacturer’s instructions in conjunction with these instructions for venting system installat
ion.
I. Non-Direct Vent Installation
The air for combustion is taken from the ambient air surrounding the boiler; therefore, ample supply of air is required
for combustion and ventilation (see page 5.)
D
O NOT use this installation method if the surrounding of the
boiler is contaminated. The harmful corrosive contamination
may be from the chlorine-type detergents, cleaners, bleaches, and fabric softeners used in laundry or chlorine-based
swimming pool chemicals.
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CTORY VSPH Models
s
age, an appropriate UL listed roof flashing must be used.
An existing chimney (see Figure 8) may be used as a chase
f
or vertical venting. Other appliances CANNOT be vented
into the same chimney or vent pipe with in the chimney.
T
he vertical vent piping must terminate with a screened tee,
combination of 45˚ elbow and a 90˚ screened elbow termination or a rain cap termination.
II. Direct Vent Installation
Air intake piping from outside to the boiler air intake collar
provides the air for combustion.The boiler surrounding may
be contaminated with chlorine-based products such as laundry detergents.
A. SIDEWALL VENTING - NON-DIRECT VENT
Figures 5 and 6 show typical horizontal sidewall venting. For
combustible wall passage of vent piping, a UL listed thimble
must be used, providing the wall thickness from 3" minimum
up to 12" maximum. The vent piping must terminate with a
screened tee or elbow termination facing down.
CAUTION: Flue gasses exiting from the vent terminal will
condense. Building materials in the area of the vent terminal
should be protected from discoloration and degradation.
VENT TERMINATION LOCATION AND CLEARANCES
1. The venting system shall terminate at least 3 feet above
any forced air inlet located within 10 feet.
2. The venting system shall terminate at least 4 feet below,
4 feet horizontally from, or 1 foot above any door, window
or gravity air inlet into any building.The bottom of the vent
terminal or air intake terminal shall be at least 12 inches
above grade or the normal snow level whichever is
greater.
3. Through the wall vents shall not terminate over public
walkways or over areas where condensate or vapor could
create a nuisance or hazard or could be detrimental to
the operation of regulators, relief valves or other equipment. Minimum clearance of 4 feet horizontal distance is
maintained, from electric meters, gas meters, regulators
and relief equipment.
A. SIDEWALL DIRECT VENTING
Figures 9 and 10 show typical sidewall direct venting.
Slant/Fin vent/air intake termination MUST be used for this
method of installation.
CAUTION: Flue gasses existing from the vent terminal will
condense. Building materials in the area of the terminal
should be protected from discoloration and degradation. See
page 8 for vent termination location and required clearances.
VENT/AIR INTAKE TERMINATION INSTALLATION
1. Termination must be installed horizontally.
2. Refer to Figure 11 for installation details.
3. Wall thickness should be 3" to 12" thick
4. Follow instruction for “vent termination location and
clearances” explained on this page
5. Cut a rectangular opening with following dimensions in
the wall.
Height: 5
Width: 123⁄4"
6. From outside of the wall, install outside termination
plate using 4 screws. Make sure the louvers are at
left side.
1
⁄4"
4. Vent termination must not be located in any confined
space (i.e. window wells, alcoves, narrow alleys) or under
any overhang or deck.Vent termination should not allow
flue gas discharge towards neighbor’s windows or where
personal injury or property damages can occur.
B. NON-DIRECT VENT - VERTICAL VENTING
Figure 7 shows typical venting through the roof.The vent
pipe must pass through the ceiling, floor and the roof vertically through a 7" minimum diameter cutout. A fire stop is
required for each ceiling and floor penetration. For roof pas-
7. For combustible wall a 4" galvanized pipe must be
used as a wall thimble.
The length of the 4" galvanized pipe should be
approximately 1" shorter than the wall thickness.
8. From inside the building, fit galvanized pipe over 4"
collar of the outside plate.
9. From inside, fit 3" diameter air intake pipe over 3"
collar located on the air box of the outside plate.
(text continued p.13)
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CTORY VSPH Models
VICTORY VSPH MODELS NON - DIRECT VENT, SIDEWALL VENTING
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All joints must be liquid and pressure tight. Use U/L listed single wall 3" dia.
AL29-4C S.S.*. venting materials (See page 5).
Figure 5. Non-direct vent, side wall venting.
Figure 6. Non-direct vent, side wall venting.
Definition of Snow Line: Knowledge of local conditions will reveal the maximum height that repeated snowfalls accumulate to.
The height should be used as the SNO
AL 29-4C IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ALLEGHENY LUDLUM CORP.
*
W LINE.
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