BCS Oil-Fired - Manual (Page 3)

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WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR NEW WATER HEATER
Check the new equipment to see if all components are in good condition and were not
damaged in shipment. The water heater and burner may be shipped as separate units. The
aquastat and immersion well are packed with the burner. If damage is observed or parts
appear to be missing, contact your wholesaler.
WHEN THE WATER HEATER IS USED IN A COMBINED APPLIANCE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT
YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR OR THE FACTORY FOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ON “SYSTEM PLUS”.
FLUE OUTLET PLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION
Flue outlet placement is of utmost importance for maximizing the performance of your Bock
Balanced Combustion System (BCS). Please see page 13 for unit dimensions. The following
instructions are recommended and may be code mandated for BCS installation:
n The wall opposite to prevailing winds
(east or south wall, if prevailing winter
winds are typically out of the west or
north) is the preferred wall for installa-
tion. This reduces the likelihood that
the Balanced Flue
™ application will be
operating against high winds and
severe cold when it is cycling the
most often.
n The flue outlet must be placed at least
one (1) foot above the highest antic-
ipated snow load to prevent flue
blockage.
n Use a flat wall for the flue outlet and
stay a minimum of three feet from cor-
ners or any structure to reduce eddy
currents.
n The flue outlet should be located even
with or above the top of the water
heater and in a location requiring the
fewest inlet and outlet elbows possible.
n To reduce frosting effects, place the out-
let as far as possible from windows,
doors and other structural openings
such as eave vents—four feet is the rec-
ommended minimum.
n A minimum distance of three feet from
the outlet to plants and shrubs is sug-
gested; a greater distance is preferred, as
moisture and frost effects can result in
damage or loss.
n The Balanced Flue should be located
away from high traffic areas to prevent
damage to wall outlet and human con-
tact with the hot exhaust surfaces.