Chapter 5: boiler piping, 1 general piping requirements, 2 pressure relief valve – AERCO Esteem Boiler with EZ-Set Controller User Manual

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Esteem 399 Low NOx Boiler

Chapter 5

OMM-0089_0A

Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Boiler Piping

CHAPTER 5: BOILER PIPING

5.1 GENERAL PIPING REQUIREMENTS

All plumbing must meet or exceed all local, state and national plumbing codes.

Support all piping using hangers. DO NOT support piping by the unit or its components.

Use isolation valves to isolate system components.

Install unions for easy removal of the Esteem boiler from the system piping.

WARNING!

Use a two wrench method when tightening piping onto the boiler

connections. Use one wrench to prevent the boiler piping from

turning/twisting. Failure to support the boiler piping and

connections in this manner could cause damage to the boiler and

its components.

5.2 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

WARNING!

Failure to comply with the guidelines on installing the pressure

relief valve and discharge piping can result in personal injury,

death or substantial property damage.

The Esteem 399 Low NOx boiler is supplied with a 45 psi pressure relief valve and must

be piped using the PRV connection as shown in Figure 5-1.

To avoid potential water damage to the surrounding area or potential scalding hazard due

to the operation of the relief valve, the discharge piping:

o

Must be connected to the discharge outlet of the relief valve and directed to a safe

place of disposal.

o

Length should be as short and direct as possible. The size of the discharge line

should not be reduced, maintain the same size as the outlet of the relief valve.

o

Should be directed downward towards the floor at all times. The piping should

terminate at least 6 inches [153 mm] above any drain connection to allow clear

visibility of the discharge.

o

Should terminate with a plain end, not with a threaded end. The material of the piping

should have a serviceable temperature rating of 250ºF or greater.

o

Should not be subject to conditions where freezing could occur.

o

Should not contain any shut-off valves or obstructions. No shut-off valve should be

piped between the boiler and relief valve.

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AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, NY 10913

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