Slant/Fin CHS-399 - Manual (Page 13)

CHS Series Installation and Operation Instructions │ Slant Fin Corp.
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Combustion Air-inlet Contamination
Be careful not to locate the air-inlet termination in an area where contaminants can be drawn in and used for
combustion. Combustion air containing dust, debris or air-borne contaminants will drastically increase the
required maintenance and may cause a corrosive reaction in the Heat Exchanger which could result in premature
failure, fire, serious injury, or death. See Table 4-1 for a list of areas to avoid when terminating air-inlet piping:
Table 4-1 Corrosive Products and Contaminant Sources
Products to Avoid Contaminated Sources to Avoid
Antistatic fabric softeners, bleaches, detergents, cleaners Laundry facilities
Perchloroethylene (PCE), hydrocarbon based cleaners Dry cleaning facilities
Chemical fertilizer, herbicides/pesticides, dust, methane gas Farms or areas with livestock and manure
Paint or varnish removers, cements or glues, sawdust Wood working or furniture refinishing shops
Water chlorination chemicals (chloride, fluoride) Swimming pools, hot tubs
Solvents, cutting oils, fiberglass, cleaning solvents Auto body or metal working shops
Refrigerant charge with CFC or HCFC Refrigerant repair shops
Permanent wave solutions Beauty shops
Fixer, hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid), bromide, iodine Photo labs, chemical / plastics processing plants
Cement powder, crack fill dust, cellulose, fiber based insulation Concrete plant or construction site
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other boiler. Failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death.
It is BEST PRACTICE to pipe the combustion air-inlet directly to the outdoors (Direct
Vent installation) to avoid contamination often contained in indoor air.
Flammable Solvents and Plastic Piping
Due to the extremely flammable characteristics of most glues, cements, solvents and primers used in the process
of joining plastic vent and air-inlet pipe, explosive solvent vapors must be evacuated from the vent and air-inlet
prior to start-up. Avoid using excess cement or primer that may lead to pooling inside the pipe assembly. Freshly
assembled piping assembly should be allowed to cure for a minimum of 8 hours before applying power to the gas
fired boiler. Refer to Mandatory Pre-commissioning Procedure for Plastic Venting
in this section.
Flammable Cements and Primers – It is the installers’ responsibility to familiarize
themselves with the hazards associated with explosive solvents and to take all precautions
to reduce these risks. Failure to follow these instructions can cause explosions, property damage, injury or death.
Near Boiler Vent/Air-inlet Piping
Each CHS boiler is equipped with a short piece of approved CPVC vent pipe which is to be used when venting
with PVC. Insert one end into the boiler flue outlet adapter and cement the other to the field venting (see Table 4-
4 for approved venting material). The CPVC vent pipe should extend fully into the boiler flue outlet adapter (see
Table 4-2). DO NOT insert PVC pipe directly into the flue outlet connection as it can deform from the clamping
force of the gear clamp. Ensure that the venting system does not apply a load or strain on the boiler flue outlet
adapter. The manufacturer recommends using two elbows to create a “swing joint” to reduce potential strain on
vent piping and cemented joints. See Figures 4-2 through 4-4 for illustrations.
Gasket Seating - Improper seating can cause leakage and eventual failure of the sealing
gasket. Ensure the vent pipe is adequately beveled prior to inserting into the boiler flue
adapter. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.