Slant/Fin LX-150 - Manual (Page 4)

Lynx 4
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.
This installation must also conform to the additional require-
ments in this Slant/Fin Instruction Book.
BOILER LOCATION
Provide a level, solid foundation or vertical wall 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
paragraph heading “Vent Termination Location and Clear-
ance” on page 9.) The location should also be such that all
boiler components are protected from water (dripping, spray-
ing, rain, etc.) during appliance operation and service (circu-
lator replacement, control replacement, etc.).
WARNING
SPECIAL ATTENTION FOR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM
(L.P.) PROPANE GAS-FIRED BOILER INSTALLATIONS
LPG appliances (boilers) shall be installed in accordance
with applicable provisions of NFPA 58 ( Liquefied Petroleum
Gas Code) latest for installations in US and CAN/CGA
B149.1 latest edition for installations in Canada.
Liquefied Petroleum (LP) propane gas is heavier than air
therefore Propane gas accumulate at floor level. If you sus-
pect a leak, do not attempt to operate boiler. A spark or
flame from the appliance (boiler) or other sources may ignite
the accumulated propane gas causing an explosion or fire.
It is recommended that inspections for gas leaks be per-
formed periodically by licensed professional and that leak
detection devices be installed as a further safety measure.
BOILER FOUNDATION
A. Provide a solid, level foundation or vertical wall 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. See also figure 4a & 4b for
mounting the boiler on the wall.
B. Boiler can be installed on both combustible and
non-combustible floors, but must NOT be installed on or
above carpeting.
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.
SAFETY
KEEP THE BOILER AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE AND OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS.
Figure 3. Lynx boiler min. clearances for combustible
construction.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 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
Surface Construction for Service
Front 6" 18"
Rear 0" 0"
Left Side 0" 8"
Right Side 0" 8"
Top 5" 18"
Flue Connector:
Enclosed — 2" 6"
Uninclosed — 1" 6"
B. Provide accessibility clearance of 8" 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 clear-
ances 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.