IBC Technologies VFC 160 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual - page 4
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VFC 160
1.3 Location
Keep boiler area free and
clear of combustible
materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapours and
liquids.
The VFC-series boilers are designed and
approved for wall or floor installation
(on combustible flooring), with
significant flexibility of location
provided with the available venting
options. The boiler can be placed in an
alcove, basement, closet or utility room.
Care must be taken not install the boiler
in areas where the combustion air source
is subject to chemical fouling.
Experience has shown that exposure to
corrosive chemical fumes such as
chlorinated and/or fluorinated
hydrocarbons can reduce the life of a
boiler. Cleaners, bleaches, air fresheners,
refrigerants, aerosol propellants, dry-
cleaning fluids, de-greasers and paint-
removers all contain vapours which can
form corrosive acid compounds when
burned in a gas flame. Airborne chorides
such as those released with the use of
laundry detergents are also to be
avoided. For this reason, the Category
IV (indoor air) venting option using air
surrounding the boiler should not be
used in a laundry room installation.
It is recommended that the boiler be
located in an area where water leakage
will not result in damage to the area. If a
location such as this cannot be found, a
suitable drain pan, should be installed
under the appliance. The boiler is not to
be installed above carpeting.
In addition to the foregoing, other
factors determining potential mounting
sites:
• ensure minimum clearance
requirements for combustible
materials(see Table 2) are satisfied
• 36” clearance at the front is
recommended for adequate servicing
• gas ignition system components
should be protected from water
(dripping, spraying, rain, etc.)
• boiler should not be exposed to
water leaks from piping or
components located overhead
• in a new construction installation,
particular action must be taken to
protect the boiler from dust;
combustion air should be drawn
from a CLEAN source (e.g.
outdoors) and the boiler must be
isolated from interior dust sources.
Do not seal boiler case openings
directly - allow for air circulation
and ventilation in the immediate
area.
Table 2 - Clearance from Boiler Cabinet
Surface
Distance
from
Combustible
Surfaces
Recommended
Distance for
Service
Front
2”
24”
Rear
0”
0”
L. Side
0”
12”
R. Side
2”
18”
Top
10”
10”
Below the boiler, 12” is required to
rovide clearance for the inlet and
exhaust venting together with the
required condensation trap. Legs are
available as an accessory for floor-
mounting of the boiler; the 14” legs
provide the necessary clearance.