Prestige SOLO 110.pdf - Bloom Lake Farms

Combustion Air and VentingSECTION II - Combustion Air andVentingCombustion Air ContaminationWARNINGIf the PRESTIGE Solo combustion airinlet is located in any area likely to causeor contain contamination, or if products,which would contaminate the air cannotbe removed, the combustion air must berepiped and terminated to another location.Contaminated combustion air willdamage the unit and its burner system,resulting in possible severe personalinjury, death or substantial propertydamage.WARNINGDo not operate a PRESTIGE Solo if itscombustion air inlet is located near alaundry room or pool facility. Theseareas will always contain hazardous contaminants.Pool and laundry products and commonhousehold and hobby products oftencontain fluorine or chlorine compounds.When these chemicals pass through theburner and vent system, they can formstrong acids. These acids can create corrosionof the heat exchanger, burnercomponents and vent system, causingserious damage and presenting a possiblethreat of flue gas spillage or waterleakage into the surrounding area.Please read the information listed below.If contaminating chemicals are locatednear the area of the combustion air inlet,the installer should pipe the combustionair inlet to an outside area free of thesechemicals per SECTION V of thisinstallation manual.Potential contaminating products- Spray cans containing chloro/fluorocarbons- Permanent Wave Solutions- Chlorinated wax- Chlorine - based swimming pool chemicals/ cleaners- Calcium Chloride used for thawing ice- Sodium Chloride used for water softening- Refrigerant leaks- Paint or varnish removers- Hydrochloric acid / muriatic acid- Cements and glues- Antistatic fabric softeners used inclothe dryers- Chlorine-type bleaches, detergents, andcleaning solvents found in householdlaundry rooms- Adhesives used to fasten building productsand other similar productsAreas likely to contain these products- Dry cleaning / laundry areas and establishments- Beauty salons- Metal fabrication shops- Swimming pools and health spas- Refrigeration Repair shops- Photo processing plants- Auto body shops- Plastic manufacturing plants- Furniture refinishing areas and establishments- New building construction- Remodeling areas- Garages with workshops5