Prestige SOLO 110.pdf - Bloom Lake Farms

Combustion Air and VentingRemoval of an Existing Boiler from aCommon Vent SystemBEST PRACTICEWhen an existing boiler is removed from acommon venting system, the common ventingsystem is likely to be too large for properventing of the remaining appliances. At thetime of removal of an existing boiler, the followingsteps shall be followed with eachappliance remaining connected to the commonventing system placed in operation,while the other appliances remaining connectedto the common venting system are notin operation.1. Seal any unused openings in the commonventing system.2. Visually inspect the venting system forproper size and horizontal pitch and determinethere is no blockage or restriction,leakage, corrosion and other deficiencieswhich could cause an unsafe condition.3. Insofar as is practical, close all buildingdoors and windows and all doors betweenthe space in which the appliances remainingconnected to the common venting systemare located and other spaces of thebuilding. Turn on clothes dryers and anyappliance not connected to the commonventing system. Turn on any exhaust fans,such as range hoods and bathroomexhausts, so they will operate at maximumspeed. Do not operate a summer exhaustfan. Close fireplace dampers.4. Place in operation the appliance beinginspected. Follow the lighting instructions.Adjust thermostat so appliance will operatecontinuously.5. Test for spillage at the draft hood reliedopening after 5 minutes of main burneroperation. Use the flame of a match or candle,or smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.6. After it has been determined that eachappliance remaining connected to the commonventing system properly vents whentested as outlined above, return doors, windows,exhaust fans, fireplace dampers, andany other gas-burning appliance to theirprevious condition of use.7. Any improper operation of the commonventing system should be corrected so theinstallation conforms with the NationalFuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54and/or CAN/CGA B149, Installation codes.When resizing any portion of the commonventing system, the common venting systemshould be resized to approach the minimumsize as determined using the appropriatetables in Part II of the National FuelGas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and/orCAN/CGA B149, Installation codes.DANGERDo not install the PRESTIGE Solo into acommon vent with other gas or oil appliances.This may cause flue gas spillage orappliance malfunction, resulting in possiblesevere personal injury, death or substantialproperty damage.10