
8 — Section: Inspect & Prepare Installation Site CG15, CG25, CG50 Burner Manual, Form No. 6104BCG50
■Inspect & Prepare Installation Site
Indoor Installation
Examine the installation site for conditions that could
adversely affect the health and safety of installation
personnel and the user of the appliance or proper
operation of the burner and appliance, and correct any
defects found.
• The area around the appliance should be
unobstructed and dry.
• Wiring must be in good condition and meet state
and local code requirements.
• If the burner is replacing an existing oil burner, the
old piping and the tank must be secured or removed
to prevent leakage or unintended deliveries of oil.
• Local jurisdictions may require removal of oil tanks.
See NFPA-30 flammable and combustible liquids
code for approved procedures.
Inspect Chimney and Vent System
1. Any accumulation of soot or debris in chimney
offsets must be removed
2. Any obstructions such as a protruding joint or a
piece of broken tile wedged in the chimney must
be removed.
3. The flue pipe must have an upward pitch toward the
chimney of at least 1/4” per foot of length. It should
fit tightly and should not project into the chimney.
4. Any leakage between chimney tiles, around clean-
out doors, or around the vent pipe should be sealed.
5. A barometric draft control is required. It shall be a
double-acting type, agency recognized for use with
gas vent systems.
6. The design and sizing of the appliance’s vent system
shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 54
Chapters 12 and 13.
7. A chimney flue shall extend at least 3 feet above
the highest point at which the chimney comes in
contact with the roof, and not less than 2 feet above
the highest roof surface or structure within 10 feet
horizontally of the chimney. Refer to
Figure 4
.
Some local codes and gas utilities require the installation
of a thermal flue Safety switch on the double-acting draft
control or draft hood. The thermal safety switch senses
flue gas spillage caused by blocked flue exhaust, prolonged
down-draft, or insufficient draft. The safety is wired in
series with the burner control circuit and shuts the burner
off, when the spillage of hot flue gases is detected.
Explosion, Fire, and Asphyxiation Hazard
Wet or dusty environments could lead to blocked air
passages, corrosion damage to components, impaired
combustion performance.
fThis burner is designed for clean, dry installations.
fThis burner is not intended for outdoor use or
applications subject to any liquid.
fKeep the installation clear of dust, dirt, corrosive vapors,
and moisture.
fProtective covers and frequent maintenance may be
required.
fCarefully inspect the chimney, chimney liner & exhaust
vent system. Make sure it is properly sized and in good
working condition.
fFollow the instructions supplied by the appliance
manufacturer to which this burner is applied.
fIf a draft regulator is required, it must be a double-acting
type, agency recognized for use with gas vent systems.
fThe chimney installation and vent sizing
must strictly comply with all applicable codes,
authorities having jurisdiction and the latest
revision of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI
Z223.1, or NFPA54) or CAN/CGA B/49 Canada.
Remove any vent damper device.
Regulation by these
authorities take precedence over the general instructions
provided in this installation manual.