RBI SPECTRUM Series Installation & Operation Manual

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SPECTRUM INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSPage 8OUTDOOR VENTINGWhen installed outdoors the Spectrum must be fittedwith the factory supplied outdoor hood assembly, seeFigure 3. Multiple units must be spaced per Figure 3A.The boiler/water heater must be at least 10 ft, 3.1 mfrom any door, window or gravity air inlet into anybuilding and at least 3 ft, 0.9 m from any overhangunless local codes dictate differently.Avoid locations where wind deflection off of adjacentwalls, buildings or shrubbery might cause a down draft.The unit(s) should be located at least 3 ft, 0.9 m fromstructures. Outdoor installations are not recommendedin areas where the danger of snow blockage exists.CAUTION: Do not place the boiler/water heater in alocation that would subject it to runoff from adjacentbuildings or damage may occur voiding thewarranty!Figure 3 - Outdoor VentingFigure 3A -Multiple Outdoor UnitsGENERAL PIPING REQUIREMENTSCAUTION: Improper piping of this boiler/waterheater will void the manufacturer’s warranty and cancause boiler failure resulting in flooding andextensive property damage! Excessive waterhardness causing lime build-up in the copper heatexchanger tubes is NOT covered under themanufacturer’s warranty. Excessive pitting anderosion of the internal surface of the copper heatexchanger tubes is NOT covered under themanufacturer’s warranty if the result of high waterflow rates, see Table 7 or 8. Return water temperaturesbelow 110°F, 43°C will result in heat exchangerdamage from excessive condensation voiding themanufacturer’s warranty, see Primary/SecondaryPiping Figure 5.NOTE: Shut off valves and unions should be installedat the inlet and outlet connections of the boiler waterheater to provide for isolation of the unit shouldservicing be necessary.Freeze ProtectionThis boiler/water heater is CSA designed certified foroutdoor installation. Outdoor installations in areas wherethe danger of freezing exists are not recommendedunless proper freeze protection is provided. If the unitis to be installed in such an area the followingprecautions MUST be observed:1. A continuous fl ow of water through the boiler/waterheater MUST be maintained! The pump responsiblefor flow through the boiler/water heater must runcontinuously!2. An ethylene glycol/water mixture suitable for theminimum temperature that the unit will be exposedto must be used. The pump must be capable ofproducing 15% more fl ow and overcoming a 20%increase in head loss. Domestic water systems mustbe isolated from the water heater by the use of aheat exchanger or other approved method.3. If the boiler/water heater must be shut off for anyreason the electric, gas and water supplies MUSTbe shut off and the unit and its pump completelydrained.CAUTION: Improper outdoor installation of thisboiler/water heater can cause boiler failure voidingthe manufacturer's warranty!SPECTRUMHEADERHOODSUPPLY/RETURNHEADER HOODEXHAUSTHOODCOMBUSTIONAIR HOODRIOM-53RIOM-543'0.9 m4'1.2 m