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  MACH®  Series
 
Gas-Fired Boiler 
Installation 
 
 
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3.8.3  Boiler Water Piping by Installer 
 
Strainer 
To avoid possible contamination of the boiler with 
dirt, rust or sediment from the system, a strainer near 
the boiler inlet is strongly recommended.  Even new 
systems may contain sufficient foreign material to 
eventually reduce the performance of the heat 
exchanger.  Adequate circulation of good clean water 
is essential to maximum efficiency and long life of the 
boiler. 
 
Relief Valve and Piping 
Each boiler is supplied with a pressure-relief valve 
sized in accordance with ASME requirements.  The 
relief valve should be piped to a suitable floor drain.  
Reducing couplings or other restrictions are not 
permitted in the discharge line. 
 
Low Water Cut-off 
The boiler is furnished with a probe-type low water 
cut-off; no field piping is required.  If the water level 
in the boiler drops below the probe, the boiler will shut 
down and a flashing E 12 service code will be 
displayed on the control panel.  The low water cutoff 
circuit will automatically reset when the low water 
condition clears; however the boiler controls will 
retain the lockout condition until the reset button on 
the display is depressed. 
 
 
IMPORTANT! 
The low water cutout probe only prevents boiler 
operation when the water level in the boiler is 
insufficient.  It does not detect low water 
conditions in other parts of the system.  
Installation of high point vents or additional low 
water safety devices to protect the system should 
be considered. 
 
 
Installation of external limit controls may be required 
by certain codes or in certain installations.  Review 
applicable local codes for details. 
 
Drain Valve and Piping 
A drain valve is installed in the inlet (system return) 
header connection to the boiler.  Prior to draining the 
boiler for maintenance or testing, electrical power and 
gas supply must be turned off to the boiler.  The 
boiler must then be isolated from the system at the 
supply and return connections prior to draining water 
from the boiler.  
Note: This drain valve is installed for draining of the 
boiler water only, not the entire system. Draining of 
the system through the boiler will result in depositing 
sediment from the system in the boiler which will 
result in poor heat transfer characteristics of the boiler 
and early boiler failure. 
Condensate Drain 
The condensate can be slightly acidic (pH between 
3.0 and 5.0).  This may be corrosive to some building 
drain systems. A condensate neutralization system 
may be required.   
Disposal of condensate must comply with all state 
and local codes.   
 
3.8.4  Flushing and Filling 
 
Water Quality 
The MACH Series boiler heat exchanger is made of 
an aluminum alloy. The heat exchanger requires 
special water conditions to retain efficiency and 
function properly.  
 
 
IMPORTANT! 
Chemicals added to the system must be 
approved by the chemical manufacturer for use 
in aluminum boilers. 
 
 
IMPORTANT! 
Under no circumstances should petroleum 
based cleaning or sealing compounds be used in 
the boiler system.  
 
 
The boiler is designed to operate in a closed-loop 
system.  As such, the system should be tight and not 
require make-up water.  A high percentage of