Alpine Condensing High Efficiency Direct Vent Gas-Fired Hot Water Boiler - Installation, Operating and Service Instructions

Oct 23, 2026

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Installation, operating, and service instructions for the Burnham Alpine condensing, high efficiency direct vent gas-fired hot water boiler. Includes required venting system guidance, critical safety warnings about improper installation and gas handling, and mandatory electrical wiring compliance in the USA and Canada. Provides important state-specific requirements for Massachusetts, including carbon monoxide detector installation conditions, inspection expectations, and exterior identification plate placement and wording.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages132

Reading Time5 h 33 min

AccessFree to download

Installation regulations and wiring requirements

Safety warnings and hazard definitions

Massachusetts special installation requirements

Carbon monoxide detector installation conditions

Identification plate and inspection requirements

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INSTALLATION , OPERATING AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS FOR | | | | --- | --- | --- | | ALPINE ™ CONDENSING HIGH EFFICIENCY
DIRECT VENT GAS - FIRED HOT WATER BOILER | | | |
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Burnham by U.S. Boiler Company has determined that the Alpine™

9700609
Series meets the
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) . | | | | | WaRning: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury, or loss of life. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. This boiler requires a special venting system. Read these instructions carefully before installing. | | | 101602-01R9-9/10 Price- $5.00 | | | IMPORTANT INFORMATION-READ CAREFULLY NOTE: The equipment shall be installed in accordance with those installation regulations enforced in the area where the installation is to be made. These regulations shall be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction shall be consulted before installations are made. All wiring on boilers installed in the USA shall be made in accordance with the National Electrical Code and/or local regulations. All wiring on boilers installed in Canada shall be made in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code and/or local regulations. The City of New York requires a Licensed Master Plumber supervise the installation of this product. The Massachusetts Board of Plumbers and Gas Fitters has approved the Alpine™ Series boiler. See the Massachusetts Board of Plumbers and Gas Fitters website, [http://license.reg.state.ma.us/pubLic/pl_products/pb_pre_form.asp](http://license.reg.state.ma.us/pubLic/pl_products/pb_pre_form.asp) for the latest Approval Code or ask your local Sales Representative. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires this product to be installed by a Licensed Plumber or Gas Fitter. The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels, or to important information concerning product life. | DangER | | --- | | indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death, serious injury or substantial property damage. | | WaRn | ng | | --- | --- | | indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury or substantial property damage. | | i | CaUT | On
| | --- | --- | | indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage. | | i | nOT
| CE | | --- | --- | | indicates special instructions on installation, operation, or maintenance which are important but not related to personal injury hazards. | | i | DangER | | --- | | DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
if you smell gas vapors, nO nOT try to operate any appliance - DO nOT touch any electrical switch or use any phone in the building. immediately, call the gas supplier from a remotely located phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions or if the supplier is unavailable, contact the fire department. | Special Installation Requirements for Massachusetts A. For all sidewall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole orin part for residential purposes and where the sidewall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above grade, the following requirements shall be satisfied: 1. If there is no carbon monoxide detector with an alarm already installed in compliance with the most current edition of NFPA 720, NFPA 70 and the Massachusetts State Building Code in the residential unit served by the sidewall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, a battery operated carbon monoxide detector with an ala

FAQs

What information must be followed for proper installation?

The equipment must be installed according to the installation regulations enforced where it is installed, and those regulations must be carefully followed. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installation.

Why does this boiler require special attention to venting?

The manual states that this boiler requires a special venting system. It also warns that improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, injury, or loss of life.

What Massachusetts requirements apply to sidewall horizontally vented gas equipment?

If a compliant carbon monoxide detector is not already installed, a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm must be installed. Additional detector requirements (including battery back-up) and specific installation locations and standards are also described, along with an exterior identification plate requirement.

Oct 23, 2026

Uploaded by Ezra