Notes: 1) These recommendations are reasonable for typical fire-tube boilers Use the higher-end recommendation for long-term lay-up and/or for the higher-endhorse power range. 2) Due to various water-tube boiler designs and configurations, you will need to get the information on a case by case basis. 3) In fire-tube boilers, place the vci powder so that it is evenly spread out horizontally along the belly.In water-tube boilers, place the vci powder so that they are spread out vertically .This will optimize distribution of VCIs.