Lochinvar 150,000Btu Service Manual

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified service installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Factory warranty (shipped with appliance) does not apply to appliances improperly installed or improperly operated.
Experience has shown that improper installation or system design, rather than faulty equipment, is the cause of most operating problems.
1. Excessive water hardness causing a lime build-up in the copper tube is not the fault of the equipment and is not covered under the manufacturer's warranty (see Water Treatment and Water Chemistry).
2. Excessive pitting and erosion on the inside of the copper tube may be caused by too much water velocity through the tubes and is not covered by the manufacturer's warranty (see Boiler Flow Rates and Temperature Rise for flow requirements).
This manual supplies information for the installation, operation and servicing of the appliance. It is strongly recommended that this manual be reviewed completely before proceeding with an installation.
Upon receiving equipment, check for signs of shipping damage. Pay particular attention to parts accompanying the appliance which may show signs of being hit or otherwise being mishandled. Verify total number of pieces shown on packing slip with those actually received. In case there is damage or a shortage, immediately notify carrier.
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
This appliance MUST NOT be installed in any location where gasoline or flammable vapors are likely to be present.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbors phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
TO OWNER
Note: Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Refer to this manual for assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. This appliance contains material that has been identified as carcinogenic, or possibly carcinogenic to humans.
CHECKING EQUIPMENT
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INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL
EB-EW-I-S-09
HOT WATER HEATING BOILERS
Domestic Water Heaters
150,000 - 300,000 Btu/hr MODELS
WARRANTY
This is a gas appliance and should be installed by a licensed electrician and/or certified gas supplier. Service must be performed by a qualified service installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT Use this appliance if any part has been under water. The possible damage to a flooded appliance can be extensive and present numerous safety hazards. Any appliance that has been under water must be replaced.
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Combustion/Ventilation Air Requirements . . . . . . . . . .4
Venting - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Conventional Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
E+Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Direct Vent Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Direct Vent Vertical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Outdoor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Gas Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Gas Pressure & Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Manifold Pressure Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Supply Pressure Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Water Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Relief Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Flow Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Gas Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Temperature Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Outdoor Air Reset Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Lighting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Hot Surface Ignition Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Operation & Diagnostic Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Ignition & Control Timings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Freeze Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Flame Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Combustion Air Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Burner Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Heat Exchanger Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Gas Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Heating Boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Typical Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Pump Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Pressure Drop Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Boiler Pump Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Bypass Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Low Temperature Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Boiler Flow Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Temperature Rise Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Placing Boiler in Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Boiler Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Remote Thermostat Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Domestic Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Water Velocity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Water Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Piping Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Pump Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Thermostat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Relief Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Troubleshooting Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Revision Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
The information contained in this manual is in tend ed for use by qualified professional in stall ers, service technicians or gas suppliers. Con sult your local expert for proper installation or service procedures.
CONTENTS
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USER WARNING
Consult and follow local Building and Fire Regulations and other Safety Codes that apply to this installation. Consult your local gas utility company to authorize and inspect all gas and flue connections.
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, do not turn off or disconnect the electrical supply to the pump. Instead, shut off the gas supply at a location external to the appliance.
To minimize the possibility of serious personal injury, fire or damage to your appliance, never violate the following safety rules.
1. Boilers and water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury, do not store materials against the appliance or the vent-air intake system. Use proper care to avoid unnecessary contact (especially children) with the appliance and vent-air intake components.
2. Never cover your appliance, lean anything against it, store trash or debris near it, stand on it or in any way block the flow of fresh air to your ap pli ance.
3. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES must flammable materials such as gasoline or paint thinner be used or stored in the vicinity of this appliance, vent-air intake system or any location from which fumes could reach the appliance or vent-air intake system.
WARNING
WARNING
IMPORTANT
Your conventionally vented gas appliance must have a supply of fresh air circulating around it during burner operation for proper gas combustion and proper venting.
IMPORTANT
The equipment shall be installed in accordance with those installation regulations in force in the local 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. In the absence of such requirements, the installation shall conform to the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1 and/or CAN/CGA-B149 Installation Code. Where required by the authority having jurisdiction,
the installation must conform to American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code for Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers, ASME CSD-1. All boilers conform to the latest edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV. Where required by the authority having jurisdiction in Canada, the installation must comply with the CSA International CAN/CGA-B149 .1 and/or B149.2 Installation Code and/or local codes.
This appliance meets the safe lighting performance criteria with the gas manifold and control assembly provided, as specified in the ANSI standards for gas-fired appliances, ANSI Z21.13 and ANSI Z21.10.3.
FIG. 1 Typical (Front View) Cabinet Construction
FIG. 2 Typical Boiler (Rear View) Cabinet Construction
1. Locate the appliance so that if water connections should
leak, water damage will not occur. When such locations cannot be avoided, it is recommended that a suitable drain pan, adequately drained, be installed under the appliance. The pan must not restrict combustion air flow. Under no circumstances is the manufacturer to be held responsible for water damage in connection with this appliance, or any of its components.
2. The appliance must be installed so that the ignition
system components are protected from water (dripping, spraying, rain, etc.) during appliance operation and service (circulator replacement, control replacement, etc.).
3. Appliances located in a residential garage and in
adjacent spaces that open to the garage and are not part of the living space of a dwelling appliance must be installed so that all burners and burner ignition devices have a minimum clearance of not less than 18" (46 cm) above the floor. The appliance must be located or protected so that it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.
4. DO NOT install this appliance in any location where
gasoline or flammable vapors are likely to be present.
5. The appliance must be installed on a level floor. A
combustible wood floor may be used without additional bases or special floor buildup. Maintain required clearances from combustible surfaces.
LOCATION OF UNIT
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
CODES
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6. The appliance must not be installed on carpet or other combustible material other than wood flooring.
7. Outdoor models require the installation of an optional outdoor kit. Instructions for mounting the parts in the kit are included in the venting section of this manual. Outdoor models MUST NOT be installed directly on the ground. The outdoor appliance must be installed on a concrete, brick, block or wood flooring. Outdoor models have additional special location and clearance requirements. These are specifically addressed in the venting section under Outdoor Installation. A windproof/rainproof cabinet protects the appliance from the weather.
FIG. 3 Installation Clearances Drawing
Clearances from Combustible Construction:
Right Side - 1" (25.4 mm) Rear - 1" (25.4 mm) Left Side - 6" (15 cm) (24" (61 cm) suggested for service) Front - 3" (76.2 mm) (24" (61 cm) suggested for service) Top - 3" (76.2 mm) Flue - 1" (25.4mm)
All appliances have been approved for closet installation .
Allow sufficient space for servicing pipe connections, pump and other auxiliary equipment, as well as the appliance.
Provisions for combustion and ventilation air must be in accordance with Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation, of the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, in Canada, the latest edition of CGA Standard B149 Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment, or applicable provisions of the local building codes.
The room where the appliance is installed MUST be provided with properly sized openings to assure adequate combustion air and proper ventilation when the appliance is installed with conventional venting.
FIG. 4 Combustion Air Direct from Outside
1. If air is taken directly from outside the building with no duct, provide two permanent openings:
a. Combustion air opening, with a minimum free area of one square inch per 4000 Btu/hr input (5.5cm
2
per kW). This opening must be located within 12" (30 cm) of the top of the enclosure.
b. Ventilation air opening, with a minimum free area of one square inch per 4000 Btu/hr input (5.5cm
2
per kW). This opening must be located within
12" (30 cm) of the bottom of the enclosure.
COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR
REQUIREMENTS FOR
CONVENTIONALLY VENTED
APPLIANCES
CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE
CONSTRUCTION
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FIG. 5 Combustion Air through Ducts
2. If combustion and ventilation air is taken from the outdoors using a duct to deliver the air to the mechanical room, each of the two openings should be sized based on a minimum free area of one square inch per 2000 Btu/hr (11cm
2
per kW).
FIG. 6 Air from an Interior Space
3. If air is taken from another interior space, each of the two openings specified above should have a net free area of one square inch for each 1000 Btu/hr (22cm
2
per kW) of
input, but not less than 100 square inches (645 cm2).
FIG. 7 Combustion Air from Outside - Single Opening
4. If a single combustion air opening is provided to bring combustion air in directly from the outdoors, the opening must be sized based on a minimum free area of one square inch per 3000 Btu/hr (7cm
2
per kW). This opening must be located within 12" (30 cm) of the top of the enclosure.
5. See venting section for combustion air requirements on E+Venting and direct vent applications.
*Outside air openings shall directly communicate with the outdoors. When combustion air is drawn from the outside through a duct, the net free area of each opening must have twice (2 times) the free area required for each Outside Air Openings. The above requirements are for the appliance only, additional gas fired appliances in the mechanical room will require an increase in the net free area to supply adequate combustion air for all appliances. Combustion air requirements are based on the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, in Canada refer to CSA International CAN/CGA B149.1 or B149.2 Installation Code. Check all local code requirements for combustion air.
Boiler Input
150,000
199,999
250,000
300,000
Outside Air*
2 Openings
38 in
2
50 in
2
63 in
2
75 in
2
Outside Air*
1 Opening
50 in
2
67 in
2
83 in
2
100 in
2
Inside Air
2 Openings
150 in
2
200 in
2
250 in
2
300 in
2
TABLE - A
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED
COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY TO
MECHANICAL ROOM
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All dimensions based on net free area in square inches. Metal louvers or screens reduce the free area of a combustion air opening a minimum of approximately 25%. Check with louver manufacturers for exact net free area of louvers. Where two openings are provided, one must be within 12" (30 cm) of the ceiling and one must be within 12" (30 cm) of the floor of the mechanical room. Each opening must have net free area as specified in Table A. Single openings shall commence within 12" (30 cm) of the ceiling.
The combustion air supply must be completely free of any chemical fumes which may be corrosive to the appliance. Common chemical fumes which must be avoided are fluorocarbons and other halogenated compounds, most commonly present as refrigerants or solvents, such as Freon, trichlorethylene, perchlorethylene, chlorine, etc. These chemicals, when burned form acids which quickly attack the heat exchanger finned tubes, tube headers, flue collectors, and the vent system. The result is improper combustion and a non-warrantable, premature appliance failure.
EXHAUST FANS: Any fan or equipment which exhausts air from the mechanical room may deplete the combustion air supply and/or cause a down draft in the venting system. Spillage of flue products from the venting system into an occupied living space can cause a very hazardous condition that must be immediately corrected. If a fan is used to supply combustion air to the boiler room, the installer must make sure that it does not cause drafts which could lead to nuisance operational problems with the appliance.
E+Vent and Direct Vent venting systems have specific requirements for combustion air ducts from the outside which are directly connected to the appliance. See the requirements for this combustion air duct in the venting section for each specialized vent system.
General
Vent installations for connection to gas vents or chimneys must be in accordance with Part 7, "Venting of Equipment," of the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, in Canada, the latest edition of CAN/CGA B149 Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment or applicable provisions of the local building codes.
Conventionally vented applications where outside air is used must have adequate combustion and ventilation air supplied to the mechanical room in accordance with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, in Canada, the latest edition of CAN/CGA B149 Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment, or applicable provisions of the local building codes.
The distance of the vent terminal from adjacent buildings, windows that open and building openings MUST comply with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, in Canada, the latest edition of CAN/CGA B149 Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment.
Vent connection is made directly to the top of the appliance. No additional draft diverter is required. The connection from the appliance vent to the stack must be made as direct as possible.
The negative draft in conventional vent installations must be within the range of a negative 0.02 to 0.05 inches water to ensure proper operation. All draft readings are made while appliance is in stable operation (approximately 2 to 5 minutes).
Locate units as close as possible to chimney or gas vent.
See the vent material requirements for each of the specific venting options. Conventional venting systems use Type "B" double wall vent material. Direct vent systems have specific vent kits and material requirements noted for each application.
Any vent materials not provided or specified must be listed by a nationally recognized test agency for use as vent material.
Avoid long horizontal runs of the vent pipe, 90° elbows, reductions and restrictions. Horizontal portions of the venting system shall be supported to prevent sagging. Horizontal runs must slope upwards not less than 1/4 inch per foot (21 mm per meter) from the appliance to the vent terminal. Follow manufacturers instructions.
The weight of the venting system must not rest on the appliance. Adequate support of the venting system must be provided in compliance with local codes and other applicable codes. All connections should be secured with rustproof sheet metal screws.
Barometric Damper Location
Any venting system option that requires a barometric damper must adhere to the following directions for optimum performance.
VENTING
CAUTION
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Under no circumstances should the equipment room ever be under a negative pressure. Particular care should be taken where exhaust fans, attic fans, clothes dryers, compressors, air handling units, etc. may take away air from the unit.
The preferred location for the barometric damper is in a tee or collar installed in the vertical pipe rising from the appliance’s flue outlet. The barometric damper MUST NOT be installed in a bull head tee installed on the appliance’s flue outlet. The tee or collar containing the barometric damper should be approximately three feet vertically above the connection to appliance’s flue outlet. This location ensures that any positive velocity pressure from the appliance’s internal combustion fan is dissipated and the flue products are rising due to buoyancy generated from the temperature of the flue products. Adjust weights on damper to ensure that draft is maintained within the specified range.
FIG. 8 Vent Termination from a Peaked roof 10' or less from Ridge
FIG. 9 Vent Termination from a Peaked roof more than 10' from Ridge
The vertical vent terminal should exhaust outside the building at least 2 feet (61 cm) above the highest point of the roof within a 10 foot (3.05 m) radius of the termination.
The vertical termination must be a minimum of 3 feet (91 cm) above the point of exit.
FIG. 10 Vent Termination from a Flat Roof 10' or less from Parapet Wall
FIG. 11 Vent Termination from a Flat Roof more than 10' from Parapet Wall
A vertical termination less than 10 feet (3.05 m) from a parapet wall must be a minimum of 2 feet (61 cm) higher than the parapet wall.
The vent cap should have a minimum clearance of 4 feet (1.22 m) horizontally from and in no case above or below,
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unless a 4 foot (1.22 m) horizontal distance is maintained from electric meters, gas meters, regulators and relief equipment.
Do not terminate the vent in a window well, stairwell, alcove, courtyard or other recessed area. The vent cannot
terminate below grade.
Do not use an existing chimney as a raceway if another appliance or fireplace is vented through the chimney.
To avoid a blocked flue condition, keep the vent cap clear of snow, ice, leaves, debris, etc.
Flue gases will form a white plume in winter. Plume could obstruct window view.
Flue gas condensate can freeze on exterior surfaces or on the vent cap. Frozen condensate on the vent cap can result in a blocked flue condition. Flue gas condensate can cause discoloration of exterior building surfaces. Adjacent brick or masonry surfaces should be protected with a rust resistant sheet metal plate.
This appliance has five venting options. They are:
1. Conventional Negative Draft Venting Conventional negative draft venting with vertical termination.
2. E+ with a Vertical Conventional Vent E+Vent with a vertical conventional vent for flue products and a combustion air pipe from either the sidewall or roof top.
3. Direct Venting with Sidewall Terminations Direct vent with sidewall terminations for flue products and combustion air.
4. Direct Venting with Vertical Terminations Direct vent with vertical through-roof terminations for flue products and combustion air.
5. Outdoor Installation Outdoor installation consists of the installation of a special vent cap / top assembly, gas valve cover, deflectors, and a weatherproof junction box.
All appliances are shipped from the factory equipped for conventional negative draft venting. All other optional vent systems require the installation of specific vent kits and venting materials. The following is a detailed explanation of the installation requirements for each venting system, components used and part numbers of vent kits for each model.
E+Conventional Venting
FIG. 12 Conventional Venting Installation
Follow all requirements in the General Venting section for venting flue products to the outdoors, obtaining adequate combustion and ventilation air and general installation instructions. All conventionally vented appliances must have combustion and ventilation air supplied to the mechanical room in accordance with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, in Canada, the latest edition of CAN/CGA B149 Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment, or applicable provisions of the local building codes.
A bell increaser is installed directly on the appliance vent outlet. The bell increases the vent size by 1 inch (25.4 mm) in diameter. The bell increaser MUST be installed on the appliance vent outlet for all conventional negative draft vent systems. Vent connection is made directly to the bell increaser on top of the appliance. No additional draft diverter or barometric damper is required on single appliance installations with a dedicated stack and a negative draft within the specified range of a negative 0.02 to 0.05 inches water. Multiple appliance installations with combined venting or common venting with other negative draft appliances require that each appliance must have a barometric damper installed to regulate draft within the proper range. If the draft in a dedicated stack for a single
A CONVENTIONAL NEGATIVE DRAFT
VENTING SYSTEM
VENT SYSTEM OPTIONS
Examine the venting system at least once a year. Check all joints and vent pipe connections for tightness. Also check for corrosion or deterioration. Immediately correct any problems observed in the venting system.
IMPORTANT:
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appliance installation exceeds the specified draft, a barometric damper must be installed to control draft.
The vent pipe sizes are:
*Vent size with 1" bell increaser installed for conventional negative draft venting
On a conventionally vented, negative draft appliance, the connection from the vent to the stack or vent termination outside the building MUST be made with listed Type "B" double wall (or equivalent) vent connectors and must be direct as possible with no reduction in diameter. Use the National Fuel Gas Code venting tables for double wall vent to properly size all vent connectors and stacks. The Type "B" vent and accessories, such as firestop spacers, thimbles, caps, etc., MUST be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s listing. The vent connector and firestop must provide correct spacing to combustible surfaces and seal to the vent connector on the upper and lower sides of each floor or ceiling through which the vent connector passes.
Locate appliances as close as possible to chimney or gas vent.
Horizontal runs must slope upwards not less than 1/4 inch per foot (21 mm per meter) from the appliance to the vent terminal. Follow manufacturers instructions.
Vent connectors serving appliances vented by natural draft shall not be connected to any portion of a mechanical draft system operating under positive pressure. Connection to a positive pressure stack may cause flue products to be discharged into the living space causing serious health injury.
Any vent materials not provided or specified must be listed by a nationally recognized test agency for use as vent material.
The vent terminal should be vertical and exhaust outside the building at least 2 feet (61 cm) above the highest point of the roof within a 10 foot (3.05 m) radius of the termination.
The vertical termination must be a minimum of 3 feet (91 cm) above the point of exit.
A vertical termination less than 10 feet (3.05 m) from a parapet wall must be a minimum of 2 feet (61 cm) higher than the parapet wall.
The vent cap should have a minimum clearance of 4 feet (1.22 m) horizontally from and in no case above or below, unless a 4 foot (1.22 m) horizontal distance is maintained from electric meters, gas meters, regulators and relief equipment.
A masonry chimney must be properly sized for the installation of a high efficiency gas fired appliance. Venting of a high efficiency appliance into a cold or oversized masonry chimney can result in operational and safety problems. Exterior masonry chimneys, with one or more sides exposed to cold outdoor temperatures, are more likely to have venting problems. The temperature of the flue products from a high efficiency appliance may not be able to sufficiently heat the masonry structure of the chimney to generate proper draft. This will result in condensing of flue products, damage the masonry flue/tile, insufficient draft and possible spillage of flue products into an occupied living space. Carefully inspect all chimney systems before installation. If there is any doubt about the sizing or condition of a masonry chimney, it must be relined with a properly sized and approved chimney liner system.
Inspection of a Masonry Chimney
A masonry chimney must be carefully inspected to determine its suitability for the venting of flue products. A clay tile lined chimney must be structurally sound, straight and free of misaligned tile, gaps between liner sections, missing sections of liner or any signs of condensate drainage at the breaching or clean out. If there is any doubt about the condition of a masonry chimney, it must be relined. An unlined masonry chimney must not be used to vent flue products from this high efficiency appliance. An unlined chimney must be relined with an approved chimney liner system when a new appliance is being attached to it. Metallic liner systems (Type "B" double-wall or flexible or rigid metallic liners) are recommended. Consult with local code officials to determine code requirements or the advisability of using or relining a masonry chimney.
Common venting systems may be too large when an existing appliance is removed. At the time of removal of an existing appliance, the following steps shall be followed with each appliance remaining connected to the common venting system placed in operation, while other appliances remaining connected to the common venting system are not in operation.
MASONRY CHIMNEY INSTALLATIONS
(Conventional Venting Only)
Input Btu/hr
150,000
199,999
250,000
300,000
Flue Size*
5"
5"
6"
6"
TABLE - B
CONVENTIONAL VENT FLUE SIZE
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1. Seal any unused opening in the common venting system.
2. Visually inspect the venting system for proper size and horizontal pitch and determine there is no blockage or restriction, leakage, corrosion and other unsafe condition.
3. Insofar as is practical, close all building doors and windows and all doors between the space in which the appliances remaining connected to the common venting system are located and other spaces of the building. Turn on clothes dryers and any other appliances not connected to the common venting system. Turn on any exhaust fans, such as range hoods and bathroom exhausts, so they will operate at maximum speed. Do not operate a summer exhaust fan. Close fire place dampers.
4. Place in operation, the appliance being inspected. Follow the lighting instructions. Adjust thermostat so appliance will operate continuously.
5. Test for spillage at the draft hood/relief opening after 5 minutes of main burner operation. Use the flame of a match or candle, or smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
6. After it has been determined that each appliance remaining connected to the common venting system properly vents when tested as above, return doors, windows, exhaust fans, fireplace dampers and other gas burning appliances to there previous conditions of use.
7. Any improper operation of the common venting system should be corrected so that the installation conforms to the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, in Canada, the latest edition of CAN/CGA Standard B149 Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment. When resizing any portion of the common venting system, the common venting system should be resized to approach the minimum size as determined using the appropriate tables in Appendix G in the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, in Canada, the latest edition of CAN/CGA Standard B149 Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment.
Follow all requirements in the General Venting section and Conventional Negative Draft Venting for venting flue products to the outdoors and general installation instructions.
This vent system uses two pipes, one vertical pipe with a roof top termination for the flue products and one pipe for combustion air. The combustion air pipe may terminate horizontally with a sidewall air inlet or vertically with a roof top air inlet. A bell increaser is installed directly on the vent outlet. This bell increases the vent size by 1" (25.4 mm) in diameter. The bell increaser MUST be installed on the vent outlet for all conventional negative draft vent systems. Vent connection is made directly to the bell increaser on top of the appliance. No additional draft diverter or barometric damper is required on single appliance installations with a dedicated stack and a negative draft maintained between 0.02 to 0.05 inches water. The flue may be combined with the vent from any other negative draft, Category I appliances. Multiple appliance installations common vented with other negative draft appliances require that each appliance must have a barometric damper installed to regulate draft within the proper range. The common vent and connectors from multiple appliances must be sized per the requirements of the venting tables for type "B" double wall vents in the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
The sidewall or vertical roof top E+Vent combustion air supply system has specific vent material and installation requirements. The air inlet pipe connects directly to the appliance to supply combustion air. In most installations, the combustion air inlet pipe will be a dedicated system with one air inlet pipe per appliance. Multiple air inlets may be combined if the guidelines in "Combined Air Inlet Points" are followed. The air inlet pipe will be connected to a combustion air inlet cap as specified in this section.
Combustion air supplied from outdoors must be free of contaminants (see Combustion and Ventilation Air Section).
A CONVENTIONAL VERTICAL
NEGATIVE DRAFT VENTING SYSTEM
WITH COMBUSTION AIR PROVIDED
FROM A SIDEWALL OR ROOF TOP
INLET CAP
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FIG. 13 E+Vent with Sidewall Air
Sidewall Air Inlet
The sidewall air inlet cap is supplied in the E+Sidewall Vent Kit which should be ordered from the manufacturer. This sidewall cap will supply combustion air for a single appliance only.
Locate appliances as close as possible to sidewall where the combustion air supply system will be installed.
To prevent recirculation of flue products from an adjacent vent cap into the combustion air inlet, follow all applicable clearance requirements in the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code and instructions in this manual.
The combustion air inlet cap must be installed at least one foot (30 cm) above ground level and above normal snow levels.
FIG. 14 E+Vent with Roof Top Air
Vertical Roof Top Air Inlet
The air inlet cap for the vertical roof top air inlet is assembled from components purchased locally. The air inlet cap consist of two 90° ells installed at the point of termination for the air inlet pipe. The first 90° ell is installed on the roof top at the highest vertical point of the air inlet pipe and turned horizontal, the second 90° ell is installed on the horizontal outlet of the first ell and turned down. A 90° ell and a 90° street ell may be used to make this assembly. If a straight piece of pipe is used between the two ells, it should not exceed 6" (51 mm) in length. The termination ell on the air inlet must be located a minimum of 12" (30 cm) above the roof or above normal levels of snow accumulation.
FIG. 15 Air Inlet Cap for Roof Top Termination
The point of termination for the combustion air inlet cap MUST be at least 2 feet (61 cm) below the point of flue gas termination (vent cap) if it is located within 10' (3.05 m) of the flue outlet. Use care to ensure that the 90° ell assembly is properly installed on the air inlet pipe.
The combustion air inlet cap must not be installed closer than 10 feet (3.05 m) from an inside corner of an L-shaped structure.
The combustion air inlet cap must be installed at least one foot (30 cm) above the roof top and above normal snow levels.
Incorrect installation and/or location of the air inlet cap can allow the discharge of flue products to be drawn into the combustion process on the heater. This can result in incomplete combustion and potentially hazardous levels of carbon monoxide in the flue products. This will cause operational problems with the heater and possible spillage of flue products which can cause personal injury, death or property damage
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Combined Air Inlet Points
The air inlet pipes from multiple appliances can be combined to a single common connection if the common air inlet pipe has a cross sectional area equal to or larger than the total area of all air inlet pipes connected to the common air inlet pipe. [Example: two 5" air inlet pipes (19.6 in
2
area each) have a total area of 39.2 in2require a 8"(50.3 in2area) common air inlet pipe.] The air inlet point for multiple appliance air inlets must be provided with an exterior opening which has a free area equal to or greater than the total area of all air inlet pipes connected to the common air inlet. This exterior opening for combustion air must connect directly to the outdoors. The total length of the combined air inlet pipe must not exceed a maximum of 50 (15.25 m) equivalent feet. You must deduct the restriction in area provided by any screens, grills or louvers installed in the common air inlet point. These are common on the sidewall air inlet openings. Screens, grills or louvers installed in the common air inlet can reduce the free area of the opening from 25% to 75% based on the materials used.
Air Inlet Pipe Materials
The air inlet pipe(s) must be sealed. Choose acceptable combustion air inlet pipe materials from those specified in this section.
Select air inlet pipe material from the following specified materials:
PVC or CPVC (4", 5"or 6" I.D.)*
Dryer Vent (not recommended for roof top air inlet)
Galvanized steel vent pipe with joints and seams sealed as specified below.
Type "B" double wall vent with joints and seams sealed as specified below.
* Plastic pipe requires an adapter (not provided) to transition between the air inlet and cap.
Length of Air Inlet Pipe
The total equivalent length of the sidewall or vertical roof top E+Vent combustion air inlet pipe must not exceed a maximum of 50 (15.24 m) equivalent feet in length. Subtract 5 feet (1.52 m) for each elbow in the air intake system. Do not exceed limits for the combustion air inlet piping lengths.
Sealing of Type "B" double wall vent material or galvanized vent pipe material used for air inlet pipe on a sidewall or vertical roof top E+Vent Combustion Air Supply System
1. Seal all joints and seams of the air inlet pipe using either Aluminum Foil Duct Tape meeting UL Standard 723 or 181A-P or a high quality UL Listed silicon sealant such as those manufactured by Dow Corning or General Electric.
2. Do not install seams of vent pipe on the bottom of horizontal runs.
3. Secure all joints with a minimum of three sheet metal screws or pop rivets. Apply aluminum foil duct tape or silicone sealant to all screws or rivets installed in the vent pipe.
4. Ensure that the air inlet pipes are properly supported.
The PVC or CPVC air inlet pipe should be cleaned and sealed with the pipe manufacturers recommended solvents and standard commercial pipe cement for the material used. The PVC, CPVC, or Dryer Vent air inlet pipe should use a silicone sealant to ensure a proper seal at the appliance connection and the air inlet cap connection. Dryer vent should use a screw type clamp to seal the vent to the appliance and air inlet cap. Proper sealing of the air inlet pipe ensures that combustion air will be free of contaminants and supplied in proper volume.
When a sidewall or vertical roof top E+Vent combustion air supply system is disconnected for any reason, the air inlet pipe must be resealed to ensure that combustion air will be free of contaminants and supplied in proper volume.
The use of double wall vent material for the combustion air inlet pipe is recommended in cold climates to prevent the condensation of airborne moisture in the incoming combustion air.
NOTE:
Using other vent or air intake materials, failure to properly seal all seams and joints or failure to follow vent pipe manufacturer's instructions can result in personal injury, death or property damage. Mixing of venting materials will void the warranty and certification of the appliance.
WARNING
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FIG. 16 Sidewall Air Inlet Cap
Vent Kits
The sidewall E+Vent Kit must be ordered from the manufacturer for single appliance installations with sidewall air inlet. The part number for each kit is listed by appliance size. Each kit includes a sidewall combustion air inlet cap to supply air to a single appliance and instructions for proper installation. The flue pipe, roof top vent cap and air inlet pipes are purchased locally. The air inlet cap for a vertical roof top termination is fabricated from materials purchased locally. The air inlet cap for the combined air supply from multiple appliances must be purchased locally.
*Vent size with 1" increaser installed for conventional negative draft venting.
**Minimum diameter, installer may increase diameter one pipe size for ease of installation if needed. A 6" diameter air inlet cap may be ordered as Sidewall E+Vent Kit SVK3022.
The sidewall air inlet cap supplied in the Sidewall E+Vent Kit is used to supply combustion air to a single appliance. The roof top vent cap for flue products should be a standard commercial cap purchased locally. The use of a sidewall air inlet cap other than the manufacturers recommended cap for single appliance installations or use of a common air inlet cap for multiple appliances with insufficient free area and/or protection from wind and weather may result in operational problems with the appliance or potentially hazardous spillage of flue products which can cause personal injury, death or property damage.
Venting of Flue Products
On a conventionally vented, negative draft appliance, the connection from the vent to the stack or vent termination outside the building MUST be made with listed Type "B" double wall (or equivalent) vent connectors and must be direct as possible with no reduction in diameter. The bell increaser, factory installed on the flue outlet, MUST be used. Use the National Fuel Gas Code venting tables for double wall vent to properly size all vent connectors and stacks. The type "B" vent and accessories, such as firestop spacers, thimbles, caps, etc., MUST be installed in accordance with the manufacturers listing. The vent connector and firestop must provide correct spacing to combustible surfaces and seal to the vent connector on the upper and lower sides of each floor or ceiling through which the vent connector passes. The vertical flue of an E+Vent must maintain a negative draft within the specified range.
An appliance installed in an application such as a restaurant or industrial installation where exhaust fans, air handlers or other mechanical equipment are creating an excessive negative pressure in the mechanical room may require that the appliance be installed with an optional direct vent system. Local codes which require the installation of a certified direct vent system must use one of the ANSI tested direct vent systems. The direct vent system uses a sealed AL29-4C stainless steel vent material and a sealed combustion air inlet pipe. See E+Vertical Direct Vent System or E+Sidewall Direct Vent System installation requirements in this manual.
The connection from the vent to the vent termination outside the building MUST be made with type "B" double wall vent materials and must be direct as possible with no reduction in diameter. The vent accessories, such as firestop spacers, thimbles, caps, etc., MUST be from the same vent material and installed in accordance with the manufacturers listing. The vent connection through the roof must provide correct spacing to combustible surfaces.
WARNING
Input
Btu/hr
150,000
199,999
250,000
300,000
Conventional
Vent Flue
Size*
5”
5”
6”
6”
Air Inlet
Pipe**
4”
4”
5”
5”
Sidewall E+
Vent Kit
SVK3020
SVK3020
SVK3021
SVK3021
TABLE - C
SIDEWALL VENT KITS
Failure to properly seal all joints and seams as required in the air inlet piping may result in flue gas recirculation, spillage of flue products and carbon monoxide emissions causing severe personal injury or death.
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Horizontal runs must slope upwards not less than 1/4 inch per foot (21 mm per meter) from the appliance to the vent terminal. Follow manufacturers instructions.
The vent cap shall terminate at least 3 feet (91 cm) above any forced air inlet within 10 feet (3.05 m).
The vent shall terminate at least 4 feet (1.22 m) below, 4 feet (1.22 m) horizontally from or 1 foot (30 cm) above any door, window or gravity air inlet to the building.
Do not terminate the vent in a window well, stairwell, alcove, courtyard other recessed area. The vent can not terminate below grade.
Flue gas condensate can freeze on exterior walls or on the vent cap. Frozen condensate on the vent cap can result in a blocked flue condition. Some discoloration to exterior building surfaces can be expected. Adjacent brick or masonry surfaces should be protected with a rust resistant sheet metal plate.
The vent cap should have a minimum clearance of 4 feet (1.22 m) horizontally from and in no case above or below, unless a 4 foot (1.22 m) horizontal distance is maintained from electric meters, gas meters, regulators and relief equipment.
Locate units as close as possible to chimney or gas vent.
Vent connectors serving appliances vented by natural draft shall not be connected to any portion of a mechanical draft system operating under positive pressure. Connection to a positive pressure stack may cause flue products to be discharged into the living space causing serious health injury.
The Vent terminal should be vertical and exhaust outside the building at least 2 feet (61 cm) above the highest point of the roof within a 10 foot (3.05 m) radius of the termination.
The vertical termination must be a minimum of 3 feet (91 cm) above the point of exit in the rooftop.
A vertical termination less than 10 feet (3.05 m) from a parapet wall must be a minimum of 2 feet (61 cm) higher than the parapet wall.
The vent cap should have a minimum clearance of 4 feet (1.22 m) horizontally from and in no case above or below, unless a 4 foot (1.22 m) horizontal distance is maintained from electric meters, gas meters, regulators and relief equipment.
FIG. 17 E+Vent Sidewall Direct Vent System
The E+Sidewall Direct Vent System
Follow all requirements in the General Venting section for venting flue products to the outdoors and general installation instructions. All direct vent appliances must have combustion air supplied directly to the appliance with a separate air pipe.
The bell increaser, installed on the appliance vent outlet, must be removed. The bell increaser is NOT USED with the direct vent system. Vent connection is made directly to the top of the appliance. No additional bell increaser, draft diverter or barometric damper is required. The direct vent system uses a two pipe system, one pipe for the flue products and one pipe for the combustion air supply. The sidewall vented flue MUST be a dedicated stack. The flue can NOT be combined with any other appliance vent or common vent from multiple appliances. The vent on a direct vent system may have a positive pressure in the flue which requires all vent joints and seams to be sealed gas­tight. The sidewall direct vent system has specific vent material and installation requirements. The flue from a direct vent system must have a condensate drain with provisions to properly collect and dispose of any condensate that may occur in the venting system. Choose acceptable vent materials from those listed on page 15.
A DIRECT VENT SYSTEM WITH
SIDEWALL TERMINATIONS
An appliance which is shut down or will not operate may experience freezing due to convective air flow in the air inlet pipe connected to the unit. Proper freeze protection must be provided, see Freeze Protection.
CAUTION
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Sidewall Air Inlet for Direct Vent
The combustion air inlet pipe must also be a dedicated system with one air inlet pipe per appliance. The air inlet pipes from multiple appliances can NOT be combined to a single common connection. The air inlet pipe connects directly to the appliance to supply combustion air. The air inlet pipe must be sealed. Choose acceptable combustion air pipe materials from those specified in this section.
FIG. 18 Sidewall Direct Vent Caps
Sidewall Direct Vent Kits
The sidewall direct vent kit must be ordered from the appliance manufacturer. The part number for each kit is listed by appliance size. Each kit includes a sidewall vent cap for flue products, a firestop, a combustion air inlet cap and instructions for proper installation. The flue pipe and air inlet pipes are purchased locally.
*Minimum diameter, installer may increase diameter one pipe size for ease of installation if needed.
The sidewall vent cap and sidewall air inlet cap supplied in the Sidewall Direct Vent Kit MUST be used to vent the flue products to the outdoors and supply combustion air. Use of a vent cap and/or air inlet cap other than the manufacturers recommended caps may result in operational problems with the appliance or potentially hazardous spillage of flue products which can cause personal injury, death or property damage.
Flue Pipe Materials
Select venting material from the following specified vent materials:
Heat-Fab Saf-T CI Vent with AL29-4C stainless steel (Call 800-772-0739 for nearest distributor)
Z-Flex Z-Vent with AL29-4C stainless steel (Call 1-800-654-5600 for nearest distributor)
Protech Systems Inc. Fas-N-Seal Vent with AL29-4C stainless steel (Call 1-800-766-3473 for nearest distributor)
Flex-L International, Inc. Star-34 Vent with AL29-4C stainless steel (Call 1-800-561-1980 for nearest distributor)
Metal-Fab Corr/Guard Vent with AL29-4C stainless steel (Call 1-800-835-2830 for nearest distributor) or other listed AL29-4C vent systems suitable for positive pressure
Air Inlet Pipe Materials
Select air inlet pipe material from the following specified materials:
PVC or CPVC (4", 5"or 6" I.D.)*
Dryer Vent
Galvanized steel vent pipe with joints and seams sealed as specified below.
Type "B" double wall vent with joints and seams sealed as specified below.
* Plastic pipe requires an adapter (not provided) to transition between the air inlet and cap.
Input
Btu/hr
150,000
199,999
250,000
300,000
Direct Vent
Flue Size*
4"
4"
5"
5"
Air Inlet
Pipe*
4"
4"
5"
5"
Sidewall E+
Vent Kit
HDK3013
HDK3013
HDK3014
HDK3014
TABLE - D
SIDEWALL DIRECT VENT KITS
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Length of Flue Pipe and Air Inlet Pipe
The total equivalent length of the direct vent flue pipe or the air inlet pipe must not exceed a maximum of 50 (15.24 m) equivalent feet in length for each pipe. Subtract 5 feet (1.52 m) for each elbow in the vent pipe or air intake system. Do not exceed limits for piping lengths.
Sealing of Type "B" double wall vent material or galvanized vent pipe material used for air inlet pipe on a Direct Vent System
1. Seal all joints and seams of the air inlet pipe using either Aluminum Foil Duct Tape meeting UL Standard 723 or 181A-P or a high quality UL Listed silicon sealant such as those manufactured by Dow Corning or General Electric.
2. Do not install seams of vent pipe on the bottom of horizontal runs.
3. Secure all joints with a minimum of three sheet metal screws or pop rivets. Apply aluminum foil duct tape or silicone sealant to all screws or rivets installed in the vent pipe.
4. Ensure that the air inlet pipes are properly supported.
The PVC or CPVC air inlet pipe should be cleaned and sealed with the pipe manufacturers recommended solvents and standard commercial pipe cement for the material used. The PVC, CPVC, or Dryer Vent air inlet pipe should use a silicone sealant to ensure a proper seal at the appliance connection and the air inlet cap connection. Dryer vent should use a screw type clamp to seal the vent to the appliance and air inlet cap. Proper sealing of the air inlet pipe ensures that combustion air will be free of contaminants and supplied in proper volume.
Sealing of vent material for use with the Sidewall Direct Vent system
The vent materials, Heat-Fab Saf-T CI Vent, Z-Flex Z-Vent, Protech Systems Fas-N-Seal Vent, Flex-L Star-34 Vent, Metal-Fab Corr/Guard Vent or listed AL29-4C vent system suitable for positive pressure, must be installed and sealed per the vent manufacturers installation instructions.
FIG. 19 Drain Tee Installation
Drain Tee Installation
A drain tee must be installed in the vent pipe to collect and dispose of any condensate that may occur in the vent system. The drain tee must be installed as the first fitting after the horizontal ell on the top of the appliance. See the typical vent installation drawings. Plastic drain tubing, sized per the vent manufacturers instructions, shall be provided as a drain line from the tee. The drain tubing must have a trap provided by a 3" (76 mm) diameter circular trap loop in the drain tubing. Prime the trap loop by pouring a small quantity of water into the drain hose before assembly to the vent. Secure the trap loop in position with nylon wire ties. Use caution not to collapse or restrict the condensate drain line with the nylon wire ties. The condensate drain must be routed to a suitable drain for disposal of condensate that may occur in the direct vent system. Refer to the condensate drain installation instructions as supplied by the manufacturer of the vent material. See "Freeze Protection" for more information.
When a direct vent system is disconnected for any reason, the flue must be reassembled and resealed according to the vent manufacturers instructions. The air inlet pipe must also be resealed to ensure that combustion air will be free of contaminants and supplied in proper volume.
NOTE:
Using other vent or air intake materials, failure to properly seal all seams and joints or failure to follow vent pipe manufacturer's instructions can result in personal injury, death or property damage. Mixing of venting materials will void the warranty and certification of the appliance.
WARNING
The use of double wall vent material for the combustion air inlet pipe is recommended in cold climates to prevent the condensation of airborne moisture in the incoming combustion air.
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The connection from the vent to the vent termination outside the building MUST be made with one of the specified vent materials and must be direct as possible with no reduction in diameter. The vent accessories not otherwise provided, such as firestop spacers, thimbles, caps, etc., MUST be from the same vent material manufacturer and installed in accordance with the manufacturers listing. The vent connection through the sidewall must provide correct spacing to combustible surfaces. The vent pipe connection to the sidewall vent cap MUST have a gas-tight seal to prevent the leakage of flue products.
FIG. 20 Sidewall Vent Locations
Venting of Flue Products
Locate appliances as close as possible to the sidewall where the vent for flue products will be installed.
Horizontal runs must slope upwards not less than 1/4 inch per foot (21 mm per meter) from the appliance to the vent terminal. Follow manufacturers instructions.
The vent cap shall terminate at least 3 feet (91 cm) above any forced air inlet within 10 feet (3.05 m).
The vent shall terminate at least 4 feet (1.22 m) below, 4 feet (1.22 m) horizontally from or 1 foot (30 cm) above any door, window or gravity air inlet to the building.
The vent system shall terminate at least 1 foot (30 cm) above grade and above normal snow levels.
The vent for a direct vent system shall NOT terminate above public walkways.
The vent shall not be installed closer than 10 feet (3.05 m) from an inside corner of an L-shaped structure.
Do not terminate the vent in a window well, stairwell, alcove, courtyard, or other recessed area. The vent can not terminate below grade.
Flue gas condensate can freeze on exterior walls or on the vent cap. Frozen condensate on the vent cap can result in a blocked flue condition. Some discoloration to exterior building surfaces can be expected. Adjacent brick or masonry surfaces should be protected with a rust resistant sheet metal plate.
The vent cap should have a minimum clearance of 4 feet (1.22 m) horizontally from and in no case above or below, unless a 4 foot (1.22 m) horizontal distance is maintained from electric meters, gas meters, regulators and relief equipment.
Combustion Air Inlet
Combustion air supply pipes can NOT be combined into a single pipe for multiple appliance installations.
Combustion air supplied from outdoors must be free of contaminants (See Combustion and Ventilation Air). To prevent recirculation of flue products into the combustion air inlet, follow all instructions in this section.
To help prevent recirculation of flue products:
The combustion air inlet cap MUST NOT be installed above the flue outlet cap.
The combustion air inlet cap must be installed horizontally or below the flue outlet and MUST maintain a minimum 3 foot (91 cm) radius clearance from the flue outlet cap.
The combustion air inlet cap and vent cap for flue outlet MUST be located on the same sidewall and in the same pressure zone.
The combustion air inlet cap must not be installed closer than 10 feet (3.05 m) from an inside corner of a L-shaped structure.
The combustion air inlet cap must be installed at least 1 foot (30 cm) above ground level and above normal snow levels.
DANGER
Failure to properly seal all vent joints and seams may result in flue gas spillage and carbon monoxide emissions causing severe personal injury or death.
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