PVC, CPVC, PP & SS Vent Supplement LI STED This document is intended to be used by a qualified heating contractor or service WARNING technician. Read all instructions within this document and within the PRESTIGE Boiler Installation and Maintenance Manual, before proceeding with the installation. It is recommended to follow the procedures in the steps given, skipping or missing procedural steps could result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
Table of Contents PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION Definitions ................................................................................................................1 Installer Information .................................................................................................1 Homeowner Information...........................................................................................1 SECTION I - PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.
Table of Contents SECTION IV - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT 4.1 4.2 4.3 Vent/Combustion Air Transitions ....................................................................30 4.1.1 3” To 2” (60 mm) Vent/Combustion Air Transition..........................30 4.1.2 3” To 4” (100 mm) Vent/Combustion Air Transition........................31 Insert Piping to PRESTIGE Adapters.............................................................31 Vent and Combustion Air Piping Installation Guidelines .......................
Product and Safety Information DEFINITIONS The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of potential hazards or to important information concerning the product. CAUTION DANGER Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if ignored, may result in minor injury or substantial property damage. WARNING Indicates special instructions on installation, operation or maintenance, which are important to the equipment but not related to personal injury hazards.
1.0 Pre-Installation Requirements SECTION I - PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4. Place in operation the appliance being inspected. Follow the lighting instructions. Adjust thermostat so appliance will operate continuously. 1.1 Removal of an Existing Boiler from a Common Vent System 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. DANGER 6.
1.0 Pre-Installation Requirements Vent/Combustion 1.2 Materials Air Piping and 1.2.1 PVC and CPVC Vent and Combustion Air Piping and Fittings PVC Schedule 40 - ANSI/ASTM D1785 NOTICE PVC-DWV - ANSI/ASTM D2665 The installation must conform to the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence of such requirements, to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54, and/or Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CAN/CSA B149.1. CPVC Schedule 40 - ANSI/ASTM F441 1.2.
1.0 Pre-Installation Requirements 1.2.3 AL29-4C® Stainless Steel Vent Piping and Fittings 1.2.4 The following is a list of approved vent manufacturers and vent systems: The following is a list of approved vent manufacturers and vent systems: - Polypropylene (PP) Vent Piping and Fittings - Heat-Fab ProTech Systems Z-FLEX U.S. Inc. Centrotherm Eco Systems, LLC Muelink and Grol B.V./Dura Vent Z-Flex U.S. Inc.
ISEP02 (20" or 51cm) or ISEP0239 (39" or 99cm) 5 2" (60mm) Wall Plate 2" (60 mm) Wall Strap or Support Clamp 2" (60 mm) Side Wall, 90° Elbow UV Resistant 2" (60 mm) Bird Guard Screen - UV Resistant or End Screen 2" (60 mm) Locking Band Clamp or Connector Ring 2" (60 mm) Side Wall Pipe Lengths - UV Resistant 2" (60 mm) Side Wall, 45° Elbow Termination - UV Resistant 2" (60 mm) Side Wall, Tee Termination - UV Resistant 2ZDR32 2ZDTT2 2ZDE245UV 2PPWTK (Twin Pipe Wall Kit) 245PELB 24CVT (Concentric)
Description 6 3" (80mm) Wall Plate 3" (80mm) Wall Strap or Support Clamp 3" (80mm) Side Wall, 90° Elbow UV Resistant 3" (80mm) Bird Guard Screen UV Resistant or End Screen 3" (80mm) Locking Band Clamp or Connector Ring 3" (80mm) Side Wall Pipe Lengths UV Resistant 3" (80mm) Side Wall, 45° Elbow Termination - UV Resistant 3" (80mm) Side Wall, Tee Termination - UV Resistant 3" (80mm) Roof Termination - UV Resistant 3" (80mm) Appliance Vent Adapter TABLE 3 3PPS-12B (12" or 30cm) or 3PPS-36B (36" or 9
Description 3PPS-X4 4PPS-12B (12" or 30cm) or 4PPS-36B (36" or 91cm) ISEP04 (20" or 51cm) or ISEP0439 (39" or 99cm) 7 4PPS-BG IAWP04B (black) IASC04 IANS04 4PPS-WPB (black) 4PPS-WSM (galvanized) & 4PPS-WSM-SS (stainless steel) 4PPS-LBC 4PPS-E90B or 4PPS-E90EB IASPP04 ISELL0487UV 4PPS-12B (12" or 30cm) or 4PPS-36B (36" or 91cm) 4PPS-TB 4PPS-E45B 4PPS-04PVCM-4PPF ISVL042UV (26.5" or 67cm) *100mm for Muelink and Grol B.V.
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Description ISBS0487 9 *100mm for Muelink and Grol B.V./Duravent 4" (110mm*) Chimney Cap or Cover & End Pipe - UV Resistant or Flex Chimney Liner Kit 4" (110mm*) Spacer 4" (110mm*) Support Bracket Bottom of Chimney or Chase 4" (110mm*) Flex Support Bracket Top of Chimney or Chase 4PPS-S 4PPS-FCT ISCP04 & IFEP04 4PPS-FSB PPS-SUP or 4PPS-SUP (Chimney) 4PPS-SE90X 4PPS-WPB (black) 4PPS-04PVCM-4PPF 3PPS-X4 3PPS-03PVCM-3PPF Muelink and Grol B.V.
1.0 Pre-Installation Requirements TABLE 8 Prestige Model Solo 60 Solo 80 Solo 110 Solo 155 Solo 175 Solo 250 Solo 299 Solo 399 Excellence 110 1.3 - - Maximum Allowable Vent or Combustion Air Piping Length 2 Inch [60 mm] Piping Feet Elbows 55 0 55 45 3 Inch [80 mm] Piping 0 0 Elbows 100 0 100 0 100 100 OR 0 0 100 0 60 Not Applicable 45 Feet 4 Inch [100 mm] Piping OR 0 100 Vent/Combustion Air Equivalent Lengths 0 1.
1.0 Pre-Installation Requirements 1.4.3 Rigid Restrictions Polypropylene Vent 1.4.4 Flex Restrictions System - WARNING - Contact approved polypropylene vent manufacturer for a copy of their installation instructions. Read, understand and follow all of the vent manufacturer’s instructions before beginning the installation. Contact vent manufacturer if you require any technical support.
1.0 1.5 Pre-Installation Requirements Combustion Air Contamination Potential contaminating products - WARNING - If the PRESTIGE combustion air inlet is located in an area likely to cause or contain contamination, the combustion air must be repiped and terminated at another location. Contaminated combustion air will damage the unit and its burner system, resulting in possible severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
2.0 Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping SECTION II - DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING NOTICE Do not include the two 90º elbows used to terminate the combustion air inlet exterior of the building when determining the total length of pipe. A Direct Vent appliance utilizes uncontaminated outdoor air (piped directly to the appliance) for combustion. 2. The combustion air piping must terminate in an upside down “U” shape fashion using two 90º elbows as shown in Fig. 1 page 14.
2.0 Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping Vent Termination 12" Min. - 24" Max [30.5 cm to 61 cm] Above Combustion Air Inlet Combustion Air Termination 12" [30 .5 Above cm] (18” [ 4 the Hig 5.7 cm ] Ca n a Anticip hest d a) ated S n ow L e ve l cm ] [30.5 . n i M 12" Distance l R a di a Fig. 1: Direct Vent - Vertical Termination of Vent and Combustion Air Piping. 8. Do not connect any other appliance to the vent pipe or multiple boilers to a common vent pipe. 6.
2.0 Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping 2.1.4 Direct Vent - Multiple Boiler Installation Through the Roof 4. The installer must comply with all local codes for isolating the vent and combustion air pipes as they pass through floors, ceilings and roofs. 1. On installations of multiple PRESTIGE boilers, terminate the vent and combustion air piping as described in this manual. 5. The installer should provide adequate flashing and sealing boots sized for the vent pipe and combustion air pipe. 2.1.
2.0 Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping Bird Screen Vent Termination Bird Screen Combustion Air Termination Fig. 3: Fig. 4: Vertical Vent Bird Screen Installation NOTICE Vertical Combustion Air Bird Screen Installation with 90º Elbow Termination Installer must install the factory supplied “bird screens” on the vent and combustion air terminations. Vent Termination Typ. 12 " M [30.5 in. - 24” Abov cm - 61 Max. e C cm Air In ombustio] let Ty n p. cm] [30.5 . n i M 12 " y p.
2.0 2.2 Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping Direct Vent - Horizontal - Sidewall NOTICE NOTICE DO NOT include the 90º elbows used to terminate the combustion air inlet and vent exterior of the building when determining the total length of pipe. The installation must conform to the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence of such requirements, to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54, and/or Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CAN/CSA B149.1. 2.
2.0 c. Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping 2.2.2 Prevailing winds could cause freezing of flue gas condensation and a buildup of water / ice on surrounding plants, building surfaces or combustion air inlet. 1. Vent and Combustion Air Penetration - d.
2.0 Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping Vent Termination 12" Min - 24” Max. [30.5 cm - 61 cm] 0.5 cm] 12" Min.[3 y Horizontal to Air from Vent . 12" Min . yp T ] m c [30.5 1" [2.5 From W cm] all T of Coup o Edge ling - Air in. m] M 0.5 c Highest 3 [ " 2 / 1 de ve l e Gra w Le Abov ated Sno ip Antic 12" Min .-2 [30.5 - 4” Max. From W 61 cm] all to V ent Fig.
2.0 Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping Vent Termination Combustion Air Termination Bird Screen Bird Screen Fig. 9: Horizontal Vent Bird Screen Installation with Coupling Termination Fig. 10: Horizontal Combustion Air Bird Screen Installation with 90º Elbow Termination NOTICE Installer must install the factory supplied “bird screens” on the vent and combustion air terminations. 2.2.4 Direct Vent - Multiple Boiler Installation Sidewall NOTICE 1.
2.0 Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping Vent Terminations 0.5 cm] 12" Min. [3 een Betw Horizontally ns All Terminatio 1" From [2.5 cm] Wa of Co ll To Edge upling Typ. Air Fig. 11: cm] Min. 12" [30.5 Max. m] 24" [ 61 c .5 cm] 12" [30 e ov Min. Ab hest ig /H e d ra G d te a Anticip el, Typ. v e L w Sno 12” Min. - 24 [ 30.5 cm ” Max. From Wa 61 cm] l To Ven t Typ.
Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping 2.3 Direct Vent - Vertical Vent and Sidewall Combustion Air 2.3.1 Locate the vent and combustion air termination using the following guidelines: NOTICE 1. The total length of the vent or combustion air piping must not exceed the limits given in Table 8 on page 10. The installation must conform to the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence of such requirements, to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.
2.0 Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping 4. The following should be considered when determining the location of the vent and combustion air termination: 7. Locate the vent termination and combustion air inlet in a manner to protect from damage by foreign objects, such as stones, balls, or buildup of leaves or sediment. a. Locate the vent termination where flue vapors will not damage surrounding shrubs, plants or air conditioning equipment or be objectionable to the homeowner. 8.
2.0 2.3.4 Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping Termination Fittings - Vertical & Sidewall 2.3.5 Direct Vent - Multiple Boiler Installation Vertical Vent and Sidewall Combustion Air 1. The vent and combustion air terminations must include a factory supplied “bird screen” installed as shown in Fig. 3 on page 16 & Fig. 10 on page 20. 1. On installations of multiple PRESTIGE boilers, terminate each vent and combustion air piping as described in this manual. 2.
3.0 Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping SECTION III - CATEGORY IV (INDOOR AIR) INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING NOTICE Do not include the coupling used to terminate the vent exterior of the building when determining the total length of pipe. A Category IV appliance utilizes uncontaminated indoor or outdoor air (surrounding the appliance) for combustion. 2. The combustion air piping must terminate at the boiler with a 90º elbow. 3.
3.0 Category IV Installation of Vent/Air Piping e. Do not terminate the vent above any doors or windows: flue condensate could freeze causing ice formations. f. 3.1.2 Roof Category IV - Vent Installation - Through the - Vent pipe penetration through combustible or non-combustible wall material should maintain a minimum 1/4” [6 mm] clearance for 3” or 4” PVC/CPVC vents or 1” [2.5 cm] for 2” PVC/CPVC vents. The diameter of the penetration hole should be 4” [10.2 cm] minimum for 2” and 3” pipe or 5” [12.
3.0 Category IV Installation of Vent/Air Piping 3.2 3.1.4 Category IV - Multiple Boiler Installation Through the Roof 1. On installations of multiple PRESTIGE boilers, terminate each vent pipe as described in this manual. NOTICE The installation must conform to the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence of such requirements, to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54, and/or Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CAN/CSA B149.1. 2.
3.0 Category IV Installation of Vent/Air Piping 3. The vent pipe can terminate: - - Using a coupling as shown in Fig. 17. d. At least 3 feet [0.9 m] above any forced air intake within 10 feet [3 m]. e. No closer than 4 feet [1.2 m] below or horizontally from any door or window or gravity air inlet. Using a 90º elbow as shown in Fig. 18. The vent termination must be installed 12” [30.5 cm] minimum above grade / highest anticipated snow level. f.
3.0 3.2.2 Category IV Installation of Vent/Air Piping Category IV - Vent Installation - Sidewall 3.2.4 Category IV - Multiple Boiler Installation Sidewall 1. Vent Penetration - 1. On installations of multiple PRESTIGE boilers, terminate each vent pipe as described in this manual. Vent pipe penetration through combustible or non-combustible wall material should maintain a minimum 1/4” [6 mm] clearance for 3” and 4” PVC/CPVC vents or 1” for 2” PVC/CPVC vents.
4.0 Installation Requirements 4.1 Vent/Combustion Air Transitions SECTION IV- INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4.1.1 2 Inch Vent Pipe PVC or CPVC Material 3” to 2” (60 mm) Transitions NOTICE 2 Inch Vent Pipe Min. 7 Feet Length CPVC Material This section outlines the installation of Venting and Combustion Air for the PRESTIGE Solo 80, 110 and EXCELLENCE 110 when the vent system must transition from the 3” outlet of the boiler to the 2” (60 mm) vent system.
4.0 4.1.2 Installation Requirements 4.2 3” to 4” (100 mm) Transitions 1. The installer must clean, deburr and chamfer the pipe ends. NOTICE This section outlines the installation of Venting and Combustion Air for the PRESTIGE Solo 80, 110, 155, 175, 250 and EXCELLENCE 110 when the vent system must transition from the 3” outlet of the boiler to the 4” (100 mm) vent system.
4.0 Installation Requirements 4.3 Vent and Combustion Air Piping Installation Guidelines 4.3.1 NOTICE Pipe hangers should not be tightly clamped to pipe to allow for thermal expansion/contraction movement. Pipe clamps or hangers should not contain any sharp edges which can damage the pipe PVC/CPVC Vent System 1. The installer should install the vent / combustion air piping working from the boiler to the piping termination.
5.0 Manifold Combustion Air SECTION V - MANIFOLD COMBUSTION AIR 5.2 Equivalent Manifold 5.1 Manifold Combustion Air Option for Multiple Prestige Boilers - - Common combustion air manifold is restricted to horizontal/side wall terminations only. The number of Prestige boilers connected to a common combustion air manifold system is limited to the maximum boiler input shown in Table 9.
5.0 5.3 Manifold Combustion Air - - 5.4 Horizontal Air Termination - The common combustion air manifold must terminate on a horizontal/side wall using a 90 degree elbow pointed downward. The inlet of the common combustion air termination elbow must include a corrosion resistant field supplied bird screen. The edge of the combustion air termination coupling must extend 1” (2.5 cm) beyond the finished exterior wall as shown in Fig. 6 on page 19.
5.0 Manifold Combustion Air 5.5 Transition Boiler Air Piping to Manifold Guidelines - - The transitions piping from the boiler adapter to the combustion air manifold must be 3 inch or 4 inch pipe. Reference Table 8 on page 10 for reductions in allowable equivalent lengths. BEST PRACTICE To maintain the maximum allowable equivalent length of the combustion air manifold, keep the boiler transition vent piping to a minimum using the least amount of fittings and pipe lengths as possible.
6.0 Commonwealth of Massachusetts SECTION VI - COMMONWEALTH MASSACHUSETTS OF NOTICE The installer must leave the appliance installation manual and any documentation regarding the installation of the venting, vent termination and combustion air inlet with the appliance upon completion of the installation. 6.1 Installations with the Direct Vent Termination Elevation At or Below 4 feet of Grade 4.
6.0 Commonwealth of Massachusetts 6.2 Installations with the Direct Vent Termination Elevation Above 4 feet of Grade: NOTICE The carbon monoxide detector and alarm installed within the same room as the direct vent appliance must comply with NFPA 720 (2005 edition). NOTICE The following instructions apply to the installation of a direct vented appliance whose vent termination and combustion air inlet are installed above a four foot elevation above the grade. 3.
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