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Optima/ag
3600
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This appliance will not function without being connected to a proper venting system.
This appliance may use 4" & 7" gas flex vents with Optima/AG3600 listed vent
components, Selkirk (Direct-Temp) 4” x 6
⅝ ”” venting or Simpson Dura-Vent 4" x 6 ⅝ "
direct vent system with Simpson Dura-Vent adapter SDA-U. Read the manufacturer’s
installation instructions before installing the venting system.
Typical Installation
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24”(min) vertical vent pipe on top of the appliance,
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One 90
o
elbow, and up to 24” (max) horizontal run to the outside.
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The termination required is either Archgard part# TDK-1, Simpson Dura-Vent part#
984 or Selkirk part# 4DT-HC.
Other installations
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Up to 4 - 90
o
elbows, or equivalent, maximum.
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Minimum 2’ (610mm) straight length between bends.
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The total vertical height up to 40’ (12.2m) maximum.
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The total horizontal run up to 20’ (6.1m) maximum.
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Note: 4’ (1.2m) minimum of vertical height required.
Note: Maximum vent lengths may be subject to local codes.
For best venting performance, here are some general venting rules:
1. Maintain a minimum of 1” (26 mm) clearance to combustibles from the outside
surfaces of vertical vents and minimum of 1” (26 mm) sides and bottom, and
2” (51 mm) from top surfaces of horizontal vents. Always use a wall thimble when
passing through combustible construction.
2. Observe all local code restrictions, if any, regarding the installation of this type of
gas appliance.
3. Observe the vent height and length restrictions given in this manual.
4. Never slope horizontal vents downwards.
5. Maintain at
least
an upward slope of ¼” (7 mm) for every 1 ft (305 mm) of
horizontal vent.
6. Terminate the vent with a termination certified for use with this appliance.
7. Support horizontal vent every 3 ft (915 mm) to prevent it from sagging.
VENTING INSTRUCTIONS
TOP VENT