Burnham 2PV Series, Installation, Operating And Service Instructions

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h. Once the installation is complete, operate
appliance and inspect all joints to ensure that fl ue
gases and/or liquid condensate will not escape.
F.
Install Vent Pipe, Burnham Gasketed Vent System.
1. Procedure for Joining Burnham Gasketed Vent Pipe
and Fittings. See Figure 8B.
a. Wipe the male end of each joint using an alcohol
pad to remove any dirt and grease.
b. Align weld seams in pipes and use a slight
twisting motion to FULLY insert male end into
female end of joint. Ensure bead in male end of
pipe is below locking band and rest against the
end of the female pipe. Verify the factory-
installed gasket is not dislodged or cut
c. Tighten locking band by HAND with a 5/16" nut
driver until snug plus ¼ turn. DO NOT
SECURE JOINTS WITH SHEET METAL
SCREWS OR POP RIVETS. DO NOT
PUNCTURE THE VENT SYSTEM!
d. Once the installation is complete, operate
appliance and inspect all joints to ensure that fl ue
gases and/or liquid condensate will not escape.
G.
Install Vent Pipe, Burnham Gasket-Less & Gasketed
Vent System.
1. Procedure for joining the male end of Burnham
Gasket-Less Vent with the female end of Burnham
Gasketed Vent. See Figure 8C.
Figure 8B: Burnham Gasketed Vent Joint Detail
Figure 8C: Burnham Gasket-Less Male and
Gasketed Female Vent Joint Detail
c. Align weld seams in pipes and use a slight
twisting motion to FULLY insert male end into
female end of joint. Ensure bead in male end of
pipe is below locking band and rest against the
end of the female pipe. Verify the factory-
installed gasket is not dislodged or cut.
d. Smooth sealant around joint for a continuous
seal. Reapply sealant if necessary.
e. Tighten locking band by HAND with a 5/16" nut
driver until snug plus ¼ turn. DO NOT
SECURE JOINTS WITH SHEET METAL
SCREWS OR POP RIVETS. DO NOT
PUNCTURE THE VENT SYSTEM!
f. Once the installation is complete, operate
appliance and inspect all joints to ensure that fl ue
gases and/or liquid condensate will not escape.
2. Procedure for joining the female end of Burnham
Gasket-Less Vent with the male end of Burnham
Gasketed Vent. See Figure 8D.
Figure 8D: Burnham Gasket-Less Female and
Gasketed Male Vent Joint Detail
a. Clean joints of pipe or fi ttings using an alcohol
pad to remove any dirt and grease.
b. Slip a locking band over female (bell) end of
pipe/fi tting.
c. Apply a continuous ¼ inch bead of sealant
around male end of joint no more than 1/8 inch
from end.
d. Align weld seams in pipes and use a slight
twisting motion to FULLY insert male end into
female end of joint.
e. Smooth sealant around joint for a continuous
seal. Reapply sealant if necessary.
f. Slip the locking band over joint and align closest
bead in locking band with bead in male end of
pipe.
g. Tighten locking band by HAND with a 5/16" nut
driver until snug plus ¼ turn. DO NOT
SECURE JOINTS WITH SHEET METAL
SCREWS OR POP RIVETS. DO NOT
PUNCTURE THE VENT SYSTEM!
a. Clean the male end of each joint using an alcohol
pad to remove any dirt and grease.
b. Apply a continuous ¼ inch bead of sealant
around male end of joint no more than 1/8 inch
from end.