ENERGY KINETICS EK1C, Installation & Service Manual

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Vent Pipe Joint Connections
WARNING: Joint connections not meeting full insertion can leak, causing severe personal injury, death or substantial
property damage.
DANGER: Fasteners (screws, rivets, etc.) must not penetrate the components of the vent system either when joining
pipes and fittings or using support straps. Drilling holes in the components is not permitted. Exception: For
exterior components only, one stainless steel screw per joint may be used to fix direction of vent.
CAUTION : Damaged gaskets can cause leakage of dangerous levels of carbon monoxide or property damage due to
condensate leaks.
Each female end of each component uses a gasket installed by the vent manufacturer. Check each
component to ensure the gasket is present and not damaged from shipping.
Stainless Steel: Pipe insertion at joint must be at least 1.75” minimum
Gear clamps must be tightened to a minimum of 40 in/lbs with a maximum of 50 in/lbs.
WARNING: Over tightening the gear clamp can cause the seal to fail. DO NOT use power tools when tightening gear
clamps.
Polypropylene: Locking rings must be used at each interior connection to meet the requirements of ULC-S636 & UL-1738.
SIDEWALL VENT LIMITATIONS
The Accel CS boiler and the vent system must be carefully installed, adjusted and maintained. It should be annually
checked and adjusted if necessary.
The conventional chimney can absorb, unseen, the many things that can go wrong with a combustion system such as
poor ignition, improper air adjustment, accumulation of pet hair or lint on the inlet shutter, component malfunctions,
improper setup or installation, etc.
With sidewall venting, the effect of these conditions can result in an exhaust that may contain odors or incompletely
burned fuel. These flue products, while still effectively discharged outside the home, may cause discoloration to siding or
areas immediately surrounding the vent. The flue by-products may be corrosive and can cause damage to nearby objects
such as condensers, playground equipment, landscaping, shrubs, etc. The exhaust may emit odors similar to a poorly
tuned car exhaust. This would normally not be apparent when discharged from a chimney well above the roofline.
No one can guarantee that at all times the exhaust will be without a trace of odor or corrosive by-products for all the
reasons described above which may be beyond the control of the homeowner, manufacturer, installer or service company.
Periodic cleaning of the area around the vent may be required if the appearance is objectionable in the view of the
homeowner. This cannot be the responsibility of the manufacturer, installer or service company.