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F. When combustion air is supplied by mechanical means, an airflow-sensing device must be installed. It
must be wired into the pre-ignition limit c to prevent the burner from starting or to stop an operating
burner in case of air supply failure.
G. When all combustion air is supplied through a make-up air heater, and the appliance is interlocked to
the heater, the requirements of paragraphs A through F do not apply.
Canadian Minimum Area of Combustion and Ventilation Air Openings
SONIC
TM
Boiler
BTU/Hr
Required Combustion Air
Opening
Ventilation Air Opening
Model #
Input
in
2
mm
2
in
2
mm
2
SC-1500
1,500,000
50
32,258
10
6,452
SC-2000
2,000,000
67
43,226
10
6,452
SC-3000
3,000,000
100
64,516
10
6,452
SC-4000
4,000,000
134
86,451
13.4
6,452
3.3.2 Flue Venting Installation
This boiler is not certified for use with Type "B" vent nor with
PVC
venting. All P-K SONIC
TM
boilers are dual
certified as a Category II and Category IV appliances, as defined in
ANSI Z21.13/CSA
4.9
, latest edition.
The
vent material to be used for US and Canada is listed in the Table of Acceptable Materials for Venting Systems
located in
Section 2.4.5 Venting Materials for Flue/Exhaust Systems
. The exhaust vent can be run
horizontally or vertically.
Vent installations shall be in accordance with NFPA54/ANSI Z223.1, the National Fuel Gas Code, or CAN/
CSA-B149.1, the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, or applicable provisions of the local building
codes.
3.3.2.1 Vent Sizing
The vent must be sized in accordance with the
ASHRAE
Systems and Equipment handbook, Chapter 30 or
according to the vent manufacturer’s recommendations. When using manufactured venting systems, consult
your vent supplier for correct sizing and structural support requirements. See the below table for vent design
parameters
P-K SONIC™ Boiler Model
Frictional Resistance
Stack Temperature
CO2 Natural Gas
CO2 LP Gas
SC-1500, SC-2000, SC-
3000, SC-4000
0.22” wc
220 °F
9.2%
10.4%
