Hydro Smart 115 PLUS, Installation Manual And Owner'S Manual

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General rules for vent termina tions:
• A condensate collector is required for horizontal and/or v erti cal vent runs exceeding 5 ft. of
equivalent length (not including sidewall terminat ons).
• A backfl ow preventor should be installed in the exhaust when the heater is installed in climates
subject to freezing temperatur es.
WARNING! Do not mix parts or fittings of di ff erent material types, and do not mix pipe, fittings, or
joining methods from di ff erent manufacturer s. Combus tion exhaust can contain carbon monoxide and
must be properly vented outside. Breathing abnormal amounts of carbon monoxide can result in seri-
ous injury or dea th.
• Avoid loca ting the boiler vent termina tion near any air intake devices . These fans can
pick up the exhaust flue products from the boiler and return them to the building. This
can create a health hazar d.
• Locate the vent termina tion so that it cannot be blocked by any debris, at any time. Most codes
require that the termina tion must be at leas t 12 in. (305 mm) above grade and an ticip ated snow
level, but the installer may determine if it should be higher depending on the job site c ondition
and applicable c odes.
• A proper sidewall termina tion is required when the boiler is vented through a sidew all.
• Refer to the following pages for exhaust termina tion and air inlet clear ances.