Section 3, Installing the Exhaust System
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The exhaust piping and heater outlet are HOT; areas
surrounding the exhaust parts must be thermally shielded and
protected with thermal insulation from heat build-up and the
hot exhaust component surfaces. Nothing can come into
inadvertent contact with any part of the exhaust system.
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The exhaust piping and parts must have a minimum of 3” (7.6
cm) clearance from all surfaces. Unless appropriate heat
shielding and or insulation is used.
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Ensure that the exhaust cannot be plugged or restricted.
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The exhaust fitting on the Hurricane
®
Chinook Heating System
is 2.0” O.D. and the exhaust pipe used must have a minimum of
2.0” I.D. throughout its length.
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All exhaust elbows must be of a large radius design.
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The exhaust run must be supported a minimum of every 3’ of its
installed length.
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The exhaust connection point on the Hurricane
®
Chinook
Heating System must be clamped and sealed with an exhaust
sealing compound to ensure the connection is tight and leak
free. All other exhaust connection must be made the same way.
Make sure the sealing compound does not restrict the exhaust
flow. The Hurricane
®
Chinook Heating System exhaust outlet
pipe and the exhaust pipe itself must not be distorted or
damaged during this process.
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When the Hurricane
®
Chinook Heating System is running the
connection points must be checked for leaks, any found must be
corrected. Periodically, check the exhaust fittings, connections,
exhaust tube, and insulation for leaks and integrity; make
repairs or replacements if necessary.
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Appropriate exhaust insulation must be used to cover the entire
length of any interior exhaust run.
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Solid stainless steel exhaust tubing or approved exhaust tubing
is recommended but an approved stainless steel flexible exhaust
tubing can also be used. If flexible exhaust tubing is used, the
tubing must be inspected regularly for leaks and deterioration as
this type of exhaust does not have the life expectancy of solid
tubing. U-bolt clamps are recommended for joining flex and
solid tubing as they apply firm, even pressure.
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