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Vertical direct venting
Alternate vertical concentric venting
Th
is appliance may be installed with a concentric vent
arrangement where the vent pipe is routed through an
existing unused venting system; or by using the existing
unused venting system as a chase for vent and combustion
air routing.
Concentric Venting Arrangement
Th
e venting is to be vertical through the roof. Th
e annular
space between the O.D. of the vent pipe and the I.D. of the
existing unused venting system is utilized for the combustion
air source.
Th
e minimum size of the existing vent system required to
achieve enough annular space for combustion air can be
found in Table 5A.
Th
e upper and lower termination as well as any other unsealed
joints in the existing vent system
must be
sealed to ensure that
all combustion air is drawn from under the vent cap as shown
in FIG.’s 5-8 and 5-9.
Approved venting materials must be used as specifi ed in
Table 3D on page 20.
Follow all vent / air termination and clearance requirements
per this section to the appropriate example. Installation must
comply with local requirements and with the National Fuel
Gas Code.
Th
e maximum allowable equivalent vent and air intake
lengths for this venting arrangement are to be determined
from the General Venting Section.
If an existing unused venting system is converted for use
with this method of concentric venting, the installer must
ensure that the existing venting system is clean and free from
particulate contamination that will harm this appliance and
cause increased nuisance calls or maintenance. See Table 1A
on page 11 for a list of corrosive contaminants and sources.
Two example scenarios of a concentric venting arrangement
are shown for illustrative purposes in FIG.’s 5-8 and 5-9.
Figure 5-8 Concentric Vent Example 1
12"
MIN.
FLUE EXHAUST
AIR INLET
W/ SCREEN
FLUE OUTLET
SEALED
CAP
EXISTING
SEAL
SEAL
COMBUSTION AIR
*For concept illustration only. Individual installations
may vary due to job site specifi c equipment.
Figure 5-9 Concentric Vent Example 2
FLUE EXHAUST
AIR INLET
W/ SCREEN
FLUE OUTLET
SEALED
CAP
EXISTING
SEAL
SEAL
COMBUSTION AIR
SEAL
*For concept illustration only. Individual installations
may vary due to job site specifi c equipment.
Model
Vent / Air
Inlet Size
Minimum Existing
Vent / Chase Size
400 - 601
4"
7"
701 - 801
6"
10"
Table 5A Alternate Vertical Concentric Vent / Chase Sizes
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