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03/13 Copyright 2008 Mestek, Inc.

FTF-PVCVO-2

82-0340

Optional PVC
Vent System

Installation instructions
Supplement

Also read and follow:

Futera Fusion installation 
and operation manual

  Th is manual is intended only for use by a qualifi ed heating installer/technician. Read and follow this manual, all supplements and related 

instructional information provided with the boiler. Install, start and service the boiler only in the sequence and methods given in these 

instructions. Failure to do so can result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.

 

Do not use the boiler during construction.

 Construction dust and particulate, particularly drywall dust, will cause contamination of 

the burner, resulting in possible severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.  Th e boiler can only be operated with a dust-

free air supply. Follow the instruction manual procedures to duct air to the boiler air intake. If the boiler has been contaminated by operation 

with contaminated air, follow the instruction manual guidelines to clean, repair or replace the boiler if necessary.

 Affi  x these instructions near to the boiler. Instruct the building owner to retain the instructions for future use by a qualifi ed service technician, 

and to follow all guidelines in the User’s Information Manual.

Condensing 
Finned Copper 
Gas Boilers (CB) & 
Water Heaters (CW)

Summary of Contents for Futera Fusion FTF-PVCVO-2

Page 1: ... damage Do not use the boiler during construction Construction dust and particulate particularly drywall dust will cause contamination of the burner resulting in possible severe personal injury death or substantial property damage The boiler can only be operated with a dust freeairsupply Followtheinstructionmanualprocedurestoductairtotheboilerairintake Iftheboilerhasbeencontaminatedbyoperation wit...

Page 2: ... The return water temperature entering the Futera FusionusingthePVCventingoptionmustnotexceed 155 F Higher return water temperatures will result in a reduction of the firing rate The PVC vent adapter Figures 1 and 2 comes fitted with a flue temperature sensor and flue temperature high limit switch This systemprovidesredundantover temperatureprotectionforthePVC ventsystem Thefluetemperaturesensorco...

Page 3: ...access to the Fusion s economizer cabinet With the PVC vent adaptor positioned at the rearoftheunitcarefullyinsertthemanualresethighlimitthroughthe flue pipe opening in the rear cabinet panel Mount the high limit to the economizer bracket as shown in Figure 3 Donotkinkordamagethehighlimitcapillarytubeorthe limit may be ruined voiding the manufacturer s warranty Placethesmallendoftheventadaptorthro...

Page 4: ...nding a chimney liner gas vent special gas vent or plastic piping installed within a masonry chimney shall not be used to vent another appliance The PVC vent adapter has been engineered to directly accept PVC ventpipe Theinternalgasketintheventadaptorwillformagasand watertightseal Nogluesorsealantsarerequiredatthisconnection Slide the required horizontal length of PVC pipe into the vent adaptor an...

Page 5: ...e Do not store them near heat sparks or flames Keep containers closed when not in use Wear imperviousclothingwhilehandling Donotsmoke eat ordrinkwhilehandlingprimers cleanersandcements Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating Wear eye protection when handling The harmful vapors can be absorbed through the skin and may irritate eyes and skin If inhaled get fresh air and seek medical attenti...

Page 6: ...rd screeninsertsasshownbelow Theminimumdistancefromthe wall must be maintained as shown in the Figures below Figure 4 Horizontal PVC TEE Terminal Figure 5 Horizontal PVC 45 Elbow Terminal Figure 6 Horizontal PVC 90 Elbow Terminal Figure 7 Horizontal PVC Coupling Terminal 10 Min 1 4 SS Bird Screen In Opening 8 Min 1 4 SS Bird Screen In Openings 8 Min 1 4 SS Bird Screen In Openings 10 Min 1 4 SS Bir...

Page 7: ...ertical PVC Terminal TheinputoftheunitmustbesetperTable2ornuisanceshutdowns may occur under strong wind conditions Table 1 Turn Down vs Combustion Air Source When vented vertically the vent and air intake systems should be terminated using standard 45 and 90 PVC Elbow fittings with a 1 4 in stainless steel bird screen insert as shown below TherestoftheapplicableCombustionAir VentilationandVenting ...

Page 8: ...ht 2008 Mestek Inc 260 North Elm Street 7555 Tranmere Drive Westfield MA 01085 Mississauga Ontario L5S 1L4 Canada Phone 413 568 9571 Phone 905 670 5888 Fax 413 568 9613 Fax 905 670 5782 www rbiwaterheaters com ...

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