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Figure 30 - Condensate Neutralizer Kit
An overflow bypass drain line must be
installed.
When connecting drain line(s) to building
drain, an air gap must be present for proper
operation of the condensate disposal system.
Inspect and monitor effectiveness of
neutralization
media
within
cartridge.
Replace or refill as necessary.
General Venting
Safe operation of indirect-fired gas furnaces
requires a properly operating vent system
which exhausts all the products of
combustion (flue gases) to the outside
atmosphere.
Venting must be in accordance with local
codes and section 5.3 of the National Fuel
Gas Code NFPA54 / ANSI Z223.1 in the
United States or sections 7.2, 7.3, or 7.4 of
CAN/CSA B149.1 Natural and Propane
Installation
Code
in
Canada.
Local
requirements typically supersede national
requirements.
V3 furnaces are listed as IV heaters. Category
IV furnaces operate with a positive vent
pressure and vent gas temperatures typically
less than 150
°
F. The venting system must be
gas tight and water tight. Proper installation
of the vent system must also assure drainage
of condensate to prevent deterioration of the
vent system.
The vent piping must be exclusive to a single
furnace. Do not use dampers in vent pipes.
All pipe openings external to building must
have a protective screen installed.
Exhaust vent ducting must NOT be joined
(no common flue).
Vent pipe used for this furnace may be
Schedule 40 PVC pipe or vent pipe listed to
UL 1738 or ULC S636. All field installed
vent pipe and fittings must be from the same
manufacturer. DO NOT intermix vent system
parts from different vent manufacturers. All
furnaces include a vent connector/ couplings
for attachments of the vent pipe. Minimum
length before any turns in pipe is 12”. In
Canada, the PVC vent pipe must be approved
to ULC S636.
To ensure that piping is leak free after
installation, PVC sections must be solvent
welded (glued) consistent with industry
standards and applicable local codes. Primer
and cement for joints must conform to
applicable ASTM standards.
The vent and combustion air piping must be
properly supported. A 10ft. long section of
schedule 40 PVC pipe weighs approximately
14 lbs for 3 in. diameter and 20 lbs. for 4 in.
diameter. Horizontal sections must be
installed with an upward pitch of not less than
¼ in./ft. (21 mm/m) and securely supported
every 3ft. For suspended support, use cradle
type hangers to allow for expansion and
contraction.
FURNACE VENTING
Failure to provide proper venting
affects furnace performance and may
result in a health hazard which could
cause serious personal injury or
death.
WARNING