P-K MACH
®
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Revised: January 3, 2020
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1004905981 P-K MACH C1500H-C4000 Installation and
Owners Manual (Rev F Jan-2020).docx
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Vent Sizing
The vent must be sized in accordance with the ASHRAE Systems and Equipment handbook, Chapter
30 or according to the vent manufacturer
’s recommendations. When using manufactured venting
systems, consult your vent supplier for correct sizing and structural support requirements. See the
table below table for vent design parameters.
P-K MACH
®
Boiler Model
Draft
Stack Temperature
CO
2
Natural Gas
CO
2
Propane Gas
C-1500H, C-2000H, C-2500,
C-3000, C-4000
Category II
-
0.01” to -0.04” W.C.
220 °F (gross)
9.2%
10.4%
C-1500H, C-2000H, C-2500,
C-3000, C-4000
Category IV
(Sealed Combustion)
+0.01” to +0.22” W.C.
220 °F (gross)
9.2%
10.4%
C-1500H, C-2000H, C-2500,
C-3000, C-4000
Category IV
(Exhaust Only)
+0.01” to +0.4” W.C.
220 °F (gross)
9.2%
10.4%
3.5.2 Vent Termination
For interior clearance requirements, refer to
The vent shall extend at least three (3) feet
above the roof, or at least two (2) feet above the highest part of any structure within ten (10) feet
of the vent. This is illustrated in the following diagram.
Additionally, the boiler vent shall terminate at least 3 ft. above a forced air inlet located within 10 ft.
