POLY PRO GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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7
Joint Connections
Verify the gasket is seated evenly inside the
groove in the female end. For PP/Metal pipe with
a locking tab, slide locking band on male pipe
section. Insert locking tab into locking band
recess, rotate button away from locking band
clasp, insert pipe sections, push lock band clamp
downward into socket, disengage socket/tab 1/4˝ -
5/8˝ from socket.
Screws are not allowed for joint connection. Never
penetrate the wall of PolyPro vent pipe.
(Exception - a SS screw may be used outside the
building on exterior termination fittings to orient an
elbow, etc.)
IMPORTANT: Locking bands are mandatory on all exhaust vent joints.
Verify gasket is sitting correctly.
Apply a light soapy water film to the gasket and tube end.
Insert pipe fully into end fitting,
Pipe will push in smoothly and evenly, should this not occur remove pipe and reseat gasket.
Reapply light soapy film to ensure easy fit.
Rotate clip so catch is opposite the location tab
Clip catch into place to prevent flue pipes from separating.
Ensure pipes are clipped adequately.
Ensure a minimum of 3deg fall occurs towards the drain end.
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Installation
1.
Pipe lengths may be cut to length. Use an
alternative clamp (PPS-PAC/PPS-LBC) for
the connection if a locking tab is removed.
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Cut square (not an angle) to the end of
the pipe.
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Remove burrs before assembly.
2.
Check with appliance manufacturer for any restrictions or limits on vent length, number of
elbows, etc.
3.
The slope of the vent pipe must be at least 3° (50mm per meter) back to the appliance.
4.
Every horizontal section must be supported.
