F96CTN and G96CTN (Series A): Installation, Start-up, Operating, Service and Maintenance Instructions
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Non-Direct Vent / 1-Pipe System
The vent pipe for a Non Direct Vent (1-pipe) system must terminate
outdoors. See
for references to vent clearances required by
National Code authorities. Allowable vent terminations are shown in
.
A13078A
Fig. 48 – Alberta and Saskatchewan Vent Termination
A combustion air inlet pipe to the outdoors is not required for a
Non-Direct (single-pipe) Vent System. A 12-in. long section of pipe with
a tight radius 2-in. (51 mm) 90 degree elbow is required to be attached to
the furnace. See
. This short inlet air pipe helps to ensure stable
combustion, as well as allow for sound attenuation. To aid sound
attenuation, point the inlet air pipe away from occupants. An extra elbow
and/or five feet of pipe may be used to accomplish the sound attenuation
function.
Termination Requirements for the Provinces of Alberta and
Saskatchewan
The Provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan require a minimum
unobstructed distance of 4 ft. (1.2 M) from the foundation to the property
line of the adjacent lot for vent termination of any appliance with an
input over 35,000 BTUh. If there is less than 4 ft. (1.2 M) of
unobstructed distance to the property line of the adjacent lot, no type of
vent termination is permitted for appliances with inputs greater than
35,000 BTUh.
There are no additional restrictions on unobstructed distances greater
than 8 ft. (2.4 M). All single, two-pipe and concentric vents may be used,
providing all other Code and manufacturer’s requirements in these
instructions are adhered to. Refer to the appropriate
Vent Termination
section above for locating the vent termination
If the unobstructed distance from the foundation to the property line of
the adjacent lot is no less than 4 ft. (1.2 M) and no greater than 8 ft. (2.4
M), it will be necessary to re-direct the flue gas plume. In this situation, a
concentric vent kit cannot be used. A 2-pipe termination (or single pipe
termination when permitted) that re-directs the flue gas away by use of
an elbow or tee, certified to ULC S636 from the adjacent property line
The concentric vent kit currently cannot be modified to attach an elbow
to the vent portion of the rain cap. A tee attached to the rain cap could
potentially direct the flue gas plume toward the intake air stream and
contaminate the incoming combustion air for the furnace.
Refer to
for terminations approved for use in Alberta and
Saskatchewan.
Size the Vent and Combustion Air Pipes
General
Furnace combustion air and vent pipe connections are sized for 2-in. (50
mm ND) PVC/ABS DWV pipe. The combustion air and vent pipe
connections also accommodate 60 mm polypropylene venting systems
with outside diameters of approximately 60 mm (2-3/8 inches). Any pipe
diameter change should be made outside furnace casing in vertical pipe.
Any change in diameter to the pipe must be made as close to the furnace
as reasonably possible. See
The Maximum Vent Length for the vent and combustion air pipe (when
used) is determined from the Maximum Equivalent Vent Length in
minus the number of fittings multiplied by the deduction for
each type of fitting used from
.
A93034
Fig. 49 – Combustion Air and Vent Pipe Diameter Transition
Location and Elbow Configuration
OPTIONAL TERMINATION
BRACKET FOR 2-PIPE
TERMINATIONS
12-IN. (305 MM)
ABOVE ANTICIPATED
SNOW LEVEL
12 IN. (305 MM) MIN.
SEPARATION BETWEEN
BOTTOM OF COMBUSTION
AIR AND BOTTOM OF VENT.
12 IN. (305 MM) MIN. SEPARATION
BETWEEN BOTTOM OF
COMBUSTION AIR AND
BOTTOM OF VENT.
MAINTAIN 12 IN. (305 MM)
CLEARANCE ABOVE
HIGHEST ANTICIPATED
SNOW LEVEL OR GRADE,
WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
COMBUSTION-AIR
(ELBOW PARALLEL TO WALL)
OPTIONAL
BRACKET
COUPLING
OVERHANG
EXHAUST
CLEARANCE TO OVERHANG PER CODE
NOTICE
!
OPTIONAL CONFIGURATION FOR COMBUSTION
AIR INLET PIPE
In applications where there is a risk of excessive moisture entering the
combustion air inlet pipe, a moisture trap may be added to the inlet pipe
to help prevent moisture from entering the furnace from the combustion
.
When sizing venting systems, the equivalent length of the optional
moisture trap (15 feet/5 M) must be taken into account.
FURNACE
PIPE DIAMETER
TRANSITION IN
VERTICAL SECTION
NOT IN
HORIZONTAL
SECTION