AM Series Boiler & Water Heater User Manual
CHAPTER 6: INSTALL
– VENT & COMBUSTION AIR PIPING
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SECTION 6:
INSTALLATION – VENTING AND COMBUSTION
AIR PIPING
WARNING!
DO NOT
connect this gas appliance, or any other appliance using a positive venting
pressure, in a common vent system with other equipment! Failure to comply with this
WARNING could result in the accumulation of carbon monoxide gas which can cause severe
personal injury or death.
6.1 Combustion Air Contamination Prevention
Install air inlet piping only as described in all of Chapter 6. Do not terminate vent/air in
locations that can allow contamination of combustion air.
WARNING!
Contaminated combustion air will damage the unit possibly causing a dangerous condition.
Ensure that the combustion air will not contain any of the following contaminants:
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Permanent wave solutions;
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Chlorinated waxes/cleaners;
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Chlorine-based swimming pool chemicals;
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Calcium chloride used for thawing;
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Sodium chloride used for water softening;
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Refrigerant leaks;
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Paint or varnish removers;
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Hydrochloric acid/muriatic acid;
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Cements and glues;
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Antistatic fabric softeners used in clothes dryers;
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Chlorine-type bleaches, detergents, and cleaning solvents found in household laundry
rooms;
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Adhesives used to fasten building products and other similar products.
Do not pipe combustion air near sources of products that may contaminate the air combustion,
such as:
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Dry cleaning/laundry areas and establishments;
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Swimming pools;
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Metal fabrication plants;
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Beauty shops;
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Refrigeration repair shops;
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Photo processing plants;
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Auto body shops;
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Plastic manufacturing plants;
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Furniture refinishing areas and establishments;
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Remodeling areas;
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Garages with workshops.
