Prestige Solo 399 Concentric Vent System Supplement

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WARNING

2008-37 Prestige Conc_AIrVentSup.

This document is intended to be used by a qualified heating contractor or service

technician. Read all instructions within this document and within the PRESTIGE

Boiler Installation and Maintenance Manual, before proceeding with the installa-

tion. It is recommended to follow the procedures in the steps given, skipping or

missing procedural steps could result in severe personal injury, death or sub-

stantial property damage.

Installation of this boiler must comply with local requirements and codes and

with the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54, ANSI Z223.1 for installations within the

U.S. For installations in Canada the installation must comply with CSA B149.1 or

B149.2

NOTICE

prestige

Solo 399

Concentric Vent/Air System Supplement

Date: 3/16/09

Summary of content (12 pages)

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prestige Solo 399 Concentric Vent/Air System Supplement WARNING This document is intended to be used by a qualified heating contractor or service technician. Read all instructions within this document and within the PRESTIGE Boiler Installation and Maintenance Manual, before proceeding with the installation. It is recommended to follow the procedures in the steps given, skipping or missing procedural steps could result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
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Table of Contents PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SECTION I - PRE-INSTALLATION ITEMS General Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Vent/Air System Kit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Assembled Vent/Air System Kit Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Product & Safety Information Definitions The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of potential hazards or to important information concerning the product. NOTICE WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if ignored, can result in death, serious injury or substantial property damage. Indicates special instructions on installation, operation or maintenance, which are important to equipment but not related to personal injury hazards.
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Pre-Installation Items SECTION I - Pre-Installation Items Do not connect more than a single boiler into the vent/air system. General Requirements All penetrations of the vent/air system through ceilings, floors or walls must be properly fire stopped. Check with local codes and requirements regarding fire stops and vent penetrations. Installation of the vent/air system must comply with local codes and requirements and with the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54, ANSI Z223.1 for installations in the U.S.
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Pre-Installation Items 35” Face of Wall 9 1/2” 10” Fig. 2: Assembled Vent/Air System Kit Dimensions Clamp Hanging PSVCLP01 Adjustable Length (12.4” to 17”) PSVPIP01 Fire Stop Support PSVSUP01 Pipe - 40” Fixed PSVPIP02 Elbow - 90º PSVELB01 Elbow - 45º PSVELB02 Inner Pipe Gasket Not Shown PSVGSK01 Clamp Seal PSVCLP02 Fig.
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Vent/Air System Installation SECTION II - Vent/Air System Installation 3. Vent/Air System Clearance Requirements Maintain the following clearances to the termination: a. At least 3 feet from adjacent walls b. No closer than 3 feet below roof overhangs The vent/air system may maintain zero clearance to combustible & non-combustible materials. c. At least 7 feet above any public walkways d. At least 3 feet above any forced air intake (does not include the combustion air inlet) within 10 feet.
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Vent/Air System Installation Vent/Air Adapter 9 1/2” Face of Wall Boiler Air Inlet Adapter Boiler Vent Outlet Adapter Air Intake 12” Min. Adapter Band Clamps Fig. 6: Assembly of Vent/Air Adapter Grade/Anticipated Snow Line Vent/Air System Joint Assembly 1. When installing the vent system, the female end of the pipe or fitting should face up or away from the boiler. Fig. 5: Installation Requirements 4. 5. Horizontal or vertical runs of the vent/air system must be supported at every joint.
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Vent/Air System Installation WARNING WARNING It is very important that the clamp be properly installed. Failure to properly connect the vent components could lead to vent failure and can result in death, serious injury or substantial property damage. Do not over tighten the self-drilling screws into the sections. Use a low torque screw drive to prevent stripping out the holes.
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Vent/Air System Installation Adjustable Length Vent/Air System Pipe 5. The gaps between the outer pipe of the termination fitting and the support plates must be sealed with a high quality silicone caulk. Also apply the silicone caulk along the outer edge of the support plates sealing the plates to the wall. WARNING The component piping and fittings (excluding the termination fitting) are not design to be cut for custom lengths.
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Vent/Air System Installation Fire Stop Support Plate Multiple Vent/Air System Terminations The Fire Stop Support Plate must be used when the vent/air system piping passing through any floors, ceilings, enclosed chase or exterior walls. This plate can be used for vertical or horizontal penetrations. For multiple boiler vent/air system installations maintain a minimum of 12 inches from centerlines as shown in Fig. 8. 1. Prepare a 6-inch round or square opening. Remove any insulation from the opening. 2.
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Maintenance Procedures SECTION III - Maintenance Procedures Inspect Vent/Air System Visually inspect the vent/air system annually for blockage, deterioration or leakage. Immediately repair any joints that show signs of deterioration or leakage with the boiler turned off. WARNING Failure to inspect the vent/air system and have any conditions repaired can result in severe personal injury or death.
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