Instruction manual

Part number 550-142-056/0411
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GWC gas-fired water boiler — Boiler Manual
DIRECT EXHAUST — Sidewall
DO NOT sidewall vent DIRECT EX-
HAUST APPLICATIONS
at altitudes
above 5,500 feet. Sidewall venting is
only allowed for DIRECT VENT ap-
plications (ducted combustion air)
at altitudes above 5,500 feet.
Allowable vent/air pipe materials &
lengths
Use only the vent materials and kits
listed in Figure 40, page 33. Provide
pipe adapters if specified.
1. Locate the termination such that the total air
piping and vent piping from the boiler to the
termination will not exceed the maximum
length given in Figure 39, page 32.
Determine termination location
1. The air and vent terminations must be
installed as shown in Figure 57 and in Fig-
ure 58, page 50.
2. The terminations must comply with clearances
and limitations shown in Figure 41, page 35.
3. Locate the termination so it is not likely to be
damaged by foreign objects, such as stones
or balls, or subject to buildup of leaves or
sediment.
Multiple vent/air terminations
1. Terminate each vent of multiple direct exhaust
GWC boilers as described in this manual for
individual vents.
2. Space terminations as required for best instal-
lation practices and required maintenance.
a. External venting greater than 4 feet
requires an enclosure around the vent
pipe. The vent termination must exit
through the enclosure as shown in Fig-
ure 57, page 49, maintaining all required
clearances.
Prepare wall penetration
In addition to the vent materials,
this installation requires two (2)
sidewall termination plates and
one (1) bird screen, unless using an
AL29-4C termination fitting with
integral screen. Sidewall plates can
be made by cutting W-T sidewall
plates in half or can be fabricated
and supplied by the installer. Two
two-hole plates and two bird screens
are supplied with the boiler for use
with 3" PVC pipe.
Figure 57 INSTALLATION SEQUENCE — Direct exhaust sidewall
Step 1 Read and follow all instructions in this manual. DO NOT proceed with
vent installation until you have read page 29 through page 35,
page 47 and page 48.
Step 2 Install the boiler in a location that allows proper routing of vent piping to
the selected sidewall location.
Step 3 Make sure the selected sidewall termination location complies with Fig-
ure 41, page 35.
Step 4 Use only the vent materials listed in Figure 40, page 33. Provide pipe adapt-
ers where required. Vent piping length must not exceed the value shown in
Figure 39, page 32.
In addition to the vent materials, this installation
requires two (2) sidewall termination plates and one bird screen,
unless using an AL29-4C termination fitting with integral screen
.
Sidewall plates can be made by cutting a W-T sidewall plate in half or can
be fabricated and supplied by the installer. Two two-hole plates and two
bird screens are supplied with the boiler.
Step 5 Prepare the sidewall penetration and secure the sidewall plate as instructed
in this section. See “Prepare wall penetration” on page 49 and “Termination
and fittings” on page 50.
Step 6 The vent piping can terminate using a coupling or down-turned elbow, or
snorkeled and terminated with an elbow. See illustration above. The coupling
or elbow must butt against the outside plate.
Step 7 Install vent piping between the boiler and the sidewall opening. Slope
horizontal piping downward toward the boiler at least 1/4 inch per foot.
See page 46 for general guidelines.
Step 8 Install pipe supports every 5 feet on both the horizontal and vertical runs.
Install a hanger support within 6 inches of any upturn in the piping.
Step 9 Attach the vent termination exterior piping, if used: Use any of the con-
figurations shown above, as needed to ensure clearance above grade or
snow line.
Step 10 The vent pipe may run up as high as 4 feet with no enclosure. The vent
pipe must be secured with braces, and all clearances and lengths must be
maintained. Space braces no further than 24 inches apart.
Step 11 External venting greater than 4 feet requires an insulated enclosure around
the vent and air pipes. The vent and air terminations must exit through
the enclosure as shown in the illustration above, maintaining all required
clearances.