John Wood Envirosense Power Direct Vent (prior to May 2010) User Manual

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InstallatIon of vent sYsteM, sIdewall

With the route of the venting system and selection of materials completed,

as discussed in the section of this manual titled PLANNING THE VENT

SYSTEM, the through the wall vent terminal in place and the first section

of piping, up to first elbow, installed at the blower it is time to complete the

installation of the venting system for the sidewall installation.

fIGure 22.

Before completing the installation of the venting system be sure to read

the sections of this manual discussing the proper method of cutting and

cementing PVC pipe and fittings: VENT PIPE PREPARATION.

It is recommended that the completion of the venting system start at

the blower assembly and run to the coupling on the inside wall of the

vent terminal, Figure 18A.

The vent system piping should be supported every 5 feet (1.5 m)

of vertical run and every 3 feet (91 cm) of horizontal run. All piping

and fittings must be joined by the proper procedures as described

under: VENT PIPE PREPARATION.

InstallatIon of vertIcal vent sYsteM

A proper flashing or “BOOT” should be used to seal the pipe where it

exits the roof. The total vent system should not exceed the equivalent

feet of pipe as listed in Table 1.

Provide support for all pipe protruding through the roof. All piping

should be properly secured. The vent system piping should be

supported every 5 feet (1.5 m) of vertical run and every 3 feet (91 cm)

of horizontal run. All piping and fittings must be joined by the proper

procedures as described under: VENT PIPE PREPARATION.

fIGure 23.

IMportant

The vent system must terminate so that proper clearances are

maintained as cited in local codes or the current edition of the

Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code (CAN/CSA-B149.1) and

as listed below:

1. Vent Termination must extend a minimum of 12 inches (30.5 cm)

above roof or above the anticipated snow level to prevent blockage

of the vent termination, as shown in Figures 20 and 21.

concentrIc vent InstallatIon

This appliance is certified for concentric venting with concentric vent

kit #9006328005. Follow instructions below for proper installations.

KIt coMponents

Each kit is comprised of the following:

Item

Description

Qty.

Rain Cap

3 in.

1

SDR-26 pipe

4 in. dia.

1

SDR-26 pipe

2½ in. dia.

1

Y Concentric Fitting

3 in.

1

Installation Instructions

194504

1

Field supplied pipe and fittings are required to complete the

installation.

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