Archgard 3600-DVTR24N - Manual (Page 23)

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APPROVED VENT COMPONENTS
The appliance will not function without being connected to a proper venting system. This
appliance may only use direct vent system supplied by Archgard Industries or Simpson Dura-
Vent direct vent systems with the appropriate adaptor dependent upon the venting guidelines
within this manual.
For best and safe venting performance, here are some general venting rules:
❖ Use only Archgard, Simpson Dura-Vent, direct vent or Selkirk Direct Temp vent
components.
❖ Maintain a minimum of 1” (25mm) clearance to combustibles from the outside surfaces of
vertical vents and minimum of 1” (25mm) sides and bottom, and 2” (50mm) from top
surfaces of horizontal vents.
❖ Observe local code restrictions, if any, regarding the installation of this type of gas
appliance.
❖ Observe the venting charts given in this manual.
❖ Use vent spacers between the inside 4” (101mm) and outside 7” (178mm) vents at 3 ft
(915mm) intervals (Archgard Direct Vent System ONLY).
❖ Never slope horizontal vents downwards towards the vent termination.
❖ Terminate (Horizontally) the vent only with an approved vent termination supplied by
Archgard Industries (Part # 999-DV-HTC) Simpson Dura-Vent Termination Cap or Selkirk
direct temp termination cap.
❖ Terminate (Vertically) the vent only with Simpson Dura-Vent Vertical Termination Cap or
Selkirk Direct Temp Vertical Termination Cap.
❖ Support horizontal vents every 3 ft (915mm) to prevent sagging.
VENTING CONNECTION
Please strictly follow the venting instructions for optimum performance from the
appliance and to avoid sooting and/or service calls.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS