Weil-McLain GOLD CGs - Manual (Page 15)

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Part Number 550-141-873/0502 15
Install vent support
1. Apply 1 elastomer gripper to vent support.
2. Intall vent support around vent piping just below
draft hood connector as shown in Figure 15 . Fasten
support around vent piping with 1 – 1
¹⁄₄" screw.
3. Tighten screw until support does not turn or slide
around vent piping.
Install 5" x 5" x 3" tee
Step 3
Step 4
1. Slide tee over vent piping and attach uncrimped end
to bottom of draft hood connector:
a. Drill 3 holes in tee for
¹⁄₄" sheet metal screws.
Do not allow drill to
penetrate vent pipe. Drill
holes carefully in tee and use
only 1 /
4
" screws to fasten tee
to draft hood connector.
Failure to do so can damage
vent pipe, causing severe
personal injury or substantial
property damage.
b. Seal all seams and screws with approved sealant.
2. Secure bottom cap to tee with duct tape. Slide
elastomer flashing up around vent pipe and tuck
lip into cap’s bottom opening. Seal with approved
sealant.
Follow vent pipe manufacturer's instructions to
assemble and seal joints. Sealant recommended by vent
pipe manufacturer must be used as indicated in their
instructions. Vent and combustion air connector piping
must be sealed
gas-tight to prevent possibility of flue
gas spillage and carbon monoxide emissions, resulting
in severe personal injury or death.
Draft hood
connector
Vent
support
87308
5” x 5” x 3”
Tee
Elastomer
flashing
Draft hood
connector
Bottom cap
87309
Figure 15 Install vent support
Figure 16 Install tee