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Table 2 ). Laars does not recommend indoor
installations that do not provide combustion air from
outside the building.

Boiler rooms which are confined spaces require

two permanent air supply openings: one within 12
inches (30.5 cm) of the ceiling, the other within 12
inches (30.5 cm) of the floor.

NOTE: Check with louver manufacturers for net free
area of louvers. If screens or louvers are installed, add
50 percent for each screen/louver to the net free area.
Check the latest edition of ANSI Z223.1 or in Canada
CSA B149 and all local codes applicable to
combustion air.

2.4.1 Outdoor Air Supply
When combustion air comes directly through an

outside wall, each opening must have a minimum free
area of at least one square inch for each 4,000 BTU/h
input of the total input rating of all appliances in the
enclosed area. (In Canada, refer to CSA B149.1)

2.4.2 Indoor Air Supply
Confined and non-confined areas have different

requirements for installation. Check the latest edition
of ANSI Z223.1 or in Canada CSA B149 and all local
codes applicable to combustion air.

2.4.3 Exhaust Fans or Vents
Any equipment which uses air or removes air

from the boiler room can use up the combustion air
supply or reverse the natural draft action of the venting
system. This could cause flue products to build up in
the boiler room. More air must be supplied to make up
for the decrease.

2.5 Venting (Category I)

2.5.1 General Information
When installed indoors, the drafthood must be

connected to a venting system. The venting system
must be installed by a qualified installer and in
accordance with the latest edition of ANSI Z223.1. In
Canada, the installation must be in accordance with
CSA B149.1, and any local codes that apply.

The vent pipe must have a listed vent cap, and

extend at least 2 feet (0.6 m) above any object within a
10 foot (3.0 m) radius.

NOTE: Do not use sheet metal screws at the snap
lock joints of Type B double-wall gas vents.

Do not weld or bolt the vent pipe to the boiler

drafthood. The weight of the stack must not rest on the
boiler. The drafthood and boiler top must be easily
removable for normal boiler service and inspection.

Table 2. Air Openings to Outside.

Required Net Free Opening Area

Directly from Outside

At Top

At Bottom

Model

in.

2

cm

2

in.

2

cm

2

250

63

406

63

406

400

100

645

100

645

Note: For screens or louvers, add 50%.

Figure 21. Indoor Installation and Venting.

Notes:
1.

The drafthood must sit directly on top of the heater
as shown and must not be altered in any manner.

2.

An Underwriters' Laboratories listed vent cap is re-
quired to eliminate downdraft and allow the heater
to function properly.

3.

Use approved roof fitting.

Vent terminated at
least 2 ft. (61cm)
above any
object within
10 ft. (3.0m)

10 ft.

(3.0m)

2 ft. (61cm)

Listed Vent

Cap

Storm Collar

Roof Jack

Drafthood

1/4 in. (0.6cm)
Minimum Pitch
Per Foot of
Horizontal Pipe

Figure 20. Base for Outdoor Installation.

LAARS

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(Side View)

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Base For Outdoor Unit

Adequate

Air Supply

To Room

Top and

Bottom

5 ft.

min.

(1.5m)

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