D. Vent Diagrams
The fi rst 90° elbow MUST be a starter elbow.
To replace the fi rst starter elbow with two 45° elbows, refer to Figure 5.4 All other 90° elbows can be replaced with two 45°
elbows.
General Rules:
•
SUBTRACT 3 ft from the total H measurement for each 90° elbow installed horizontally.
SUBTRACT 1-1/2 ft from the total H measurement for each 45° elbow installed horizontally.
•
A maximum of three 90° elbows (or six 45° elbows) may be used in any vent confi guration. Some elbows may be installed
horizontally. See Figure 5.6.
•
Elbows may be placed back to back anywhere in the system as long as the fi rst 90° elbow is a starter elbow except as
shown in Figure 5.4.
•
When penetrating a combustible wall, a wall shield fi restop must be installed.
•
When penetrating a combustible ceiling, a ceiling fi restop must be installed.
•
Horizontal runs of vent do not require vertical rise; horizontal runs may be level.
Top Vent—Horizontal Termination—One Elbow
14
Fire Risk
Explosion Risk
Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles between fi restops.
•
ALWAYS maintain specifi ed clearances around venting and fi restop systems.
•
Install fi restops as specifi ed.
Failure to keep insulation or other material away from vent pipe may cause fi re.
Note: ICON direct vent appliances require the use of vinyl
soffit shield (ICONDV-VSS) whever the unit is terminated
horizontally in a home with vinyl siding.
V
min.
1
12 in./305 mm
18 in./457 mm
24 in./610 mm
-
Figure 5.3
Top Vent-Horiztonal Termination-One Elbow
Heatilator • ICON DV • 4042-300 Rev R • 06/07
WARNING
Table 5.1
V
max.
H
max.
1
1
-
25 in./635 mm
-
18 ft/5.49 m
-
25 ft/7.62 m
25 ft/7.62 m
25 ft/7.62 m
H
1
V
1