Joint Cementing Procedure; Venting Practices - Lennox G43UF SERIES Unit Information

B−Joint Cementing Procedure
All cementing of joints should be done according to the
specifications outlined in ASTM D 2855.
WARNING
DANGER OF EXPLOSION!
Fumes from PVC glue may ignite during system
check. Allow fumes to dissipate for at least 5 minutes
before placing unit into operation.
1 − Measure and cut vent pipe to desired length.
2 − Debur and chamfer end of pipe, removing any ridges
or rough edges. If end is not chamfered, edge of pipe
may remove cement from fitting socket and result in a
leaking joint.
3 − Clean and dry surfaces to be joined.
4 − Test fit joint and mark depth of fitting on outside of pipe.
5 − Uniformly apply liberal coat of PVC primer for PVC or
ABS cleaner for ABS to inside socket surface of fitting
and male end of pipe to depth of fitting socket.
6 − Promptly apply solvent cement to end of pipe and in-
side socket surface of fitting. Cement should be ap-
plied lightly but uniformly to inside of socket. Take
care to keep excess cement out of socket. Apply sec-
ond coat to end of pipe.
NOTE − Time is critical at this stage. Do not allow prim-
er to dry before applying cement.
7 − Immediately after applying last coat of cement to pipe,
and while both inside socket surface and end of pipe
are wet with cement, forcefully insert end of pipe into
socket until it bottoms out. Turn pipe 1/4 turn during as-
sembly (but not after pipe is fully inserted) to distribute
cement evenly.
NOTE − Assembly should be completed within 20 sec-
onds after last application of cement. Hammer blows
should not be used when inserting pipe.
8 − After assembly, wipe excess cement from pipe at end
of fitting socket. A properly made joint will show a
bead around its entire perimeter. Any gaps may indi-
cate a defective assembly due to insufficient solvent.
9 − Handle joints carefully until completely set.
C−Venting Practices
The thickness of construction through which vent pipes
may be installed is 24" (610mm) maximum and 3/4"
(19mm) minimum. If a G43UF furnace replaces a furnace
which was commonly vented with another gas appliance,
the size of the existing vent pipe for that gas appliance must
be checked. Without the heat of the original furnace flue
products, the existing vent pipe is probably oversized for
the single water heater or other appliance. The vent should
be checked for proper draw with the remaining appliance.
1. Use recommended piping materials for exhaust pip-
ing.
2. Secure all joints, including drip leg, gas-tight using ap-
proved cement.
Suspend piping using hangers at a minimum of every 5
feet (1.52m) for schedule
40 PVC and every 3 feet
(.91m) for ABS−DWV, PVC−
DWV, SPR−21 PVC, and
SDR−26 PVC piping. A suit-
able hanger can be fabri-
cated by using metal or
plastic strapping or a large
wire tie.
3. In areas where piping penetrates joists or interior
walls, hole must be large enough to allow clearance on
all sides of pipe through center of hole using a hanger.
4. Secure piping at the point where it exits the outside
wall or roof in order to prevent transmission of vibra-
tion to the structure.
5. When furnace is installed in a residence where unit is
shut down for an extended period of time, such as a
vacation home, make provisions for draining conden-
sate collection trap and lines.
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STRAPPING
(metal, plastic
or large wire
ties)
FIGURE 18