General Guidelines For Vent Terminations - Lennox EL296DF045XV36B Unit Information

TYPICAL AIR INTAKE PIPE CONNECTIONS
NON−DIRECT VENT APPLICATIONS
NOTE - Air intake screen and elbow may be rotated, so that
screen may be positioned to face forward or to either side.
FIGURE 29
Follow the next two steps when installing the unit in Non‐
Direct Vent applications where combustion air is taken
from indoors and flue gases are discharged outdoors.
1 - Use field-provided materials and the factory-provided
air intake screen to route the intake piping as shown in
figure 29. Maintain a minimum clearance of 3" (76mm)
around the air intake opening. The air intake opening
(with the protective screen) should always be directed
forward, or sideways.
2 - Use cement to secure the intake pipe to the connector,
if desired.

General Guidelines for Vent Terminations

In Non‐Direct Vent applications, combustion air is taken
from indoors and the flue gases are discharged to the out­
doors. The EL296DFV is then classified as a non‐direct
vent, Category IV gas furnace.
In Direct Vent applications, combustion air is taken from
outdoors and the flue gases are discharged to the out­
AIR
INTAKE
SCREEN
(Provided)
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doors. The EL296DFV is then classified as a direct vent,
Category IV gas furnace.
In both Non‐Direct Vent and Direct Vent applications, the
vent termination is limited by local building codes. In the
absence of local codes, refer to the current National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223-1/NFPA 54 in U.S.A., and current
CSA-B149 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Codes in
Canada for details.
Position termination according to location given in figure 31
or 32. In addition, position termination so it is free from any
obstructions and 12" above the average snow accumula­
tion.
At vent termination, care must be taken to maintain
protective coatings over building materials (prolonged
exposure to exhaust condensate can destroy protective
coatings). It is recommended that the exhaust outlet not be
located within 6 feet (1.8m) of an outdoor AC unit because
the condensate can damage the painted coating.
NOTE - See table 22 for maximum allowed exhaust pipe
length without insulation in unconditioned space during
winter design temperatures below 32°F (0°C). If required
exhaust pipe should be insulated with 1/2" (13mm) Arma­
flex or equivalent. In extreme cold climate areas, 3/4"
(19mm) Armaflex or equivalent may be necessary. Insula­
tion must be protected from deterioration. Armaflex with
UV protection is permissable. Basements or other en­
closed areas that are not exposed to the outdoor ambient
temperature and are above 32 degrees F (0°C) are to be
considered conditioned spaces.
IMPORTANT
Do not use screens or perforated metal in exhaust
terminations. Doing so will cause freeze-ups and
may block the terminations.
IMPORTANT
For Canadian Installations Only:
In accordance to CSA International B149 installation
codes, the minimum allowed distance between the
combustion air intake inlet and the exhaust outlet of
other appliances shall not be less than 12 inches
(305mm).