Joint Cementing Procedure; Venting Practices - Lennox ELITE Series Installation Instructions Manual

Joint Cementing Procedure

All cementing of joints should be done according to the
specifications outlined in ASTM D 2855.
NOTE - A sheet metal screw may be used to secure the
intake pipe to the connector, if desired. Use a drill or self
tapping screw to make a pilot hole.
DANGER
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.
NOTE - Check the inside of vent pipe thoroughly for
any obstruction that may alter furnace operation.
3 - Clean and dry surfaces to be joined.
4 - Test fit joint and mark depth of fitting on outside of
pipe. 5 - Uniformly apply a liberal coat of PVC primer
for PVC or use a clean dry cloth for ABS to clean
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
inside socket surface of fitting. Cement should be
applied lightly but uniformly to inside of socket. Take
care to keep excess cement out of socket. Apply
second coat to end of pipe.
NOTE - Time is critical at this stage. Do not allow
primer 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 PVC pipe
1/4 turn during assembly (but not after pipe is fully
inserted) to distribute cement evenly. DO NOT turn
ABS or cellular core pipe.
NOTE - Assembly should be completed within 20
seconds 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
indicate an improper assembly due to insufficient
solvent.
9 - Handle joints carefully until completely set.

Venting Practices

Piping Suspension Guidelines
SCHEDULE 40
all other pipe* - 3'
* See Piping and Fittings Specifications table
NOTE - Isolate piping at the point where it exits the outside wall or
roof in order to prevent transmission of vibration to the structure.
Wall Thickness Guidelines
n i s d i e
REPLACING FURNACE THAT WAS PART OF A
CHIMNEY
OR GAS
VENT
(Check sizing
for water
heater only)
FURNACE
(Replaced)
If replacing 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.
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PVC - 5'
24" maximum
3/4" minimum
Wall
o u s t
FIGURE 23
COMMON VENT SYSTEM
WATER
HEATER
FIGURE 24
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OPENINGS
(To Adjacent
Room)