Locating The Vent And Combustion Air Terminals; Side Wall Vent Terminal - Bradford White Brute MagnaTech BMGV1600 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

It is the responsibility of the appropriately
licensed technician installing this unit to use ULC
requirements as described in the Venting and
Combustion Air section.
than 135°C, but not more than 245°C.
135°C or less.
four temperature ratings as follows:
A Up to and including 65°C / 149°F
B Up to and including 90°C / 194°F
C Up to and including 110°C / 230°F and
D Up to and including 135°C / 275°F
Flue Gas Sampling Port -
It is also the responsibility of the installer to ensure
port internal to the Unit, so one must be installed
sampling port available as a component of the ULC
Manufacturer suggests using a tee with the branch
analyzer probe. The branch connection must be
resealable with a cap or other means to ensure the
vent system remains sealed. (See Figure 3)
Consideration must be given to the placement and
not collect anywhere in the vent system - including in
Exhaust Vent Terminal -
An exhaust vent terminal must be installed. If an
exhaust vent terminal is not available with the
system into which the vent terminal screen can be
installed. Be sure to install and terminate both vent
and combustion air pipes per the instructions in this
section.
Figure 3. Test Port
3.4 Locating the Vent and Combustion
Air Terminals

3.4.1 Side Wall Vent Terminal

The appropriate side wall vent terminal must be
used. The terminal must be located in accordance
with ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 and applicable local
codes. In Canada, the installation must be in
accordance with CSA B149.1 or .2 and local
applicable codes.
Consider the following when installing the terminal:
1. Figure 5 on page 15 shows the requirements
for mechanical vent terminal clearances for the
U.S. and Canada.
2. Vent terminals for condensing appliances or
appliances with condensing vents are not
permitted to terminate above a public walkway,
or over an area where condensate or vapor
could create a nuisance or hazard.
3. Locate the vent terminal so that vent gases
cannot be drawn into air conditioning system
inlets.
4. Locate the vent terminal so that vent gases
cannot enter the building through doors,
windows, gravity inlets or other openings.
Whenever possible, avoid locations under
windows or near doors.
5. Locate the vent terminal so that it cannot
be blocked by snow. The installer may
determine that a vent terminal must be
higher than the minimum shown in codes,
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