Vent Information And Diagrams; Vent Guidelines; Vent System Configuration - Heatilator BCBV36 Owner's Manual

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Vent Information and Diagrams

A. Vent Guidelines
WARNING! Fire Risk/Asphyxiation! This appliance re-
quires the specified pipe for operation. Incorrect pipe may
cause spillage, condensation and overheating.
The BCBV36 models require 5 in. (127 mm) B-vent
double wall vent pipe.
• Follow pipe manufacturer's installation guidelines when
installing the appliance.
WARNING!
Fire Risk/Explosion/Asphyxiation!
connect this gas appliance to a chimney flue serving a
separate solid-fuel or gas burning appliance.
• Vent this appliance directly outside.
• Use separate vent system for this appliance.
May impair safe operation of this appliance or other
appliances connected to the flue.
B. Vent System Configuration
CAUTION! Risk of Fire! ALL vent configuration specifi-
cations MUST be followed.
to these specifications. Appliance performance will suffer if
specifications are not followed.
Rise to Run Ratio = 2:1
Maximum Total Horizontal Run = 30 Feet
Minimum Total Vertical Rise = 12 Feet
Maximum Total Vertical Rise = 60 Feet
Maximum Number of Elbows: Four 60º or Eight 45º
12 ft (3.66 m) min.
60 ft (18.29 m) max.
Figure 7.1 Vertical Termination Clearances
DO NOT
This product is tested and listed
Minimum
clearances are
per vent
manufacturer's
specifications
Metal
plumber's strap
secured to
framing
Vent supports are per
vent manufacturer's
specifications
Heatilator • BCBV36 • 4008-033 • Rev P • 8/12
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Insulation and
other combustibles must not infringe on clearances.
• ALWAYS maintain specified clearances around venting
and firestop systems.
• Install firestops as specified.
Failure to keep insulation or other material away from vent
pipe may cause fire.
Vent supports
are per vent
manufacturer's
specifications.
Maximum horizontal run is 50% of
vertical. Horizontal run cannot be
more than 30 ft. (9.14 m).
Figure 7.2 Maximum Horizontal Run
Maximum
horizontal
30 ft (9.14 m)
45°
Elbow
60°
Elbow
Figure 7.3 Maximum Horizontal Run
Metal
Plumbers'
Strap
Offsets exceeding
45° adapt horizontal
limitations
Note: Maximum horizontal
distance is 50% of vertical
vent height.
Note: 61° to 90° elbows are
not allowed. Only 60° elbows
or less are allowed. A straight
section is not required before
the first elbow.
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