Carrier Series 100 Installation, Start-Up, And Operating Instructions Manual page 40

UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in unit component
damage.
Vent pipe must be installed and fully seated against inducer
housing internal stop. Clamp must be tightened to prevent any
condensate leakage.
6. Install casing hole filler cap (factory-supplied in loose parts
bag) in unused vent pipe casing hole.
Attachment of Vent Extension Pipe
Furnaces with 100,000 Btuh and larger input are supplied with a
PVC vent extension pipe (2-in. diameter by 12-in. long). This pipe
has a built-in channel to assist vent condensate disposal. When this
vent extension pipe is supplied, it MUST be used to connect the
field vent pipe to furnace inducer housing on ALL upflow and
downflow applications.
NOTE: See label on vent extension pipe for proper installation.
This pipe may be shortened if an elbow is used to connect vent
extension tube to field-installed vent pipe.
Installation Guidelines for Combustion Air Pipe and Vent Pipe
It is recommended that all pipes be cut, prepared, and pre-
assembled before permanently cementing any joint.
1. Attach combustion air pipe and vent pipe per instructions in
sections "Combustion Air Pipe" and "Vent Pipe."
2. Working from furnace to outside, cut pipe to required
length(s).
3. Deburr inside and outside of pipe.
4. Chamfer outside edge of pipe for better distribution of primer
and cement.
5. Clean and dry all surfaces to be joined.
6. Check dry fit of pipe and mark insertion depth on pipe.
7. After pipes have been cut and preassembled, apply generous
layer of cement primer to pipe fitting socket and end of pipe
to insertion mark. Quickly apply approved cement to end of
pipe and fitting socket (over primer). Apply cement in a light,
uniform coat on inside of socket to prevent buildup of excess
cement. Apply second coat.
8. While cement is still wet, twist pipe into socket with 1/4 turn.
Be sure pipe is fully inserted into fitting socket.
9. Wipe excess cement from joint. A continuous bead of cement
will be visible around perimeter of a properly made joint.
10. Handle pipe joints carefully until cement sets.
11. Horizontal portions of the venting system shall be supported to
prevent sagging support. Support combustion air piping (if
applicable) and vent piping a minimum of every 5 ft (3 ft for
SDR-21 or -26 PVC) using perforated metal hanging strap.
12. Slope combustion air piping (if applicable) and vent piping
downward towards furnace a minimum of 1/4 in. per linear ft
with no sags between hangers.
13. Horizontal portions of the venting system shall be installed so
as to prevent the accumulation of condensate.
14. Use appropriate methods to seal openings where combustion
air pipe (if applicable) and vent pipe pass through roof or
sidewall.
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EXAMPLE:
An 080-12 size furnace located in Indianapolis, elevation
650 ft above sea level, could be installed as either a direct
vent/2-pipe system that requires 3 elbows and 32 ft of vent
pipe, along with 5 elbows and 34 ft of combustion-air pipe
OR a non-direct vent/1-pipe system that requires 3 elbows
and 32 ft vent pipe.
For a direct vent/2-pipe system, Table 11 indicates this
application would allow a 2-in. diameter vent pipe, but
require a 2-1/2 in. diameter combustion air pipe. According
to Table 11, 2-in. diameter pipe is good for 35 ft with 3
elbows, but only 30 ft with 5 elbows. Therefore, 2-1/2 in.
diameter pipe must be used for both vent and combustion-
air pipes since larger required diameter must always be
used for both pipes.
For a non-direct vent/1-pipe system, Table 11 indicates that
this application would allow a 2-in. diameter vent pipe.
If same installations were in Albuquerque, elevation 5250 ft
above sea level:
For a direct vent/2-pipe system, Table 11 indicates that
2-1/2 in. diameter vent pipe and combustion-air pipe are
required.
For a non-direct vent/1-pipe system, Table 11 indicates that
2-1/2-in. diameter vent pipe is required.
If same applications are to be installed at 5001- to 6000 ft
elevation:
For a direct vent/2-pipe system, 2-in. pipe is only good for
23 ft (with 3 elbows) and 17 ft (with 5 elbows). Therefore,
2-1/2 in. diameter combustion air and vent pipe must be
used.
For a non-direct vent/1-pipe system, a 2-in. diameter pipe is
only good for 23 ft with 3 elbows. A 2-1/2-in. diameter vent
pipe must be used.
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VENT TERMINATION
General
Combustion-air (direct vent/2-pipe system only) and vent pipe
must terminate outside structure, either through sidewall or roof.
For vent termination clearance, refer to Table 8 for Direct
Vent/2-Pipe system and Table 9 for Non-direct Vent/1-Pipe
system. For exterior piping arrangements, refer to Fig. 42 for
Direct Vent/2-Pipe system and Fig. 43 for Non-Direct/1-Pipe
system.
Roof termination is preferred since it is less susceptible to damage
or contamination, and it has less visible vent vapors. Sidewall
termination require sealing or shielding of building surfaces with a
corrosive resistance material due to corrosive combustion products
of vent system.
NOTE: (Direct Vent/2-Pipe system ONLY) A factory accessory
termination kit MUST be used. See section "Vent Termination Kit
(Direct Vent/2-Pipe System Only)" in this instruction.
When determining appropriate location for termination, consider
the following guidelines:
1. Comply with all clearance requirements stated in Table 8 or
Table 9 per application.
2. Termination or termination kit should be positioned where
vent vapors will not damage plants/shrubs or air conditioning
equipment.
3. Termination or termination kit should be positioned so that it
will not be affected by wind eddy, such as inside building
corners, nor by recirculation of flue gases, airborne leaves, or
light snow.
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