Joint Cementing Procedure - Lennox G71MPP Installation Instructions Manual

NOTE − The flue collar on all models is sized to accommo-
date 2" Schedule 40 flue pipe. When vent pipe which is
larger than 2" must be used in an upflow application, a 2"
elbow must be applied at the flue collar in order to proper-
ly transition to the larger diameter flue pipe. This elbow
must be added to the elbow count used to determine ac-
ceptable vent lengths. Assign an equivalent feet value to
this elbow. Contact the Application Department for more
information concerning sizing of vent systems which in-
clude multiple pipe sizes.
Use the following steps to correctly size vent pipe diameter.
Refer to Vent Pipe Size Determination Worksheet
Page 15.
1 − Determine the vent termination and its corresponding
equivalent feet value according to table 5.
2 − Determine the number of 90° elbows required for both
indoor and outdoor (e.g. snow riser) use. Calculate the
corresponding equivalent feet of vent pipe.
3 − Determine the number of 45° elbows required for both
indoor and outdoor use. Calculate the corresponding
equivalent feet of vent pipe.
4 − Determine the length of straight pipe required.
5 − Add the total equivalent feet calculated in steps 1
through 4 and compare that length to the maximum
values given in table 7 for the proposed vent pipe di-
ameter. If more than one diameter of pipe is being
used, use the appropriate value from table 7 for the
larger sized pipe. If the total equivalent length required
exceeds the maximum equivalent length listed in the
appropriate table, evaluate the next larger size pipe.
IMPORTANT
Do not use screens or perforated metal in exhaust or
intake terminations. Doing so will cause freeze−ups
and may block the terminations.
TABLE 6
MINIMUM VENT PIPE LENGTHS
G71MPP MIN. EQUIV.
MODEL VENT LENGTH
070, 090
110**
15 ft.*
135***
*Any approved termination may be added to the minimum equivalent length
listed.
**G71MPP−60C−110 must have 90° street ell (supplied or field replacement
Canadian kit) installed directly into unit flue collar.
***G71MPP−60D−135 must have 3" to 2" reducing ell (supplied or field replace-
ment Canadian kit) installed directly into unit flue collar.
EXAMPLE
5 ft. plus 2 elbows of 2", 2−1/2", 3"
or 4" diameter pipe
5 ft. plus 2 elbows of 2−1/2" 3" or 4"
diameter pipe
5 ft. plus 2 elbows of 3" or 4"
diameter pipe
MAXIMUM VENT PIPE LENGTHS
G71MPP
ALTITUDE
0 − 7500
(0 − 2286 m)
7501 − 10000
(2287 − 3048 m)
n/a −− Not allowed.
*G71MPP−60C−110 must have 90° street ell (supplied or field replacement Ca-
nadian kit) installed directly into unit flue collar.
**G71MPP−60D−135 must have 3" to 2" reducing ell (supplied or field replace-
ment Canadian kit) installed directly into unit flue collar.
NOTE − Elbows and pipe required for vent terminations must be added
when calculating equivalent vent length.

Joint Cementing Procedure

All cementing of joints should be done according to the
specifications outlined in ASTM D 2855.
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.
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.
NOTE − Furnace flue collar and air inlet fitting are both
made of ABS material. Use transition solvent cement
when joining ABS fittings to PVC pipe.
6 − Promptly apply solvent cement to end of pipe and in-
side socket surface of fitting. Cement should be ap-
plied lightly but uniformly to inside of socket. Take
care to keep excess cement out of socket. Apply sec-
ond coat to end of pipe.
NOTE − Time is critical at this stage. Do not allow prim-
er to dry before applying cement.
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TABLE 7
MAXIMUM EQUIVALENT VENT
LENGTH FEET
MODEL
2" 2−1/2"
PIPE PIPE
070 75 135
090 50 100
110* 20 60
135** n/a n/a
070 60 125
090 25 60
110* n/a 40
135** n/a n/a
DANGER
3" 4"
PIPE PIPE
150 250
125 225
125 200
125 180
150 250
125 225
90 200
70 180