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C. VENT PIPING AND CHIMNEY
1. Install vent piping in accordance with Venting of
Equipment part of the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, sections 7.2, 7.3 or 7.4 of
CAN/CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, or applicable provisions of the
local building codes.
2. Inspect the existing chimney and lining for structural
soundness, corrosion and perforations. Repair as
necessary.
3. Install vent pipe to slope upward at least 1/4" per
lineal foot (21 mm per meter) between the draft
hood outlet and the chimney.
Installer le tuyau d'évent avec une pente ascendante
minimum de 21 mm au mètre (1/4 po au pied) à la
sortie du coupe-tirage et la cheminée.
Figure 4.2: Venting with Vent Damper in Vertical Position
Figure 4.3: Venting with Vent Damper in Horizontal Position
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4. Before connection of joints, inspect the vent pipe
interior for foreign objects such as tools, equipment,
rags, etc. and remove if present.
5. Insert vent pipe into but not beyond the inside wall
of the chimney flue.
6. Do not connect vent connectors serving appliances
vented by natural draft into any portion of mechanical
draft systems operating under positive pressure.
7. Support horizontal portions of the venting system to
prevent sagging by use of metal strapping or
equivalent means. Locate supports at no more than
4 foot (1.2 meter) intervals.
Fournir un support à toute portion horizontale du
système d'évacuation à l'aide de courroies de métal
ou une méthode équivalente afin de l'empêcher de
s'affaisser. Placer les supports à des intervalles ne
dépassant pas cent vingt deux (122) centimètres
(4 po), ou en suivant les recommandations d'
installation du fabricant.
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