Approved Vent Materials; Allowed Combined Vent Lengths - Westinghouse WBRC**140F Manual

B. APPROVED VENT MATERIALS
Consult Table 10 or the most recent edition of ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or CAN/CGA B149.1 as well as all applicable local codes and
regulations when selecting vent pipe materials.
Item
Exhaust vent or Intake
pipe and fittings
Pipe cement/primer

The exhaust and intake components installed with this appliance must be used for near appliance piping BEFORE
transitioning to the approved materials listed above. DO NOT REMOVE these installed components. Doing so WILL VOID
warranty.

PVC/CPVC pipe and fittings of the same diameter are considered interchangeable.

DO NOT use Foam Core Pipe (CPVC cellular core, Radel, etc.) in any portion of the exhaust piping from this appliance.

DO NOT connect PVC/CPVC to PP without an approved vent connector.

When installing AL29-4C vent piping, install a PVC-to-stainless adapter at the appliance vent connection, and at the
termination when using an Westinghouse PVC termination kit. DO NOT mix AL-29-4C piping from different manufacturers
unless using adapters specifically designed for the purpose by the manufacturer.

DO NOT insulate non-metallic exhaust vent pipe or fittings.

DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air.

When using Pipe Cement/Primer, follow the instructions included with the Cement/Primer closely. Clean and dry all applicable
surfaces before applying.
Failure to follow these directions will result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
Table 11 – Approved Venting Materials
Vent adaptors are not designed as load-bearing devices, and must not be used to support exhaust vent piping. All vent pipes must be
properly connected, supported, and the exhaust must be pitched a minimum of ¼" per foot back to the appliance to allow drainage of
condensate. Failure to properly support vent piping and follow the information in this statement could result in product damage, severe
personal injury, or death.
High heat sources (sources generating heat 100
components of the appliance as well as plastic vent pipe materials. Such damages ARE NOT covered by warranty. It is recommended
to keep a minimum clearance of 8" from high heat sources. Observe heat source manufacturer instructions, as well as local, state,
provincial, and national codes, laws, regulations and ordinances when installing this appliance and related components near high heat
sources.
C. ALLOWED COMBINED VENT LENGTHS
MODEL
140F / 199F
Table 12 – Approved Vent Lengths
NOTE: When using more than 1 elbow, reduce maximum allowable length:

5 feet (1.5M) for each additional 3" 90

2.5 feet (.75M) for each additional 3" 45

8 feet (2.4M) for each additional 2" 90

4 feet (1.2M) for each additional 2" 45
APPROVED EXHAUST VENT AND INTAKE PIPE MATERIAL
Material
CPVC schedule 40
PVC schedule 40
Polypropylene
Stainless Steel AL29-4C
PVC
CPVC
o o
F / 37 C or greater, such as stove pipes, space heaters, etc.) may damage plastic
2" COMBINED VENT LENGTH
MAXIMUM
50' (15M)
o
elbow
o
elbow
o
elbow
o
elbow
NOTICE
Standards for Installation in:
United States
ASTM-D2846
ANSI/ASTM D1785
UL-1738 or ULC-S636
Certified for Category IV and
direct vent appliance venting
ANSI/ASTM D2564
ANSI/ASTM F493
Canada
PP, CPVC, and PVC venting must be
ULC-S636 Certified. IPEX is an approved
manufacturer in Canada, supplying vent
material listed to ULC-S636.
Certified for Category IV and direct vent
appliance venting
IPEX System 636 Cements & Primers
3" COMBINED VENT LENGTH
MAXIMUM
100' (30M)
WHL-015 REV. 5.20.16
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