TriangleTube The Challenger Installation And Maintenance Manual

Concentric vent/air system supplement

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Concentric Vent/Air System Supplement
This document is intended to be used by a qualified heating contractor or service
WARNING
technician. Read all instructions within this document and within the CHAL-
LENGER Installation and Maintenance Manual, before proceeding with the instal-
lation. It is recommended to follow the procedures in the steps given, skipping or
missing procedural steps could result in severe personal injury, death or sub-
stantial property damage.
The installation must conform to the requirements of the authority having juris-
NOTI E
diction or, in the absence of such requirements, to the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54, and/or Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,
CAN/CSA B149.1.
2011-60 Challenger Concentric_AirVentSup.
Date: 4/22/13

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  • Page 1 Concentric Vent/Air System Supplement This document is intended to be used by a qualified heating contractor or service WARNING technician. Read all instructions within this document and within the CHAL- LENGER Installation and Maintenance Manual, before proceeding with the instal- lation.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION Definitions........... 1 SECTION I - PRE-INSTALLATION ITEMS General Requirements.
  • Page 3: Product And Safety Information

    Product & Safety Information Definitions The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of potential hazards or to important information concerning the appliance. WARNING NOTI E Indicates a potentially hazardous situation Indicates special instructions on installa- which, if ignored, can result in death, seri- tion, operation or maintenance, which are ous injury or substantial property damage.
  • Page 4: Section I - Pre-Installation Items

    The vent/air system must be fully constructed using ONLY the CHALLENGER Concentric Vent/Air Do not connect more than a single appliance into System components from Triangle Tube. Do not the vent/air system.
  • Page 5: Assembled Vent/Air System Kit Dimensions

    Pre-Installation Items 33 1/4” [84.5 cm] 6 3/4” Face of Wall [17.1 cm] 7” [17.8 cm] Top of Boiler Fig. 2: Assembled Horizontal Vent/Air System Kit Dimensions - CCVKIT01 Part # Description CCVADT011 Challenger Vent/Air Adapter CCVPIP01 Common Vent Pipe – 39 Inches (990mm) Lgth CCVPIP02 Common Vent Pipe –...
  • Page 6: Section Ii - Vent/Air System Installation

    Vent/Air System Installation SECTION II - Vent/Air System h. Locate the vent and combustion air termina- tions in a manner to protect from damage by Installation foreign objects, such as stones, balls, or buildup of leaves or sediment. Vent/Air System Clearance Requirements Maintain the following clearances to the termi- nation The vent/air system may maintain zero clearance to...
  • Page 7: Concentric Vent/Air Adapter Installation

    Grade/Anticipated adapter. The test port should face the front of Snow Line the Challenger and the O-ring should fit into the Fig. 5: Installation Requirements - Horizontal top cover of the Challenger. Horizontal or vertical runs of the vent/air sys- tem must be supported at every joint.
  • Page 8 Condensate Pan where it engages with the Condensate Trap. As shown in Fig. 8. Fig. 10: Improper Engagement of Condensate Pan 5. Reinstall the front cover of the Challenger. Fig. 8: Inspection of Condensate Pan 3. Inspect the connection with the Condensate Trap...
  • Page 9: Vent/Air System Joint Assembly

    Vent/Air System Installation Female Vent/Air System Joint Assembly 1. When installing the vent system, the female end Outer Jacket of the pipe or fitting should face up or away Bead from the appliance. 2. Prior to assembly of any piping or fittings Clamp inspect and ensure the inner pipe gasket seal is present, undamaged and properly seated in the...
  • Page 10: Termination Installation - Horizontal

    Vent/Air System Installation Termination Installation - Horizontal Termination Installation - Vertical 1. Determine the termination location using the guidelines listed on page 4 and 5 and drill or cut NOTI E a 5 inch hole [12.7 cm]. When venting vertically do not order the 2.
  • Page 11: Cutting Termination Fitting Or Ccvpip04 To Length

    Vent/Air System Installation 4. Secure and support vertical termination to flash- ing with included hardware. 5. Seal all exterior joints including pivot points with silicone sealant. Cutting Termination Fitting or CCVPIP04 to Length 1. Only the termination fitting and CCVPIP04 can be cut to length if required.
  • Page 12: Adjustable Length Vent/Air System Pipe

    Vent/Air System Installation WARNING NOTI E When cutting or correcting the shape of the The Support Plate provided in the Concentric outer pipe, WEAR GLOVES. The ends of the Vent/Air System Kit does not contain tabs for vent pipes can become very sharp when cut. securing the pipe to the plate, where as the Fire Stop Support Plate does.
  • Page 13: Section Iii - Maintenance Procedures

    Maintenance Procedures SECTION III - Maintenance Procedures Inspect Vent/Air System Visually inspect the vent/air system annually for blockage, deterioration or leakage. Immediately repair any joints that show signs of deterioration or leakage with the appliance turned off. WARNING Failure to inspect the vent/air system and have any conditions repaired can result in severe personal injury or death.
  • Page 14 Specially designed built-in flow restrictor to assure maximum heat exchange Compact and light weight Available in 5 sizes that can accommodate any size pool or spa Member of Freeway Center - 1 Triangle Lane Blackwood, NJ 08012 Tel: (856) 228 8881 - Fax: (856) 228 3584 E-mail: Sales@triangletube.com Group...

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