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Aerco AM Series Application Manual

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VENTING APPLICATION GUIDE
Natural Gas or Propane
Modulating & Condensing
Boilers and Water Heaters
Applies to the following models:
Boilers
•
AM 399B
•
AM 500B
•
AM 750B
•
AM 1000B
Water Heaters
•
AM 399W
•
AM 500W
•
AM 750W
•
AM 1000W
04/08/2014
Page 1 of 20
AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, New York 10913 • Phone: 800-526-0288
Gas-Fired Boilers and Water Heaters
Pending
Pending
AM 399 Concentric Venting Into Sidewall
399 / 500 / 750 / 1000
Example
GF-146-V
TAG-0075_0B
PR1 04/08/2014

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  • Page 1 AM 399W • AM 500W • AM 750W • AM 1000W Pending AM 399 Concentric Venting Into Sidewall Example 04/08/2014 Page 1 of 20 AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, New York 10913 • Phone: 800-526-0288 PR1 04/08/2014...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice from AERCO International, Inc. AERCO makes no warranty of any kind with respect to this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular application. AERCO International is not liable for errors appearing in this manual, nor for incidental or consequential damages occurring in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of these materials.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR VENTING SYSTEM THROUGH WALLS15 3.3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR VERTICAL VENTING ......17 3.4. VENT PIPING SIZE..................18 3.5. COMMON VENT PIPING SIZE...............19 PR1 04/08/2014 AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, New York 10913 • Phone: 800-526-0288 Page 3 of 20...

  • Page 4: Codes, Safety, And Venting Systems

    Breathing exhaust gases will cause serious personal injury or death. Page 4 of 20 AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, New York 10913 • Phone: 800-526-0288 AM1 04/08/2014...

  • Page 5: Gas Vent Catagories

    Do not use these vent pipe systems for incinerators of any kind. Do not vent AM Series systems using the same vent piping as being used for other boiler types, such as, but not limited to, Benchmark or Modulex boiler systems.

  • Page 6: Option 4: Pvc/Cpvc

    All units are supplied with the appropriately sized PVC starter piece for venting. For starter pieces intended for polypropylene or AL29-4C venting, contact the vent manufacturer directly. Page 6 of 20 AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, New York 10913 • Phone: 800-526-0288 AM1 04/08/2014...

  • Page 7: Combustion Air System

    1 square inch per 4,000 BTU per total input rating of all appliances in the room. PR1 04/08/2014 AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, New York 10913 • Phone: 800-526-0288 Page 7 of 20...
  • Page 8 Combustion air inlet must be 3 ft. below any vent outlet within 10 ft. See Figure 3. o Combustion air inlet must also face away from the vent outlet. See Figure 3. Page 8 of 20 AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, New York 10913 • Phone: 800-526-0288 AM1 04/08/2014...
  • Page 9 Figure 4: Sealed Combustion Air Inlet and Vent Outlet Locations (Wall & Roof) PR1 04/08/2014 AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, New York 10913 • Phone: 800-526-0288 Page 9 of 20...

  • Page 10: Combustion Air Pipe Sizing

    30 ft. + (2 x 10 ft.) + (2 x 10 ft.) = 70 equivalent ft. (excessive legth). Page 10 of 20 AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, New York 10913 • Phone: 800-526-0288 AM1 04/08/2014...

  • Page 11: Common Combustion Air Pipe Sizing

    60 equivalent feet, contact your AERCO sales representative or AERCO International for design assistance and approval. It is important to use a WYE as a means to connect the individual combustion air pipe into the common combustion air pipe. This will ensure the least amount of pressure drop.
  • Page 12 Figure 5: Typical Common Combustion Air Inlet installation Through Roof Figure 6: Typical Common Combustion Air Inlet installation Through Wall Page 12 of 20 AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, New York 10913 • Phone: 800-526-0288 AM1 04/08/2014...

  • Page 13: Vent System

    Section 7, Venting Systems and Air Supply for Appliances, of the CAN/CGA B149, Installation Codes, or applicable provisions of the local building codes. The vent system for the AM Series must be installed in accordance with AERCO’s installation instructions described in this guide.
  • Page 14 Figure 8: Properly Installed Flue and Intake Piping Starter Piece WARNING! Do not insulate or otherwise wrap vent pipe or fittings. Page 14 of 20 AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, New York 10913 • Phone: 800-526-0288 AM1 04/08/2014...

  • Page 15: Installation Procedure For Venting System Through Walls15

    See the National or Canadian Codes listed at the beginning of these instructions for additional information on termination location. PR1 04/08/2014 AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, New York 10913 • Phone: 800-526-0288 Page 15 of 20...
  • Page 16 AM Series Venting GF-146-V Application Guide TAG-0075_0B Figure 9: Determining Location of Vent Outlet Page 16 of 20 AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, New York 10913 • Phone: 800-526-0288 AM1 04/08/2014...

  • Page 17: Installation Procedure For Vertical Venting

    IF DISTANCE FROM RIDGE IS LESS THAN 10 FT (305 CM), TERMINATION MUST BE A MIN. OF 2 FT ABOVE RIDGE. Figure 10: Vent Termination Locations PR1 04/08/2014 AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, New York 10913 • Phone: 800-526-0288 Page 17 of 20...

  • Page 18: Vent Piping Size

    2. A 30 foot length of vent pipe and 2 sharp 90° elbows plus a termination rain add up to 30 ft. + (2 x 10 ft.) + 10 ft. = 50 equivalent ft. Page 18 of 20 AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, New York 10913 • Phone: 800-526-0288 AM1 04/08/2014...

  • Page 19: Common Vent Piping Size

    The maximum length is the combined length of straight horizontal and vertical runs, and the equivalent straight length of fittings. The required diameters for a given AM Series total BTU/hr. input are shown in Tables 11 and 12. Table 11: Typical Common Combustion Air Run Lengths Total BTU/hr.
  • Page 20 Change Log: Date Description Changed By 04/08/2014 Rev-B: Corrected per AM. Curtis Harvey © AERCO International, Inc., 2014 www.aerco.com Page 20 of 20 AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, New York 10913 • Phone: 800-526-0288 AM1 04/08/2014...

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