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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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EXCELDirect
is a certified venting system designed to be used only with certified
direct vent gas fired appliances.
The direct vent gas appliance must be certified for use with the ICC EXCELDirect
venting system. Refer to the manufacturer's labeling and instruction manual to confirm
that EXCELDirect
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• The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the following code in force:
- National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (USA) or,
- Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CAN/CSA B149.1 (Canada).
• A major cause of vent related fires is failure to maintain required clearances (air
space) to combustible materials. The venting configurations and clearances
requirements are indicated in the Direct Vent gas appliance instructions manual.
It is of utmost importance that this venting system be installed only in
accordance with these instructions. Do not fill the air space with insulating
material.
• A direct vent appliance must be connected to a single venting system. Multiple
venting is not allowed.
• Specific requirements for horizontal installation, such as minimum clearances to
balcony, window, door, soffit, etc. are detailed in this manual.
• Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection
in your area.
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Do not begin installing the ICC EXCELDirect
read the appliance and vent system installation instructions.
Use only ICC model EXCELDirect
certification and warranty of the product.
Keep these installation and operating instructions in a safe location for future
reference.
®
EXCELDirect
has been tested and listed to the following:
. UL 2112 Standard by Underwriters Laboratories inc. (Listing #MH300439)
. Conforms to ANSI Z21 Std for Direct vent gas appliances and UL Std 2112
by INTERTEK. (ETL Listing # 4005717)
. Certified to CSA Std for Direct vent gas appliances by INTERTEK.
(ETL Listing # 4005717)
EXCELDirect
DIRECT VENT VENTING SYSTEM
®
is listed for use with the appliance model you have selected.
WARNING
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venting system until you have carefully
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components. Failure to do so will void the
ICC INDUSTRIAL CHIMNEY COMPANY INC.
Tel.: (450) 565-6336, Fax: (450) 565-65 19
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400 J.F. Kennedy, St. Jerome
Quebec, Canada, J7Y 4B7
www.icc-rsf.com
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XLT-II_2019-05
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- Page 1 ® The direct vent gas appliance must be certified for use with the ICC EXCELDirect venting system. Refer to the manufacturer's labeling and instruction manual to confirm ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ® EXCELDirect TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............2 Operation and Maintenance ..................3 General Installation Notes .................... 3 Planning your installation ..................... 4 Assembling Notes ......................5 Installation Instructions ...................... 6 Horizontal Installation ....................6 Horizontal Installation using a horizontal termination cap ........6 Horizontal Installation - Snorkel Termination ............ -
Page 3: Operation And Maintenance
® 2. Each appliance must have its own separate EXCELDirect system. 3. Choose a gas appliance that has the label of a recognized Testing Laboratory (such as WH, UL, ULC, CSA and OMNI). -
Page 4: Planning Your Installation
Carefully read the appliance and the venting system instruction manuals. Good planning might save you time, work and money. ® Use only authorized EXCELDirect listed components unless compatibility with another brand is specified in the appliance manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use damaged parts. -
Page 5: Assembling Notes
Joint connection ® The outer casing of EXCELDirect tapered to make connection easy. Simply slide one length onto another and press firmly. The inner liner joint will be automatically sealed. -
Page 6: Installation Instructions
® 3. EXCELDirect fits most standard appliance outlet collars without an adapter, but appliance adapters are required for certain brands and applications. - Page 7 Figure 5 - Vinyl standoff Insulated Wall Thimble Installation Note: The EXCELDirect Insulated Wall Thimble (WT) is certified by OMNI test laboratory for zero clearance in all applications through a wall. This includes installations on Direct Vent appliances that specify more than standard clearance (e.g.
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Page 8: Horizontal Installation - Snorkel Termination
When the horizontal termination is too close to the ground or a vertical rise is required, 14" and a 36" tall snorkel terminations are available. See Figure 6. Follow the same instructions as described in the “horizontal termination” section. ® EXCELDirect Owner's Manual... -
Page 9: Vertical Installation
The portion of the snorkel that is below grade must be coated with tar to prevent corrosion. See Figure 7. Vertical Installation Vertical installation – Straight Figure 8 – Typical vertical installations ® EXCELDirect Owner's Manual... - Page 10 4. Refer to the “Supports” section on page 13 to choose the appropriate support for your application. The maximum support capacity is indicated ® in the table "EXCELDirect Technical Specifications", on page 2. Important: A firestop is required at each floor, installed from below.
- Page 11 14. Install a vertical termination cap (SVT) on top of the vent. Fasten it using three #6 x 3/8" sheet metal screws provided. 15. An optional Vertical Wind/Heat Shield (SVTS) is available that can improve cap performance in high winds. ® EXCELDirect Owner's Manual...
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Page 12: Elbows And Offsets
Firestops A firestop is required on each floor, ceiling or wall. The only place where a ® firestop is not required is at the roof level. EXCELDirect offers different types of firestops to fit all possible applications. - On a horizontal installation, the Insulated Wall Thimble (WT) acts as a firestop (Figure 4). -
Page 13: Supports
For convenience, some supports also act as firestops to optimize your installation. ® The "EXCELDirect TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS" section on page 2 shows the maximum support capacity table for each type of support. Here are different types of installation with supports. - Page 14 4. Tighten the universal support collar around the vent, and then secure it using three #6 x 3/8" screws provided. Note: The Adjustable Wall Support can also be used to support horizontal run of venting. ® EXCELDirect Owner's Manual...
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Page 15: Attic
Support (SS) with a Square Support Storm Collar (SQSC) on top to prevent loose fill insulation from falling in the Figure 19 - Alternative 1 space between the direct vent and the Support Box / Radiation Shield support. Figure 19. ® EXCELDirect Owner's Manual... -
Page 16: Masonry Chimney Installation - Co-Linear To Co-Axial Venting
IVTP Prefab Chimney Top Adapter for IVT Co-linear Flex Kits (ALK33/43 or ALT33/43) EXCELDirect co-linear flex kits include two 35’ coils of UL certified two-ply aluminum flex, a co-linear cap, a flashing and hose clamps. Co-linear Termination Adapter (CTA) Available for 3” or 4” exhaust, the Co-linear Termination Adapter converts two flexible liners to a standard co-axial vent system and has a built-in flashing. - Page 17 Additional rigid EXCELDirect ® lengths can be added on top of the CTA to increase the system height if necessary (Figure 21). Traditional Co-linear Termination (CT) Available for 3” or 4” exhaust, the Traditional Co-linear Termination is rectangular and resembles a traditional masonry cap (Figure 21). Installation of the CT requires a flashing (CTF, CTFC).
- Page 18 This could allow hot gas to become trapped and potentially become a fire hazard. The flex liner path should always be sloped up toward the termination cap. 8. Move the gas appliance to its final position. ® EXCELDirect Owner's Manual...
- Page 19 Figure 22 - Appliance connection method for co-linear installation ® EXCELDirect Owner's Manual...
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Page 20: Horizontal And Vertical Termination Location
A vent shall not terminate above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings. For additional requirements, check local code. Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor. ® EXCELDirect Owner's Manual... -
Page 21: Limited Lifetime Warranty
ICC will only be responsible for repair or replacement of any vent found to be defective under this warranty. In no event shall ICC be responsible for any ® incidental or consequential damage caused by defects in the EXCELDirect venting system. During the first five years of the warranty ICC will provide replacement vent lengths at no charge. - Page 22 ® EXCELDirect Owner's Manual...
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