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Vent
Supplement
SOLO 110-155-199 & COMBI 155-199
The installation must conform to the
requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction or, in the absence of such
requirements, to the National Fuel Gas
This document is intended to be used
by a factory trained and qualified
heating contractor or service technician
only. Read all Instructions within this
document and within the relevant Boiler
Installation and Maintenance Manual
222170 A01 - July 2019
2019-19
NOTICE
Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54, and/or Natural
Gas and Propane Installation Code, CAN/
CSA B149.1.
WARNING
before proceeding. It is recommended
to follow the procedures in the steps
given. Skipping or missing procedural
steps could result in substantial property
damage, serious injury, or death.
T H E
O R I G I N A L
I N N O V A T O R S

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  • Page 1 Vent Supplement SOLO 110-155-199 & COMBI 155-199 NOTICE The installation must conform to the Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54, and/or Natural requirements of the authority having Gas and Propane Installation Code, CAN/ jurisdiction or, in the absence of such CSA B149.1. requirements, to the National Fuel Gas WARNING This document is intended to be used...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION ................. VII CHAPTER 1 - PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............1 1.1. Ventilation and Combustion Air Requirements ..............1 1.2. Removal of an Existing Boiler from a Common Vent System ..........2 1.3. Vent/Combustion Air Piping and Materials ................2 1.3.1 PVC and CPVC Vent and Combustion Air Piping and Fittings ...........3 1.3.2...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.2. Category IV - Horizontal - Sidewall ..................26 3.2.1 Determine Termination Location ..................26 3.2.2 Category IV - Vent Installation - Sidewall ................. 28 3.2.3 Termination Fittings - Sidewall ..................28 3.2.4 Category IV - Multiple Boiler Installation - Sidewall ............28 CHAPTER 4 - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ..............29 4.1.
  • Page 5 INDEX OF ILLUSTRATIONS AND TABLES Fig. 1 - Direct Vent - Vertical Termination of Vent and Combustion Air Piping......12 Fig. 2 - Termination Clearances of Direct Vent System ..............13 Fig. 3 - Vertical Vent Bird Screen Installation .................. 14 Fig.
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  • Page 7: Product And Safety Information

    NOTICE Triangle Tube reserves the right to modify the technical specifications and components of its products with- out prior notice. Check for an updated version of this manual at www.triangletube.com.
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  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Pre-Installation Requirements

    CHAPTER 1 - PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 1.1. Ventilation and Combustion Air Re- DANGER quirements The INSTINCT boiler is classified as a Category IV appli- • When the air for combustion is taken from ance. This utilizes uncontaminated indoor or outdoor air the room air grilles must be installed by for appliance combustion.
  • Page 10: Removal Of An Existing Boiler From A Common Vent System

    CHAPTER 1 - PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 1.2. Removal of an Existing Boiler from a 1.3. Vent/Combustion Air Piping and Materials Common Vent System NOTICE DANGER • The INSTINCT appliance is supplied with an acoustic dampening foam rubber insert lo- Do not install the INSTINCT into a common cated in the appliance air inlet adaptor.
  • Page 11: Pvc And Cpvc Vent And Combustion Air Piping And Fittings

    CHAPTER 1 - PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 1.3.1 PVC and CPVC Vent and Combustion Air 1.3.3 AL29-4C® Stainless Steel Vent Piping and Piping and Fittings Fittings • PVC Schedule 40 - ANSI/ASTM D1785 Approved AL29-4C® Stainless Steel vent manufacturers • PVC-DWV - ANSI/ASTM D2665 and vent systems: •...
  • Page 12 CHAPTER 1 - PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS...
  • Page 13 CHAPTER 1 - PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS...
  • Page 14 CHAPTER 1 - PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Table 4 - Approved 2” (60 mm) Flex Polypropylene Components Centrotherm Eco Description DuraVent Z-Flex U.S. Inc. ECCO Manufacturing Systems, LLC 3” (80 mm) Appliance Vent ISAAL0303 3PPS-03PVCM-3PPF 2ZDCPVCG3 3PPSAD Adapter 3” (80 mm) to 2” (60 mm) ISRD0302 3PPS-R2 2ZDR32...
  • Page 15: Polypropylene (Pp) Vent Piping And Fittings

    CHAPTER 1 - PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 1.3.4 Polypropylene (PP) Vent Piping and Fittings 1.4. Vent/Combustion Equivalent Lengths Approved polypropylene vent manufacturers and vent • For all venting applications, PVC/CPVC, AL29-4C®, systems: SS or Polypropylene, the length must not exceed • Centrotherm Eco Systems, LLC the lengths listed in Table 8 below.
  • Page 16: Rigid Polypropylene Vent System Restrictions

    1.5.3 Flex Polypropylene Vent System Restrictions • 2” Flex polypropylene venting is limited up to the WARNING INSTINCT Solo 110. Contact approved polypropylene vent man- ufacturer for a copy of their installation in- WARNING structions. Read, understand and follow all of the vent manufacturer’s instructions be-...
  • Page 17: Combustion Air Contamination

    CHAPTER 1 - PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Potential contaminating products 1.6. Combustion Air Contamination • Spray cans containing chloro/fluorocarbons WARNING • Permanent Wave Solutions If the INSTINCT combustion air inlet is located • Chlorinated wax in an area likely to cause or contain contamina- •...
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  • Page 19: Chapter 2 - Direct Vent Installation Of Vent/Air Piping

    CHAPTER 2 - DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING A Direct Vent appliance utilizes uncontaminated outdoor 2. The combustion air piping must terminate in an up- air (piped directly to the appliance) for combustion. side down “U” shape fashion using two 90° elbows, as shown in Fig.
  • Page 20: Direct Vent - Vent Installation - Through The Roof

    CHAPTER 2 - DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING Vent Termination Combustion Air Termination Fig. 1 - Direct Vent - Vertical Termination of Vent and Combustion Air Piping. d. At least 3 feet [0.9 m] above any forced air in- 2.1.2 Direct Vent - Vent Installation - Through take within 10 feet [3 m] (does not apply to the the Roof...
  • Page 21: Termination Fittings - Through The Roof

    CHAPTER 2 - DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING 2.1.3 Termination Fittings - Through the Roof 2.1.4 Direct Vent - Multiple Boiler Installation - Through the Roof 1. The vent and combustion air terminations must include a factory supplied “bird screen” installed as 1.
  • Page 22: Fig. 3 - Vertical Vent Bird Screen Installation

    CHAPTER 2 - DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING Bird Screen Vent Termination Bird Screen Combustion Termination Fig. 3 - Vertical Vent Bird Screen Installation Fig. 4 - Vertical Combustion Air Bird Screen Installation DANGER The installer must install the factory supplied “bird screens”...
  • Page 23: Direct Vent - Horizontal - Sidewall

    CHAPTER 2 - DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING 2.2. Direct Vent - Horizontal - Sidewall 2. The combustion air piping must terminate using a 90º elbow directed away from the vent termination. The termination must be located 12” [30.5 cm] mini- NOTICE mum above grade / highest anticipated snow level as •...
  • Page 24: Direct Vent - Vent Installation - Sidewall

    CHAPTER 2 - DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING 2.2.2 Direct Vent - Vent Installation - Sidewall d. Avoid locations where prevailing winds could affect the performance of the boiler or cause 1. Vent and Combustion Air Penetration recirculation of the flue gases, such as inside •...
  • Page 25: Fig. 6 - Direct Vent - Sidewall Termination Of Vent And Combustion Air Piping

    CHAPTER 2 - DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING Vent Termination Vent Termination Combustion Air Termination Combustion Air Termination Fig. 6 - Direct Vent - Sidewall Termination of Vent and Combustion Fig. 7 - Direct Vent - Alternate Sidewall Termination of Vent and Air Piping Combustion Air Piping Vent Termination...
  • Page 26: Direct Vent - Multiple Boiler Installation - Sidewall

    CHAPTER 2 - DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING Vent Termination Combustion Air Termination Bird Screen Bird Screen Fig. 9 - Sidewall Vent Bird Screen Installation Fig. 10 - Sidewall Combustion Air Bird Screen Installation DANGER NOTICE • Fig. 11 on page 19 shows one option The installer must install the factory-supplied for vent and combustion air terminations “bird screens”...
  • Page 27: Fig. 11 - Direct Vent - Sidewall Termination Of Multiple Instinct Boilers

    CHAPTER 2 - DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING Vent Terminations Combustion Air Terminations Fig. 11 - Direct Vent - Sidewall Termination of Multiple INSTINCT Boilers Vent Termination Combustion Air Termination Fig. 12 - Direct Vent - Vertical Vent and Side Wall Combustion Air Terminations...
  • Page 28: Direct Vent - Vertical Vent And Sidewall Combustion Air

    CHAPTER 2 - DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING 2.3. Direct Vent - Vertical Vent and Sidewall 2.3.1 Determine Termination Location Combustion Air Locate the vent and combustion air termination using NOTICE the following guidelines: • The installation must conform to the re- 1.
  • Page 29: Direct Vent - Vent Installation - Through The Roof

    CHAPTER 2 - DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING 2.3.2 Direct Vent - Vent Installation - Through e. Do not terminate the vent above doors or win- the Roof dows, flue condensate could freeze causing ice formations. 1. Vent pipe penetration through combustible or Locate the vent termination to prevent possible non-combustible wall material must maintain a condensate damage to exterior finishes.
  • Page 30: Termination Fittings - Vertical & Sidewall

    CHAPTER 2 - DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING 2.3.4 Termination Fittings - Vertical & Sidewall 2.3.5 Direct Vent - Multiple Boiler Installation - Vertical Vent and Sidewall Combustion Air 1. The vent and combustion air terminations must include a factory supplied “bird screen” installed as 1.
  • Page 31: Chapter 3 - Category Iv (Indoor Air) Installation Of Vent/Air Piping

    CHAPTER 3 - CATEGORY IV (INDOOR AIR) INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING The INSTINCT boiler is classified as a Category IV appli- For installations in which the INSTINCT shares the space ance. A Category IV appliance utilizes uncontaminat- with air movers (exhaust fan, clothes dryers, fireplaces, etc.) ed indoor or outdoor air (surrounding the appliance) and other combustion equipment (gas or oil) the space for combustion.
  • Page 32: Category Iv - Vertical - Through The Roof Or Unused Chimney

    CHAPTER 3 - CATEGORY IV (INDOOR AIR) INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING 3.1. Category IV - Vertical - Through the Roof 3.1.1 Determine Termination Location or Unused Chimney Locate the vent and combustion air termination using the following guidelines: NOTICE 1. The total length of the vent piping must not exceed •...
  • Page 33: Category Iv - Vent Installation - Through The Roof

    CHAPTER 3 - CATEGORY IV (INDOOR AIR) INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING d. At least 3 feet [0.9 m] above any forced air in- 3. Locate the vent pipe penetration to provide clear- take within 10 feet [3 m] (Does not apply to the ances as described in Fig.
  • Page 34: Category Iv - Multiple Boiler Installation - Through The Roof

    CHAPTER 3 - CATEGORY IV (INDOOR AIR) INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING 3.1.4 Category IV - Multiple Boiler Installation - 3.2. Category IV - Horizontal - Sidewall Through the Roof NOTICE 1. On installations of multiple INSTINCT boilers, termi- nate each vent pipe as described in this manual. •...
  • Page 35: Fig. 18 - Category Iv - Sidewall Termination Of Vent Pipe

    CHAPTER 3 - CATEGORY IV (INDOOR AIR) INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING 2. The combustion air piping must terminate at the Must be at least 4 feet [1.2 m] from any elec- boiler with a 90º elbow. tric meters, gas meters-regulators, relief valves or other equipment.
  • Page 36: Category Iv - Vent Installation - Sidewall

    CHAPTER 3 - CATEGORY IV (INDOOR AIR) INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING 6. Locate the vent termination in a manner to protect 3.2.4 Category IV - Multiple Boiler Installation - Sidewall from damage by foreign objects, such as stones, balls, or buildup of leaves or sediment. 1.
  • Page 37: Chapter 4 - Installation Requirements

    CHAPTER 4 - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4.1. Vent/Combustion Air Transitions 4.1.1 3” to 2” (60 mm) Transitions 2 Inch Vent Pipe PVC or CPVC NOTICE Material This chapter outlines the installation of 2” (60 mm) Venting and Combustion Air Piping for the INSTINCT units when the vent system must 2 Inch Vent Pipe transition from the 3”...
  • Page 38: Connect Piping To Instinct

    CHAPTER 4 - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4.2. Connect Piping to INSTINCT 4.3. Vent and Combustion Air Piping Installation NOTICE 4.3.1 PVC/CPVC Vent System The INSTINCT appliance is supplied with an 1. The installer should install the vent / combustion air acoustic dampening foam rubber insert lo- piping working from the boiler to the piping termina- cated in the appliance air inlet adaptor.
  • Page 39: Polypropylene Or Stainless Steel Vent Systems

    CHAPTER 4 - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS NOTICE 4.4. Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation Pipe hangers must not be tightly clamped to pipe Triangle Tube requires the installation of a minimum to allow for thermal expansion/contraction move- of two (2) hard wired carbon monoxide detectors with ment.
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  • Page 41: Chapter 5 - Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Installation Requirements

    CHAPTER 5 - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 5.3. Signage For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equip- ment installed in every dwelling, building or structure A metal or plastic identification plate shall be perma- used in whole or in part for residential purposes, includ- nently mounted to the exterior of the building at a min- ing those owned or operated by the Commonwealth imum height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in...
  • Page 42: Manufacturer Requirements - Gas Equipment Venting System Not Provided

    CHAPTER 5 - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 5.4.3 Manufacturer Requirements - Gas Equip- ment Venting System Not Provided. When the manufacturer of a Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide the parts for venting the flue gases, but iden- tifies “special venting systems”, the following require- ments shall be satisfied by the manufacturer: 1.
  • Page 44 Computerized sizing available from Triangle Tube • Available in capacities from 25,000 BTU/hr to 5,000,000 BTU/hr Triangle Tube - 1240 Forest Parkway, Suite 100, West Deptford NJ 08066 Tel: (856) 228 8881 - Fax: (856) 228 3584 - E-mail: info@triangletube.com...

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