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TriangleTube The Modulating delta Instructions Manual

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The
Modulating
Modulating
WARNING
This document is intended to be used by a qualified heating contractor or service
technician. Read all instructions within this document and within the MODULAT-
ING DELTA Installation and Maintenance Manual, before proceeding with the
installation. It is recommended to follow the procedures in the steps given, skip-
ping or missing procedural steps could result in severe personal injury, death or
substantial property damage.
NOTICE
Installation of this appliance must comply with local requirements and codes and
with the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54, ANSI Z223.1 for installations within the
U.S. For installations in Canada the installation must comply with CSA B149.1 or
B149.2
2006-11 Modulating Delta Vent Supl.
Date: 4/27/06

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  • Page 1 Modulating Modulating WARNING This document is intended to be used by a qualified heating contractor or service technician. Read all instructions within this document and within the MODULAT- ING DELTA Installation and Maintenance Manual, before proceeding with the installation. It is recommended to follow the procedures in the steps given, skip- ping or missing procedural steps could result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION Definitions ............1 Installer Information .
  • Page 3 Table of Contents SECTION III - CATEGORY III or IV - INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING Category III or IV - Vertical - Thru the Roof or Unused Chimney....23 Determine Termination Location .

  • Page 4: Product And Safety Information

    Product and Safety Information DEFINITIONS NOTICE The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of potential hazards or to important information concerning the product. Indicates special instructions on installation, opera- tion or maintenance, which are important to the DANGER equipment but not related to personal injury hazards.

  • Page 5: Removal Of An Existing Appliance From A Common Vent System

    Pre-Installation Items SECTION I - PRE- INSTALLATION ITEMS mum speed. Do not operate a summer exhaust fan. Close fireplace dampers. Removal of an Existing Appliance from a Common 4. Place in operation the appliance being inspected. Vent System Follow the lighting instructions. Adjust thermostat so appliance will operate continuously.

  • Page 6: Combustion Air Contamination

    Potential contaminating products Spray cans containing chloro/fluorocarbons WARNING Permanent Wave Solutions If the MODULATING DELTA combustion air inlet Chlorinated wax is located in any area likely to cause or contain Chlorine - based swimming pool chemicals / contamination, or if products, which would con-...

  • Page 7: Ventilation And Combustion Air Requirements - Direct Vent

    (little or no infiltration air), it is recommend- ed to pipe uncontaminated combustion air For installations in which the MODULATING DELTA directly from the outdoors to the appliance. This shares the space with air movers (exhaust fan, clothes practice also promotes higher system efficiency dryers, fireplaces, etc.) and other combustion equip-...

  • Page 8: Methods Of Accessing Combustion Air Into A Space - Category I

    Pre-Installation Items Methods of Accessing Combustion Air Into A Space Combining spaces in different stories. The vol- - Category I, III and IV umes of spaces in different stories shall be con- sidered as communicating spaces where such spaces are connected by one or more openings Indoor Combustion Air in doors or floors having a total minimum free NOTICE...
  • Page 9 Pre-Installation Items All Combustion Air from outdoors Fig. 2: Fig. 3: All Combustion Air from Outdoors through; One Permanent Air Openings Through Ventilated Attic Two Permanent Openings Method. Two permanent openings, one commencing within 12 in. of the top and one commencing within 12 in. of the bot- tom of the enclosure, shall be provided.

  • Page 10: Combination Of Indoor And Outdoor Combustion Air

    Pre-Installation Items Combination of Indoor and Outdoor Combustion Air The MODULATING DELTA is certified per ANSI Z21.10.3 and CSA 4.3 as a Category I or III or IV (indoor air) or Direct Vent (sealed combustion) appliance. A Indoor Openings: Where used, openings connecting the...

  • Page 11: Vent Piping Materials - Category I

    Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping Vent Piping Materials - Category I Combustion Air Piping and Materials -Direct Vent WARNING WARNING The vent materials must meet the listed require- The combustion air materials must meet the listed ments in this manual. Failure to comply with these requirements in this manual.

  • Page 12: Section Ii - Direct Vent Installation Of Vent/Air Piping

    Installation Manual for Installation Details shown in Figs. 5 & 6 and are available in accessory kits through Triangle Tube. See Fig. 6 page 10 for Two Pipe installation details or the MODULATING DELTA Concentric Vent Installation Manual for additional Concentric details.
  • Page 13 Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping 12” Min. & 24” Max. Radial Distance Rain Cap Storm Elbow Collar 12” Min. - 24” Max. with Bird Adjustable Above Combustion Screen Flashing Air Inlet Adjustable Refer to Vent Manufacturer's 12” Above Roof of Flashing Recommended Clearances Projected Snow Line...

  • Page 14: Determine Termination Location

    Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping Determine Termination Location Locate or guard the vent termination to prevent possible condensate damage to exterior finishes. Locate the vent and combustion air termination using the g. Avoid locations of possible accidental contact of following guidelines: flue vapors with persons or pets.

  • Page 15: Termination Fittings - Vertical Two Pipe

    Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping 5. The installer should provide adequate flashing and Direct Vent - Multiple Installation - Thru the Roof sealing boots sized for the vent pipe and combustion 1. On installations of multiple MODULATING DELTAS, air pipe. terminate each vent and combustion air piping as described in this manual.

  • Page 16: Direct Vent -Horizontal

    Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping NOTICE Direct Vent -Horizontal The installer has three options when direct venting hori- Installation of the vent and combustion air pip- zontally, Concentric, Wall Thimble or Two Pipe. The ing must comply with local codes and require- three vent options are shown in Figs.
  • Page 17 Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping Termination- Straight or Tee or Hood with Bird Screen (s) Horizontal Termination Adapter With AIr Holes Facing Down 36”Max. Vertical 12” Min & 36” Max. Support Leg Above Grade or Projected Snow Line 2 Foot Length 90 Elbow Thimble -...
  • Page 18 Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping Refer to Vent Manufacturer's Recommended Spacing of Support Triangle Tube Wall Thimble Kit Installed Flush with Wall Termination - Drain Refer to Vent Straight or Tee or Hood Manufacturer's with Bird Screen(s)* Recommended Clearances Elbow Hanger Strap...
  • Page 19 Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping Direct Vent - Horizontal Wall Thimble Termination Assembly Fig. 10A:...
  • Page 20 Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping 12” Min. 24” Max. Tee or Hood Vent Termination Venting Horizontally 12” Min. 24” Max. 90º Elbow Above Combustion with Bird Screen Air Inlet Combustion Air Termination 12” Min. Above Grade or Projected Snow Line 12”...
  • Page 21 Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping Fig. 11A: Direct Vent - Horizontal Two Pipe Snorkel Terminations...

  • Page 22: Determine Termination Location

    Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping Determine Termination Location c. Prevailing winds could cause freezing of flue condensation and a buildup of water / ice on sur- Locate the vent and combustion air termination using the rounding plants, building surfaces or combus- following guidelines: tion air inlet.

  • Page 23: Direct Vent - Vent Installation - Horizontal

    Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping Direct Vent - Vent Installation - Horizontal 2. The combustion air piping must terminate using a 90º elbow as shown in Figs. 11 & 11A, pages 17 & 18. 1. Vent and Combustion Air Penetration 3.

  • Page 24: Combustion Air Adapter

    System Vent Appliance Adapters - Direct Vent Combustion Air Adapter The MODULATING DELTA requires the use of an appli- ance adapter as approved by the one of vent manufac- 1. The installer must clean and deburr pipe. turers listed on page 8.

  • Page 25: Vent And Combustion Air Piping Installation Guidelines

    Direct Vent Installation of Vent/Air Piping Vent and Combustion Air Piping Installation Guidelines 9. Maintain minimum clearances per vent manufac- ture’s instructions for both, combustible or non-com- 1. The installer should install the vent / combustion air bustible materials. The installer must seal any wall, piping working from the appliance to the piping termi- floor or ceiling penetrations as per local code nation.

  • Page 26: Category Iii Or Iv - Vertical - Thru The Roof Or Unused Chimney

    Category III or IV Installation of Vent/Air Piping SECTION III - CATEGORY III OR IV INSTAL- Determine Termination Location LATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING Locate the vent and combustion air termination using the A Category III or IV appliance utilizes uncontaminated following guidelines: indoor or outdoor air (surrounding the appliance) for com- bustion.

  • Page 27: Category Iii Or Iv - Vent Installation - Thru The Roof

    Category III or IV Installation of Vent/Air Piping Category III or IV - Vent Installation - Thru the Roof 4. The following should be considered when determin- ing the location of the vent termination: 1. Vent Penetration a. Locate the vent termination where flue vapors Vent pipe penetration maintain vent manufac- will not damage surrounding shrubs, plants or ture’s required clearances to combustibles &...

  • Page 28: Category Iii Or Iv - Multiple Installation - Thru The Roof

    Category III or IV Installation of Vent/Air Piping Category III or IV - Multiple Installation - Thru the Category III or IV - Horizontal Roof NOTICE 1. On installations of multiple MODULATING DELTAS, terminate each vent pipe as described in this manual. Installation of the vent and combustion air pip- 2.
  • Page 29 Category III or IV Installation of Vent/Air Piping Refer to Vent Manufacturer's Recommended Spacing of Support Thimble - Seal Around Thimble & pipe with Silicone Termination - Condensate Drain Refer to Vent Manufacturer's Straight or Tee or Hood withTrap Loop Recommended Clearances with Bird Screen (s) Elbow...

  • Page 30: Determine Termination Location

    Category III or IV Installation of Vent/Air Piping Determine Termination Location g. Avoid locations of possible accidental contact of flue vapors with persons or pets. Locate the vent and combustion air termination using the 5. The vent termination must also maintain the follow- following guidelines: ing clearances;...

  • Page 31: Termination Fittings - Horizontal

    Category III or IV Installation of Vent/Air Piping Termination Fittings - Horizontal Category III or IV - Multiple Installation - Sidewall 1. The combustion air pipe termination must include a 1. On installations of multiple MODULATING DELTAS, factory supplied “bird screen” as shown in Fig. 18. terminate each vent pipe as described in this manual.

  • Page 32: Combustion Air Adapter

    The MODULATING DELTA requires the use of an appli- ance adapter as approved by the one of vent manufac- Pipe the condensate drain tube to a suitable place of turers listed on page 8.
  • Page 33 Category III or IV Installation of Vent/Air WARNING NOTICE Do not pitch the vent away from the appliance. Table 3 references a long radius 90º elbow. For Potential condensate damage to the building each additional 90º elbow within the system, the exterior or to the surrounding landscape and/or installer must reduce the maximum allowable potential risks of icing and blockage of the vent...

  • Page 34: Section Iv - Category I Installation

    Type B or other approved The NFPA code book severely limits the instal- material having equivalent insulation qualities. lation of the MODULATING DELTA into a The minimum clearance to combustibles for sin- masonry chimney. For applications using either gle wall vent connectors shall be 6 inches.

  • Page 35: Common Venting - Category I

    Category I - Installation of Vent/Air Piping NOTICE The vent connector should be installed in a manner without any dips or sags and should slope upward toward the vent or chimney at There are certain applications for the MODULAT- least 1/4 inch per 1 foot. ING DELTA in which upsizing the vent connector The location of the appliance should be located to 5 inches will not result in sufficient maximum...

  • Page 36: Section V - Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    Commonwealth of Massachusetts SECTION V - COMMONWEALTH OF MAS- NOTICE SACHUSETTS The carbon monoxide detector and alarm INSTALLATIONS WITH SIDE WALL VENT installed within the same room as the side wall TERMINATION ELEVATION AT OR BELOW 4 vented appliance must meet ANSI/UL 2034 stan- FEET OF GRADE: dards and comply with NFPA 720 (2005 edition).

  • Page 37: Installation With Sidewall Vent Termination Elevation Above Four Feet Of Grade

    COMMONWEALTH of Massachusetts NOTICE INSTALLATIONS WITH THE SIDE WALL TERMINATION ELEVATION ABOVE 4 FEET The carbon monoxide detector and alarm installed within the same room as the direct vent OF GRADE: appliance must comply with NFPA 720 (2005 edi- tion). NOTICE 3.
  • Page 38 Available in capacities from 25,000 BTU/hr to 5,000,000 BTU/hr MODULATING DELTA CONCENTRIC PRIMARY / SECONDARY MANIFOLD VENT KIT 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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