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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Read this entire instruction manual and refer to the Venting section of the appliance Installation
and Maintenance manual before starting vent installation. Follow all instructions exactly as written.
The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of
hazards of various risk levels, or to important product information.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.
INTRODUCTION
This instruction manual is for use only with appliances that have been certified to use a Polypropylene
ventilation system. Installing any other appliance with this system will result in property damage, severe
personal injury, or death.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Prior to installation, examine all components for possible shipping damage.
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Proper joint assembly is essential for safe installation. Check the integrity of joints upon completing
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assembly.
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This venting system must be free to expand and contract under normal operation.
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This venting system must be supported in accordance with these instructions.
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Assure unrestricted vent movement where required through walls, ceilings, and roof penetrations.
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Do not mix pipe, fittings, or joining methods from different manufacturers with this flexible vent kit.
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Do not use adhesives of any kind with this venting system. Use only approved fittings.
FLEXIBLE VENT KIT
(Part #8400P-001)
LP-362 Rev. 7.30.20
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Summary of Contents for HTP 8400P-001
- Page 1 FLEXIBLE VENT KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Part #8400P-001) NOTE: Read this entire instruction manual and refer to the Venting section of the appliance Installation and Maintenance manual before starting vent installation. Follow all instructions exactly as written. The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels, or to important product information.
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Page 2: Pressure Drops
• The 3” (80 mm) Polypro Flex Kit (8400P-001) has a total equivalent length (TEL) of 14’ (4.26 m) for the entire kit. It is important to measure the amount of flexible pipe used, as the resistance is 25% greater than •... - Page 3 SYSTEM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES, HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL INCH (mm) Flexible Vent System 1.2 (30) Table 1 D. INSTRUCTIONS Before installation, consult the authority having jurisdiction (such as the gas utility, municipal building department, fire prevention bureau, etc.) to determine the need to obtain a permit or for applicable local or national codes. A venting system that extends through any area above the one where the vented appliance is located shall be provided with an enclosure which has a fire resistance rating equal to or greater than the fire resistance rating of the floor or roof assemblies through which it passes.
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Page 4: Installation
connection between the appliance and the flexible vent must be done with a rigid vent system. Follow the specific instructions supplied with these products. Common venting of more than one appliance is not allowed. • • No other gas-burning appliance may be vented in the same chase/chimney with the flexible vent system. •... - Page 5 Figure 2 – Coupling 5. Mount the seal into the lowest whole groove (Fig. 3) and push the flexible liner into the adapter until it stops. Figure 3 – Mounting the Seal 6. Fix the adapter on the liner with the latching tabs (Fig. 4). Figure 4 –...
- Page 6 Figure 7 – Installation of Support Elbow Figure 8 – Securing the Support Elbow 12. Mount the wall plate on the wall of the shaft (Fig. 9). Pay attention to the correct slope of 3 . The pipe of the support elbow must be in the center of the hole in the wallplate.
- Page 7 Do not use PVC pipe cement to connect the Polypro to PVC adapter. Use of PVC pipe cement will lead to failure of the adapter, resulting in an exhaust gas leak which will cause property damage, severe personal injury, or death. Be certain to properly secure the Polypro to PVC adapter.
- Page 8 18. Install the metallic termination pipe (see Fig 13, 1). Assemble the shaft vent cap (2). 19. Connect the appliance exhaust to the transition PVC 3’ to PP 80 mm fitting to the straight connection leg protruding out of the single wall shaft connector.
- Page 9 Figure 14 – Flex Vent Parts List LP-362 Rev. 7.30.20...
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