Minimum Venting Requirements - Napoleon Ascent BHD4PNA Installation And Operation Manual

3.0 minimum venting requirements

minimum venting requirements
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• Risk of fi re. Maintain specifi ed air space clearances to vent pipe and appliance.
WARNING
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• The vent system must be supported every 3'(0.9m) for both vertical and horizontal runs. Use support ring assembly
W010-0067 or equivalent non-combustible strapping to maintain the minimum clearance to combustibles for both
• Risk of fi re. Maintain specifi ed air space clearances to vent pipe and appliance.
vertical and horizontal runs. Spacers are attached to the inner pipe at predetermined intervals to maintain an even air
• The vent system must be supported every 3'(0.9m) for both vertical and horizontal runs. Use support ring assembly
gap to the outer pipe. This gap is required for safe operation. A spacer is required at the start, middle, and end of each
W010-0067 or equivalent non-combustible strapping to maintain the minimum clearance to combustibles for both
elbow to ensure this gap is maintained. These spaces must not be removed.
vertical and horizontal runs. Spacers are attached to the inner pipe at predetermined intervals to maintain an even air
gap to the outer pipe. This gap is required for safe operation. A spacer is required at the start, middle, and end of each
This appliance uses a 5" (127mm) exhaust / 8" (203.2mm) air intake vent pipe system. Refer to the section
elbow to ensure this gap is maintained. These spaces must not be removed.
applicable to your installation.
For safe and proper operation of the appliance follow the venting instructions exactly. Deviation from the minimum vertical
This appliance uses a 5" (127mm) exhaust / 8" (203.2mm) air intake vent pipe system. Refer to the section
vent length can create diffi culty in burner start-up and/or carboning. Under extreme vent confi gurations, allow several
applicable to your installation.
minutes (5-15) for the fl ame to stabilize after ignition. Although not a requirement, it is recommended for vent lengths that
For safe and proper operation of the appliance follow the venting instructions exactly. Deviation from the minimum vertical
pass through unheated spaces (attics, garages, crawl spaces) be insulated with the insulation wrapped in a protective sleeve
vent length can create diffi culty in burner start-up and/or carboning. Under extreme vent confi gurations, allow several
to minimize condensation. Provide a means for visually checking the vent connection to the appliance after the appliance is
minutes (5-15) for the fl ame to stabilize after ignition. Although not a requirement, it is recommended for vent lengths that
installed. Use a fi restop, vent pipe shield or attic insulation shield when penetrating interior walls, fl oor or ceiling.
pass through unheated spaces (attics, garages, crawl spaces) be insulated with the insulation wrapped in a protective sleeve
to minimize condensation. Provide a means for visually checking the vent connection to the appliance after the appliance is
The vent terminal may be painted with a high temperature paint to match exterior colours. Use an outdoor paint suitable for
400°F (200°C). Application and performance of paint is the consumer's responsibility. Spot testing is recommended.
installed. Use a fi restop, vent pipe shield or attic insulation shield when penetrating interior walls, fl oor or ceiling.
note:
The vent terminal may be painted with a high temperature paint to match exterior colours. Use an outdoor paint suitable for
If for any reason the vent air intake system is disassembled; reinstall per the instructions provided for the initial
400°F (200°C). Application and performance of paint is the consumer's responsibility. Spot testing is recommended.
installation.
note:
This appliance must be installed with a continuous connection of exhaust and air intake vent pipes. Utilizing alternate
If for any reason the vent air intake system is disassembled; reinstall per the instructions provided for the initial
constructions, such as a chimney as part of the vent system, is not permitted.
installation.
You may reduce the appliance from 5/8" venting to 4/7" venting for horizontal and vertical rise applications.
Use only Wolf Steel, Metal-Fab, BDM, Simpson Dura-Vent, or Selkirk Direct Temp venting components. Minimum and
This appliance must be installed with a continuous connection of exhaust and air intake vent pipes. Utilizing alternate
Reducing must be done right off of the appliance and a new firestop spacer will be required.
maximum vent lengths, for both horizontal and vertical installations, clearances from vent pipes to combustibles and air constructions, such as a chimney as part of the vent system, is not permitted.
terminal locations as set out in this manual apply to all vent systems and must be adhered to. For Metal-Fab, BDM, Simpson
Use only Wolf Steel, Metal-Fab, BDM, Simpson Dura-Vent, or Selkirk Direct Temp venting components. Minimum and
Dura-Vent, or Selkirk Direct Temp, follow the installation procedure provided with the venting components or on the website
maximum vent lengths, for both horizontal and vertical installations, clearances from vent pipes to combustibles and air
for your venting supplier.
terminal locations as set out in this manual apply to all vent systems and must be adhered to. For Metal-Fab, BDM, Simpson
A starter adaptor must be used with the following vent systems and may be purchased through Wolf Steel or from the
Dura-Vent, or Selkirk Direct Temp, follow the installation procedure provided with the venting components or on the website
corresponding supplier listed below:
for your venting supplier.
A starter adaptor must be used with the following vent systems and may be purchased through Wolf Steel or from the
Venting System
corresponding supplier listed below:
SureSeal
Venting System
Direct Vent Pro
SureSeal
Pro-Form
Direct Vent Pro
Direct Temp
Pro-Form
Ventis
Direct Temp
Connections made by means of an adaptor at the appliance, as well as the connection at the vent terminal must be sealed.
Ventis
RTV sealant may be used on both the inner exhaust and outer intake vent pipe joints of all other approved vent systems, ex-
cept for the exhaust vent pipe connection to the appliance fl ue collar which must be sealed using the black high temperature
Connections made by means of an adaptor at the appliance, as well as the connection at the vent terminal must be sealed.
sealant Mill Pac.
RTV sealant may be used on both the inner exhaust and outer intake vent pipe joints of all other approved vent systems, ex-
For all vent systems is strongly recommend for all installations but required when power venting the appliance, that the outer
cept for the exhaust vent pipe connection to the appliance fl ue collar which must be sealed using the black high temperature
air intake joints are sealed using either high temperature silicone (RTV) or a suitable aluminum tape that covers each joint in
sealant Mill Pac.
the vent system entirely around its circumference. This will ensure the best performance in every application and avoids per-
For all vent systems is strongly recommend for all installations but required when power venting the appliance, that the outer
formance or condensation concerns that may occur in "tightly" constructed homes, particularly those in cold climates.
air intake joints are sealed using either high temperature silicone (RTV) or a suitable aluminum tape that covers each joint in
the vent system entirely around its circumference. This will ensure the best performance in every application and avoids per-
This template must be used in conjunction with templates 7.2.1 or 7.2.2, depending on
formance or condensation concerns that may occur in "tightly" constructed homes, particularly those in cold climates.
termination shape (i.e. round, or round and square). See appropriate templates folder.
This template must be used in conjunction with templates 7.2.1 or 7.2.2, depending on
For optimum fl ame appearance and appliance performance, keep the vent length and number of elbows to a minimum.
termination shape (i.e. round, or round and square). See appropriate templates folder.
The air terminal must remain unobstructed at all times. Examine the air terminal at least once a year to verify that
it is unobstructed and undamaged.
For optimum fl ame appearance and appliance performance, keep the vent length and number of elbows to a minimum.
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Rigid and fl exible venting systems must not be combined. Different venting manufacturer components must not
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The air terminal must remain unobstructed at all times. Examine the air terminal at least once a year to verify that
be combined.
it is unobstructed and undamaged.
These vent kits allow for either horizontal or vertical venting of the appliance. The maximum allowable horizontal run is 20
Rigid and fl exible venting systems must not be combined. Different venting manufacturer components must not
Starter Adapter
Manufacturer
Part Number
Starter Adapter
Metal-Fab 5DNA
Manufacturer
Part Number
Simpson DuraVent W175-0170
Metal-Fab 5DNA
BDM N/A
Simpson DuraVent W175-0170
Selkirk 5DT-AAN
BDM N/A
Olympia Chimney
VDV-NA05-58F
and Venting
Selkirk 5DT-AAN
Olympia Chimney
VDV-NA05-58F
and Venting
Supplier
Wolf Steel
Supplier
Wolf Steel
4DNA Wolf Steel
BDM
Wolf Steel
W175-0053
Selkirk
DVR6-STA7
BDM
Olympia Chimney
and Venting
5DT-AAN Selkirk
Olympia Chimney
and Venting
Website
www.mtlfab.com
Website
www.duravent.com
www.mtlfab.com
www.dalsinmfg.com
www.duravent.com
www.selkirkcorp.com
www.dalsinmfg.com
www.olympiachimney.com
www.selkirkcorp.com
www.olympiachimney.com