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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
226981 A02 - Oct 2021
2019-19 Instinct WHB
& FSB Vent
Supplement
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 Installation and Maintenance Manual T H E O R I G I N A L 226981 A02 - Oct 2021 I N N O V A T O R S 2019-19 Instinct WHB & FSB Vent Supplement...
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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 ........ - Page 4 4.1. Vent/Combustion Air Transitions ................29 4.1.1 3” (80 mm) to 2” (60 mm) Transitions ..............29 4.2. Connect Piping to INSTINCT ..................30 4.3. Vent and Combustion Air Piping Installation ..............31 4.3.1 PVC/CPVC Vent System ................. 31 4.3.2 Polypropylene or AL29-4C®...
- Page 5 Fig. 4 - Vertical Combustion Air Bird Screen Installation ............14 Fig. 5 - Direct Vent - Vertical Termination of Multiple INSTINCT Boilers ........14 Fig. 6 - Direct Vent - Sidewall Termination of Vent and Combustion Air Piping ......17 Fig.
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Page 7: Product And Safety Information
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Page 9: Chapter 1 - Pre-Installation Requirements
Ventilation Combustion DANGER Requirements The INSTINCT boiler is classified as a Category IV appliance. When the air for combustion is taken from the room air grilles must be installed by the This utilizes uncontaminated indoor or outdoor air for contractor. The air grilles should be sized in appliance combustion. -
Page 10: Removal Of An Existing Boiler From A Common Vent System
The INSTINCT is certified per ANSI Z21.13 as a Category IV deficiencies which could cause an unsafe condition. (indoor air) or Direct Vent (sealed combustion) appliance. -
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 WARNING Piping and Fittings Contact approved AL29-4C® Stainless • PVC Schedule 40 - ANSI/ASTM D1785 Steel vent manufacturer for a copy of their • PVC-DWV - ANSI/ASTM D2665 installation instructions. -
Page 12: Vent/Combustion Air Equivalent Lengths
NOTICE • 5 feet (1.5 m) for every 90º elbow • LP Conversions of all Instinct models MUST be • For polypropylene vent systems, reduce the installed using a 3” (80 mm) vent / combustion maximum allowable length from Table 1 for each air system. -
Page 13: Rigid Polypropylene Vent System Restrictions
Polypropylene Vent System Restrictions Restrictions • 2”[60 mm] Flex polypropylene venting is limited up WARNING to the INSTINCT Solo 110. Contact approved polypropylene vent manufacturer for a copy of their installation WARNING instructions. Read, understand and follow all of the vent manufacturer’s instructions before... -
Page 14: Combustion Air Contamination
WARNING DO NOT COVER OR RESTRICT. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE AIR FOR COMBUSTION COULD RESULT If the INSTINCT combustion air inlet is located in an IN SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH.” area likely to cause or contain contamination, or if Potential contaminating products products which could contaminate the air cannot •... - Page 15 Table 3 - Approved 2” (60 mm) Rigid Polypropylene Components Centrotherm Eco Description DuraVent Z-Flex U.S. Inc. ECCO Manufacturing Systems, LLC 3” (80 mm) Appliance Vent Adapter ISAAL0303 3PPS-03PVCM-2PPF 2ZDCPVCG3 3PPSSAD 3” (80 mm) to 2” (60 mm) Reducer ISRD0302 2ZDR32 302PRED ISEP02 (20”...
- Page 16 Table 4 - Approved 3” (80 mm) Rigid Polypropylene Components Centrotherm Eco Description DuraVent Z-Flex U.S. Inc. ECCO Manufacturing Systems, LLC 3” (80 mm) Appliance Vent Adapter ISAAL0303 2ZDCPVCG3 3PPSSAD ISEP03 (20” or 50 cm) or 3” (80 mm) Roof Termination - UV 3PPS-12BC (12”...
- Page 17 CHAPTER 1 - PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Table 5 - 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-2PPF 2ZDCPVCG3 3PPSSAD Adapter 3” (80 mm) to 2” (60 mm) ISRD0302 2ZDR32 302PRED...
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Page 19: Chapter 2 - Direct Vent Installation Of Vent/Air Piping
CHAPTER 2 - DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION OF VENT/AIR PIPING 2.1. Direct Vent - Vertical - Through the Roof 2. The combustion air piping must terminate in or Unused Chimney an upside down “U” shape fashion using two 90° elbows, as shown in Fig. 1 on page 12. The NOTICE termination must be located 12”... -
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. 2.1.2 Direct Vent - Vent Installation - Through 6. The vent termination must also maintain the the Roof following clearances, as shown in Fig. -
Page 21: Termination Fittings - Through The Roof
Fig. 1 on page 12. Extended exposure of the vent pipe The combustion air inlet of the INSTINCT is could cause condensate to freeze and block the defined as being part of a direct vent system. -
Page 22: 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” on the vent and combustion air terminations. Vent Termination Typ. Combustion Air Termination Typ. Fig. 5 - Direct Vent - Vertical Termination of Multiple INSTINCT Boilers... -
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] minimum NOTICE 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
Canada, provide clearances as required by CAN/ CSA B149.1. NOTICE The combustion air inlet of the INSTINCT is defined as being part of a direct vent system. It is not considered as a forced air intake. The required clearance of an adjacent boiler vent to a forced air inlet does not apply in a multiple installation of INSTINCT boilers. -
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 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 Locate the vent termination to prevent possible the Roof condensate damage to exterior finishes. g. Avoid locations of possible accidental contact 1. Vent pipe penetration through combustible or of flue vapors with people or pets. -
Page 30: Termination Fittings - Vertical & Sidewall
NOTICE Do not extend the vent pipe above the roof beyond the dimension shown in Fig. 12 on The combustion air inlet of the INSTINCT is page 19. Extended exposure of the vent defined as being part of a direct vent system. -
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.) -
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 NOTICE the following guidelines: 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 3.1.2 Category IV - Vent Installation - Through d. At least 3 feet [0.9 m] above any forced air intake the Roof within 10 feet [3 m] (Does not apply to the combustion air inlet of a direct vent appliance). -
Page 34: Category Iv - Multiple Boiler Installation - Through The Roof
PVC/CPVC vent systems. When utilizing an AL29-4C® Stainless Steel or Polypropylene Fig. 17 - Category IV- Vertical Termination of Multiple INSTINCT vent system, there may be some variations. Boilers Consult the appropriate vent manufacturer for recommendations and clarifications. -
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 electric boiler with a 90º elbow. meters, gas meters-regulators, relief valves or other equipment. -
Page 36: Category Iv - Vent Installation - Sidewall
Fig. 17 on page 26 and Fig. 19 on page 27. Vent Extended exposure of the vent pipe could Termination cause condensate to freeze and block the vent pipe, resulting in substantial property damage, serious injury, or death. Fig. 20 - Category IV - Sidewall Termination of Multiple INSTINCT Boilers... -
Page 37: Chapter 4 - Installation Requirements
The Instinct boiler has a length of acoustic foam already installed in the air inlet adaptor. DO NOT remove this. • For INSTINCT 110 & 155 Models only, propane conversions require an additional acoustic foam insert to be fitted within the combustion air piping. -
Page 38: Connect Piping To Instinct
• For INSTINCT 110 & 155 Models only, propane conversions require an additional acoustic foam insert to be fitted within the combustion 6. Secure the vent and combustion air pipes by air piping. -
Page 39: Vent And Combustion Air Piping Installation
CHAPTER 4 - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4.3. Vent and Combustion Air Piping Installation NOTICE Pipe hangers must not be tightly clamped to 4.3.1 PVC/CPVC Vent System pipe to allow for thermal expansion/contraction 1. The installer should install the vent / combustion movement. -
Page 40: Polypropylene Or Al29-4C® Stainless Steel Vent Systems
CHAPTER 4 - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4.3.2 Polypropylene or Stainless Steel AL29-4C® Vent Systems NOTICE • When using Polypropylene or AL29-4C® Stainless Steel Vent, refer to vent manufacturer’s installationinstructionssuppliedwiththeventfor proper installation. • Covering Polypropylene vent pipe and fittings with thermal insulation is prohibited. -
Page 41: Chapter 5 - Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Installation Requirements
CHAPTER 5 - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 5.2. Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors. For all sidewallhorizontallyventedgasfueledequipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used Each carbon monoxide detector as required in in whole or in part for residential purposes, including accordance with the above provisions shall comply with those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certified. -
Page 42: Manufacturer Requirements - Gas Equipment Venting System Provided
CHAPTER 5 - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 5.4.2 Manufacturer Requirements - Equipment Venting System Provided. When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system design or venting system components with the equipment, the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall include: 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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