ICC Chimney EXCELDirect Power Vent Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual
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EXCELDirect Power Vent
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
EXCELDirect Power Vent
certified direct vent gas-fired appliances.
The direct vent gas appliance must be certified for use with the ICC EXCELDirect
®
Power Vent
venting system. Refer to the manufacturer's labelling and instruction
manual to confirm that EXCELDirect Power Vent
appliance model.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the following code in force:
- National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 (USA) or,
- Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CAN/CSA B149.1 (Canada).
A significant cause of vent-related fires is failure to maintain required clearances
(air space) to combustible materials. The power vent gas appliance instructions
manual indicates the venting configurations and clearance requirements. It is of
utmost importance that this venting system is installed only in accordance with
these instructions. Do not fill the air space with insulating material.
A direct vent appliance must be connected to a single venting system. Multiple
venting is not allowed.
Specific requirements for horizontal installation, such as minimum clearances to
a balcony, window, door, soffit, etc., are detailed in this manual.
Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation
inspections in your area.
Risk of fire or carbon monoxide poisoning due to joint separation or pipe
breakage.
Do not begin installing the ICC EXCELDirect Power Vent
have carefully read the appliance and vent system installation instructions.
Use only ICC model EXCELDirect Power Vent
certification and warranty of the product.
Keep this installation and operating instructions in a safe location for future reference.
EXCELDirect Power Vent
(Listing #: MH46076) to the following Standards:
- UL 1738; Venting Systems for Gas-Burning Appliances, Categories II, III, &
IV
- UL 2112; Venting Systems for Use with Gas-Fired Direct Vent Appliances
- ULC-S636; Type BH Gas Venting Systems
- ANSI Z21.88 - CSA2.33; Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters
POWER VENT VENTING SYSTEM
®
is a certified venting system designed to be used only with
WARNING
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has been tested as per applicable requirements
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is listed for use with the selected
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venting system until you
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parts. Failure to do so will void the
ICC INDUSTRIAL CHIMNEY COMPANY INC.
400 J.F. Kennedy, St. Jerome
Tel.: (450) 565-6336, Fax: (450) 565-65 19
®
Quebec, Canada, J7Y 4B7
www.icc-rsf.com
TPV-II_2023-10
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- Page 1 Risk of fire or carbon monoxide poisoning due to joint separation or pipe breakage. ® Do not begin installing the ICC EXCELDirect Power Vent venting system until you have carefully read the appliance and vent system installation instructions. ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Floor and Attic Protection Parts ..............15 6.3.2. Supports ...................... 17 Power Vent In-line & End-line Fans ............. 20 Horizontal and Vertical Termination Location ..........21 EXCELDirect Power Vent ® Parts List ............22 LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ..................23 WARNING:... -
Page 3: Technical Specifications
Remove the termination cap to ensure that no obstruction could block the air intake and flue exhaust. Verify if there is a sign of corrosion. Verify that the supports, flashing, and storm collar are correctly in place. Check for signs of accumulating condensation. ® EXCELDirect Power Vent Owner's Manual... -
Page 4: General Installation Notes
General Installation Notes EXCELDirect Power Vent® is a complete system extending from the appliance to the outdoors. This may include an in-line or end-line power vent fan from a listed appliance manufacturer. Please refer to the appliance manufacturer’s installation instructions. -
Page 5: Tool Checklist
Carefully read the appliance and the venting system instruction manuals. Good planning might save you time, work, and money. Use only authorized EXCELDirect Power Vent® listed parts unless compatibility with another brand is specified in the appliance manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use damaged parts. -
Page 6: Assembling Notes
5.2. Joint Connection Slip Lengths (LS1, LS2) ® The EXCELDirect Power Vent 12” Slip Length (LS1) adds 7 ¾’’- 10 ¾’’ or 13 ¾”- 22 ¾’’ for the 24” Slip Length (LS2). To adjust the Slip Length, insert the inner... - Page 7 Vent Length Adapters (MAD, FAD) ® EXCELDirect Power Vent has two universal adapters that are compatible specifically with certified appliance outlet/inlet adapters from other manufacturers. Slide the Universal Male/Female Adapter (MAD, FAD) into fan or appliance inlet/outlet adapter. Once the adapters are firmly joined,...
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Page 8: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions 6.1. Horizontal Installation Figure 4. Horizontal Installations with in-line power vent fan Figure 5. Horizontal Installation with end-line power vent fan ® EXCELDirect Power Vent Owner's Manual... - Page 9 ® EXCELDirect Power Vent fits most standard appliance outlet collars without an adapter, but appliance adapters may be required for specific brands and applications.
- Page 10 Length (L) fully engages with the appliance outlet collar. 15. Important: Firestop Plates (FSP) are required on the bottom of each floor installed from below and on each wall installed on both sides. See Figure 11 on page 16 for more information. ® EXCELDirect Power Vent Owner's Manual...
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Page 11: Vertical Installation
See Figure 11 on page 16 for more information. Cut and frame a hole in the ceiling to the dimensions indicated in the "Technical Specifications" section on page 3. Dimensions will vary depending on the type of ® EXCELDirect Power Vent Owner's Manual... - Page 12 See the appliance manufacturer's installation instructions for exact clearance requirements. ® EXCELDirect Power Vent fits most standard appliance outlet collars without an adapter, but appliance adapters may be required for specific brands and applications. Insert the first length or adapter on the appliance outlet and fasten it to the appliance using the Locking Band (LB) provided.
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Page 13: Vertical Terminations
An offset will be required if the vent cannot pass directly above the appliance. Use Figure 9 and Table 2 to determine the parts needed. Use 30° or 45° elbows whenever possible instead of 90° elbows because they offer fewer restrictions. Figure 9. Vent Offset ® EXCELDirect Power Vent Owner's Manual... - Page 14 67 ¼” 96 ½” 7” 4' + 4' 49 3/8” 86 ¾” 70 ¼” 72 5/8” 107 ¼” 7” 4' + 4' + 6" 51 ½” 90 ½” 73 ¼” 75 ¾” 108 ½” 7” ® EXCELDirect Power Vent Owner's Manual...
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Page 15: Installation Parts
The only place where ® Firestop Plates (FSP) are not required is at the roof level. EXCELDirect Power Vent offers different firestop supports to fit all applications. On a horizontal installation, the Wall Thimble (WT, WTI) includes Firestop Plates (FPS) included (Figure 6). - Page 16 Attic Radiation Shield (AS). Important: Firestop Plates (FSP) are required on the bottom of each floor installed from below and on each wall installed on both sides. See Figure 11 on page 16 for more information. ® EXCELDirect Power Vent Owner's Manual...
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Page 17: Supports
6.3.2. Supports EXCELDirect Power Vent ® has different supports for different applications. The “Technical Specifications" section on page 3 shows the maximum support capacity table for each type of support. Horizontal Band (HB) The Horizontal Band is a half band made of galvanized steel designed to support the vent when it travels horizontally. - Page 18 #8 x 1 1/2" or larger screws on Support each strap and slide the collar to the appropriate location. See Figure 16. Tighten the support collar around the vent Length (L). ® EXCELDirect Power Vent Owner's Manual...
- Page 19 Centre the vent Length (L) in the hole in the roof and nail or screw the support to the roof using up to twelve - 2 1/2” nails or # 8 X 1 1/2” wood screws. ® EXCELDirect Power Vent Owner's Manual...
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Page 20: Power Vent In-Line & End-Line Fans
See Assembling Notes on page 6 for details. Additionally, universal adapters are available that can connect from the certified manufacturers’ appliance or fan inlets/outlets to EXCELDirect Power Vent®: Universal Outlet (MAD) and Universal Intake (FAD) Adapters. These adapters are secured using the included adapter locking band. -
Page 21: Horizontal And Vertical Termination Location
A vent shall not terminate above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single-family dwellings and serves both dwellings. For additional requirements, check local code. Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor. ® EXCELDirect Power Vent Owner's Manual... -
Page 22: Exceldirect Power Vent ® Parts List
® EXCELDirect Power Vent Parts List Part Name Part Number Code Notes Lengths and Elbows 6" Length TU-35DPL6 12" Length TU-35DPL1 24" Length TU-35DPL2 36" Length TU-35DPL3 48" Length TU-35DPL4 12" Slip Length TU-35DPLS1 Optional: Silicone caulking roll 24" Slip Length TU-35DPLS2 12”... -
Page 23: Limited Lifetime Warranty
® warranty. This venting system is designed to vent residential Gas-Fired Direct Vent gas appliances which are certified for use with the EXCELDirect Power Vent ® venting system. This warranty is void if the venting system is used in an application for which it is not designed. - Page 24 ® EXCELDirect Power Vent Owner's Manual...
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