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Installation and Maintenance Instructions
Saf-T Vent
Special Gas Vent (USA) / Type BH Vent Class I/II (Canada)
For Venting Residential, Commercial & Industrial Appliances
Model EZ 6"-16" Diameter Vent for use on Positive, Neutral and Negative
Model GC 18"-32" Diameter Vent for use on Positive, Neutral and Negative
Important: Do NOT install this product until you have read and fully understand these installation
instructions. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in injury or damage to property. An
improper installation will void any stated warranty.
Follow these instructions exactly as written.
Examine all components for possible shipping damage prior to installation.
Proper joint assembly is essential for a safe installation. Check integrity of joints upon
completion of assembly.
This venting system must be supported in accordance with these instructions.
Check for restricted vent movement through the walls, ceilings and roof penetrations.
This venting system must be free to expand and contract.
Do not mix Saf-T vent pipe with pipe from different manufacturers.
Tested and Listed to
UL1738 & ULC S636
By Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
®
Model EZ Seal
and Model GC
Single Wall
AL 29-4C Stainless Steel
Gas Vent Connector
Chimney Liner &
Category I, II, III & IV Appliances
Pressures up to 9" W.C.
Pressures up to 15" W.C.
! WARNING
Failure to follow the installation instructions
could cause FIRE, CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING, OR DEATH. If you are unsure
of installation requirements, call (800)-922-
8368 or visit www.selkirkcorp.com.
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Summary of Contents for Selkirk Heatfab Saf-T Vent EZ
- Page 1 Installation and Maintenance Instructions ® Saf-T Vent Model EZ Seal and Model GC Single Wall AL 29-4C Stainless Steel Gas Vent Connector Chimney Liner & Special Gas Vent (USA) / Type BH Vent Class I/II (Canada) For Venting Residential, Commercial & Industrial Appliances Category I, II, III &...
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Page 2: Application Information
APPLICATION INFORMATION Saf-T Vent Model EZ Seal and Model GC Gas Vent Systems may be used to vent safety certified Category I, II, III, IV and Certain Direct Vent gas appliances with a flue gas temperature of not more than 550° F (288° C). The Saf-T Vent EZ Seal system is for use with appliances which produce positive vent pressures of 9 inches of water column or less and Model GC is for use with appliances which produce positive vent pressures of 15 inches of water column or less. -
Page 3: Typical Installation Configurations
Clearance to Combustibles and Framing Requirements Table 1 shows the required MINIMUM AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES. “Combustibles” include framing lumber, drywall, plywood, paneling, insulation, wiring and other building materials. This airspace clearance is required for safe operation of the vent. Failure to follow these clearances could overheat the building materials and could cause fire. -
Page 4: General Installation Requirements
In addition to the configurations shown in Figs. 1 & 2, this system may be installed in any combination of vertical and horizontal, unenclosed configurations as long as the minimum clearances are maintained per clearance Table 1 and the total length and number of fittings does not exceed the appliance manufacturers recommendations. -
Page 5: Horizontal Installation Requirements
HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 1. If the termination is through a combustible wall, the system must include Wall Penetration and a Saf-T Vent termination as required by the appliance manufacturer. 2. The horizontal termination shall be located not less than 12 inches above grade or anticipated snow line (remember to consider snow and ice falling from overhead objects), and not less than 7 feet above grade when located adjacent to a public walkway. - Page 6 In cold climates do not install a condensate drain on the exterior of the building. Doing so may result in dangerous icy conditions on surfaces near the drain and may cause damage to the vent system and/ or the building exterior. Selkirk Corp. will NOT be held liable for any injury or property damage due to formation of ice.
- Page 7 Adjustable Length The Adjustable Length Section serves as a variable length between other components when specific lengths cannot be utilized and eliminates the need to cut parts to length. For proper installation, refer Fig 7. (Adjustable Length) to instructions packaged with the Adjustable Length(See Fig. 7). Customized Lengths—...
- Page 8 Support Clamps Support Clamp Support Clamps may be suspended from rods or cables and used as a saddle to rest the vent in or they may be used in pairs to clamp around the vent and suspended from a single rod, or cable (See Fig.
- Page 9 Wall Penetration & Horizontal Termination The Wall Penetration & Horizontal Wall Section Termination is the standard Wall Wall Penetration Penetration Assembly that includes a Vent Pipe Vent Pipe Horizontal Termination. To install: 1. Follow Steps 1-7 in the Wall FLOW Penetration Assembly Section.
- Page 10 Tall Cone Flashing Vent Pipe The Tall Cone Flashing is for vertical terminations through a flat Storm Apply roof. Note: For combustible roofs a Joist Shield must be installed Collar Sealant prior to installing the Flashing (See Fig. 17A). To Install directly on Flat Roof: Tall Cone Apply 1.
- Page 11 Storm Collar The Storm Collar is designed to shed rain away from the flashing opening. To install: 1. Place the Storm Collar over the last segment of vent and slide it down to where it is 2” above the outlet of the flashing.
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