Venting & Air Inlet Piping; General; Approved Materials; Exhaust Vent/Air Intake Pipe Location - RBI IEW-199 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

VENTING & AIR INLET PIPING
3. VENTING & AIR INLET PIPING
A. GENERAL
1. Install the Infinite Energy boiler venting system in
accordance with these instructions and with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54,
CAN/CGA B149, and/or applicable provisions of local
building codes.
2. The Infinite Energy boiler is a direct vent appliance
and is ETL Listed as a Category IV appliance with
Intertek Testing Laboratories, Inc.
WARNING
The venting system for this product is to be installed in
strict accordance with these venting instructions.
Failure to install the vent system properly may result in
severe personal injury, death or major property damage.
WARNING
This vent system operates under positive pressure.
Vent connectors serving appliances vented by
natural draft shall not be connected into any portion
of this venting system. Failure to comply may result
in serious injury, death or major property damage.
B. APPROVED MATERIALS
1. Table 3.1 lists approved materials for vent pipe (and
adhesives where applicable). Use only these materials
for exhaust vent piping.
2. PVC pipe and fittings are not to be used for venting in
confined spaces such as closet installations. Use only
CPVC vent pipe under these conditions.
3. Cellular core piping is approved for inlet air piping only.
WARNING
Only the materials listed below are approved for use
with the Infinite Energy boiler. Use only these
components in accordance with these instructions.
Failure to use the correct material may result in
serious injury, death, or major property damage.
Table 3.1: Approved Materials for Exhaust Vent Pipe
Description Material
PVC (Sch 40 or 80)
CPVC (Sch 40 or 80)
Vent Piping &
PVC-DWV
Fittings
MUGRO™ PP(s)
InnoFlue
Pipe Cement
PVC/CPVC Cement
(PVC & CPVC Only)
* PVC pipe fittings are not to be used for venting within confined spaces.
Notice: Installations in Canada require compliance with
ULC S636 – Standard for Type BH Gas Venting Systems.
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Conforming to
Standard
*
ANSI/ASTM D1785
ANSI/ASTM D1785
*
ANSI/ASTM D2665
ULC-S636
® PP ULC-S636
ANSI/ASTM D2564
WARNING
Use of cellular core pipe for any exhaust vent
component is prohibited. Use of cellular core pipe
may result in severe personal injury, death, or major
property damage.
C. EXHAUST VENT/AIR INTAKE PIPE
LOCATION
1. Install vent piping before installing water, fuel, or
condensate piping. Working from largest to smallest
diameter reduces the complexity of piping
interferences.
2. Vent and air intake piping is to be installed so that
there is sufficient access for routine inspection as
required in Section 11 of this manual.
3. The vent piping for this boiler is approved for zero
clearance to combustible construction. However, a fire
stop must be used where the vent pipe penetrates
walls or ceilings.
4. The Infinite Energy boiler, like all high efficiency, gas-
fired appliances, is likely to produce a vapor plume
due to condensation. Surfaces near the vent
termination will likely become coated with
condensation.
5. The maximum combined vent and air inlet vent
length for the Infinite Energy boiler is about 200
equivalent feet (60 m). Be sure that the boiler is
located such that the maximum vent length is not
exceeded.
NOTICE
If the maximum equivalent vent length is exceeded,
the maximum burner input rate may be reduced.
6. Air Intake Pipe Location – Sidewall Venting:
a. Provide 1 foot (30 cm) clearance from the bottom
of the air intake pipe to the level of maximum
snow accumulation. Snow removal may be
necessary to maintain clearances.
b. Do not locate air intake pipe in a parking area
where machinery may damage the pipe.
c. The maximum distance between the air intake
and exhaust is 6 feet (1.8 m).
NOTICE
Locating air intake and exhaust pipes on different
sides of a building can cause erratic operation due to
wind gusts. When using the sidewall venting
configuration always locate both terminations on the
same outside wall.