Vent Information And Diagrams; Vent Guidelines; Vent System Confi Guration - Heatilator RBV4236IH Owner's Manual

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Vent Information and Diagrams

A. Vent Guidelines
WARNING
Fire Risk
Asphyxiation Risk
This appliance requires the specifi ed pipe
for operation.
• Incorrect pipe may cause spillage,
condensation and overheating.
These models require the following size B-Vent double wall
vent pipe.
Model
RBV4236 Series
RBV4842 Series
• Follow pipe manufacturer's installation guidelines when
installing the appliance.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Explosion Risk
Asphyxiation Risk
Do NOT connect this gas appliance to a
chimney fl ue serving a separate solid-fuel
or gas burning appliance.
• Vent this appliance directly outside.
• Use separate vent system for this
appliance.
May impair safe operation of this appliance or
other appliances connected to the fl ue.
Pipe Size
in. 6
mm 152
in. 6
mm 152
Heatilator • RBV4236/RBV4842 • 4048-210 Rev K • 02/07
CAUTION
ALL vent configuration specifications MUST be
followed.
• This product is tested and listed to appliance and
vent manufacturer's specifi cations.
• Appliance performance will suffer if specifi cations
are not followed.
B. Vent System Confi guration
• Rise to Run Ratio: 2:1
• Maximum Total Horizontal Run: 30 ft (9.14 m)
• Minimum Total Vertical Rise: 12 ft (3.66 m)
• Maximum Total Vertical Rise: 60 ft (18.29 m)
• Maximum Number of Elbows: Four 45°
• Maximum Number of 90° Elbows: Four
A maximum of four 90-degree elbows may be used on
this appliance when used in conjunction with the fi xed
glass doors listed below:
• DF361B
• DF421B
12 ft (3.66 m) min.
60 ft (18.29 m) max.
Figure 5.1 Vertical Termination Clearances
Minimum
clearances are
per vent
manufacturer's
specifications
Metal
plumber's strap
secured to
framing
Vent supports are per
vent manufacturer's
specifications
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