Existing Gas Supply; Gas Line Installation - Echo DIRECT VENT GAS HEATER Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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ECHO

Vertical Installation

The maximum vertical distance allowed with this

appliance is 30 feet from the top of the stove to free

atmosphere. Two 45-degree elbows to offset the

vertical

rise

are

combustibles when passing through ceilings, walls,

roofs, enclosures, attic rafters, or other close

combustible surfaces are as follows: 1" to pipe

from any combustible surfaces. Vertical rises in

excess of 12' may require an air restriction (See

Figure 21).

Notes

1. If an offset is necessary in the attic to avoid

obstructions, it is mandatory to support the vent

pipe every 3 feet, to avoid excess stress on the

elbows (see Figure 6). Vertical installations that

require offsets must use 45-degree elbows. The

45-degree elbows offer less restriction to the

flow of flue gasses and intake air.

2. For multi-story vertical installations, a ceiling

firestop is required at the second floor, and any

subsequent floors.

3. Any occupied areas above the first floor,

including closets and storage spaces that the

vertical vent passes through must be closed.

The enclosure may be framed and sheet rocked

with standard construction materials. Maintain

the clearance to combustibles inside the

enclosure as per the Listing Label. Do not fill

any of the air spaces with insulation.

GENERAL VENTING MAINTENANCE

Conduct an inspection of the venting system semi-

annually. Recommended areas to inspect are as

follows:

1. Check all areas of the venting system exposed to

the elements for corrosion. Corrosion will

appear as rust spots, streaks, and in extreme

permitted.

Clearances

cases, holes. Any components with these

symptoms must be replaced.

2. Remove the termination cap and shine a

flashlight down the vent pipe. Remove any bird

nests or other foreign material.

3. Check for evidence of excessive condensation

such as water droplets forming on the inner liner

or dripping from the pipe vent joints.

Continuous condensation can cause corrosion of

caps, pipe, and fittings. It may be caused by

having excessive lateral runs, too many elbows,

and exterior portions of the system being

exposed to cold weather.

4. Inspect joints to ensure that no pipe sections or

fittings have been disturbed or loosened. Check

mechanical supports such as wall straps,

plumbers tape, etc., for strength, fastening, and

rigidity.

Gas Line Installation

Only persons licensed to work with gas piping may

make the necessary gas connection to this

appliance. Be sure gas plumbing instructions and all

provincial and local codes are carefully followed.

Use approved flexible gas connections or rigid

piping, depending on provincial and local codes, to

attach burner to gas supply. Be sure to use proper

size gas supply line. Carefully check all connections

for gas leaks with soap and water solution.

Each installation must conform to all local,

provincial and national codes. Refer to the national

fuel gas code, local zoning and code authorities for

details on installation requirements.