Operating instructions
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Concentric 
Vent Roof
Terminations
 Glue inner vent pipe to prevent 
recirculation.
 Maintain 12" (305mm) US 
(18"(457mm) Canada) minimum 
clearance above highest 
anticipated snow level. Maximum of 
24"(610mm) above roof.
 Support must be eld installed to 
secure termination kit to structure.
 Elbow, roof boot/ashing eld supplied.
 Allowed Wall/Roof thickness 1/2"-30" 
(12.7mm - 762mm).
 Vertical concentric vent system can be 
installed in unused masonry chimney. 
Combustion Air
Roof boot/ashing 
(eld supplied)
Support 
(eld supplied)
Combustion Air
Vent
Note: Support must 
be eld installed to 
secure termination 
kit to structure
Vent
Maintain 12"(305mm) US 
(18"(457mm) Canada) 
clearance above highest 
anticipated snow level 24" 
(610mm) above roof
FIGURE 6-8 Flue on Roof, Air Intake on Side Wall
FIGURE 6-9 Flue on Roof, Combustion Air 
Grade, Snow 
& Ice
Terminate vent system bottom, minimum 
12" (300 mm) above highest anticipated 
snow level.
Avoid locations where snow may drift 
and block vent and combustion air. 
Ice or snow may cause boiler to shut 
down if vent or combustion air becomes 
obstructed.
Doors &
Windows
Combustion air and vent termination 
must be 12" (305mm) from or below 
doors, windows or gravity inlet.
* See Tables 
4 & 5
Combustion air and Vent Piping Length 
Page 22 .
FIGURE 6-7 Concentric Roof Terminal
6 - COMBUSTION AIR AND VENT PIPING
Maintain 12"(305mm) US 
(18"(457mm) Canada) 
clearance above highest 
anticipated snow level 24" 
(610mm) above roof
Combustion Air
Vent
12" (305mm)
Anticipated 
Snow Line
Ground Level
Combustion 
Air
Vent
24" (610mm) 
* Minimum Length
Maintain 12"(305mm) US 
(18"(457mm) Canada) 
clearance above highest 
anticipated snow level 24" 
(610mm) above roof










