Connector between an appliance to the Type B-Vent system. Single- and Double-Wall.
A MAJOR CAUSE OF VENT RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT DURACONNECT BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. IMPORTANT: Read through all of these instructions before beginning your installation.
For the most up-to-date installation instructions, see www.duravent.com CONTENTS DuraConnect DURACONNECT I AND DURACONNECT II Introduction, Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connector pipe, Clearances, Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Technical Report, National Code . . . . . . . . .
It is important that vents and vent connectors be installed only in accordance with DuraVent installation instructions. A major cause of fire related problems with vents and vent connectors is the failure to install with required clearances (air spaces) to combustible materials. Read through all of these instructions before beginning your installation.
CONNECTOR PIPE DuraConnect & DuraConnect II flexible systems should be installed in as short and straight a run as possible. In accordance with NFPA 211, the appliance should be located as close as possible to the vent or chimney. DuraConnect & DuraConnect II should be installed without any dips or sags, shall have no bends greater than 90 degrees, and shall slope upwards at least 1/4" per foot.
of a firestop plate at the ceiling. For multiple gas installations, such as a furnace and hot water heater, a wide selection of "Tees" and "Y's" are available in single wall or double wall (B-vent). Note: Providing the "TEE" or "Y" connectors are attached to the Type B gas vent in it's fully twist-lock position, no screws are required for fastening.
4" & 5" OVAL GAS VENT B-VENT 1 WALL STRAP COVER PLATE CEILING CEILING 1" 1" FIRESTOP FIRESTOP 1 3 2A OVAL TEE BASE PLATE SUPPORT 2B 4 3 1" 5 2 X 4 WALL NOTE: 6" OVAL IN 2X6 WALL 4 CONNECTS TO WATER HEATER OR FURNACE 1" OR FURNACE WATER HEATER Figure 5 5 Figure 3 GRASP AND PUSH DOWN AT THIS POINT B-VENT GRASP AND PUSH DOWN AT THIS POINT 1 WALL STRAP APPROX 12" FLOOR Figure 6 2B FIRESTOP SINGLE WALL OR DOUBLE WALL TEE 3 TEE CAP 4 FURNACE OR WATER HEATER 5 Figure 4 7
and an Appliance Connector for DuraConnect. Secure with sheet metal screws. TECHNICAL REPORT UL listing: DuraConnect is the first and only single wall vent connector for gas appliances that has been tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories. The DuraConnect & DuraConnect II flexible connector pipe and fittings are tested and listed under the UL category of "Chimney and Vent Connectors and Accessories." (UL File # MH14089). UL mechanical test requirements include: 1. Torsional load testing. 2.
SBCCI Compliance Report 9135 ICBO Evaluation Report 4895 BOCA Research Report 90-82 Patent 5,165,732 National, Standard, and Uniform Mechanical Codes. The DuraConnect flexible connector system has been approved by SBCCI, BOCA and ICBO. ADDENDUM This is an addendum to the DuraConnect & DuraConnect II Installation Instructions.
using a Gas Vent Support installed under the flashing. As an alternative to using the Gas Vent Support, you can use a Wall Strap if there is a roof joist nearby, or you can field-fabricate a supportplate that will both support the weight and prevent lateral movement of the vent. Do not penetrate the inner liner of the vent. It is important that the rigid sections of Gas Vent are properly secured for a safe installation.
GAS VENT ROOF SUPPORT USED TO SECURE VENT IN PLACE, AND REMOVE WEIGHT FROM FLEX SECTION RIGID GAS VENT RIGID GAS VENT MUST EXTEND A MINIMUM 3 INCHES BELOW ROOF. FIELD FABRICATED SUPPORT PLATE TO SUPPORT WEIGHT AND PREVENT VENT FROM MOVING. SECURE PLATE TO NEARBY FRAMING MEMBERS.
DURAVENT LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY M&G DuraVent, Inc. (“DuraVent”) provides this limited lifetime warranty for all of its products with the exception of Ventinox® (lifetime), and PolyPro® (ten years). Subject to the limitations set forth below, DuraVent warrants that its products will be free from defects in material or manufacturing, if properly installed, maintained and used. DuraVent products are fully warranted if installed only by a professional installer.
