Install Instructions
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Figure 18: Proper and Improper Locations of Draft Regulator
III: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
b. Unlined Chimney – Under no circumstances
shall a chimney constructed of brick only
be used. Only approved clay liners or listed
chimney lining systems shall be used as specied
in NFPA 31 or CSA B139.
c. Abandoned Openings – Openings through the
chimney wall that are no longer used shall
be sealed in accordance to NFPA 211. Often
abandoned openings are improperly sealed and
usually covered by a gypsum wall covering.
d. Clean Chimney – Chimney shall be free of all
loose debris.
5. Draft Regulator – a draft regulator must be used
with this appliance. Refer to Figures 17 and 18.
Chimney Connector
DANGER
The chimney and connector shall be inspected
annually for signs of debris and corrosion. Loose
mortar at the base of the chimney may be a sign
of condensate damage to the chimney. A chimney
professional shall be contacted immediately to
examine the damage and recommend a solution.
Long term operation while in this condition may
cause a venting failure and force ue gases into
the living space. If the chimney is to be re-lined
use the recommendations in NFPA 31, Appendix E
or CSA B139.
1. A chimney connector (vent pipe) is used to
connect the boiler to the base of the chimney. The
chimney connector should be kept as short as
possible. The horizontal length of the chimney
connector shall not be greater than 10 feet.
2. Vent Connector shall be any of the following and
of the same size as the outlet of boiler.
Figure 17: Recommended Smokepipe Arrangement
and Chimney Requirements