Installation Guide
Polypropylene (PP) Common Venting Installation Instructions            35 
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A8 Final Installation Check List 
 All vent components are secure and fully engaged. 
 All seals are correctly positioned and included at every joint. 
 All exhaust vent runs include a minimum of a 3° incline (3/4” per ft or 5.6 cm/m) 
 All Condensate drains tubes are connected to a drain and comply with local code. 
 All condensate traps have been primed. 
 There are no obstructions in the combustion air or exhaust vent runs. 
 Both intake and exhaust terminations are appropriately positioned and comply with the 
manufacturers installation instructions and local codes. 
 The Common Vent System Installation Instructions and the Appliance Installation Instructions 
have been secure to the system or provided to the end user. 
A9 Clearances of brackets 
All supports such as e.g. wall brackets on the external façade or spacer blocks 
in a shaft must be assembled in a maximum distance of 6ft (2m). Where there 
is a bend, additional spacer blocks or wall brackets can be planned before and 
after the bend, depending on the local situation. 
A10 Inspection after assembly 
After assembly of a system chimney the following points must be noted  
inspected 
•Carry out a visual seal inspection of the whole flue gas tract. 
•The chimney is put into operation together with the heating appliance.  
•Regular cleaning and maintenance in accordance with valid country-specific 
regulations. 
≤6ft (2m)
≤6ft (2m)
≤4.5ft (1.5m)










