Installation Guide
Polypropylene (PP) Common Venting Installation Instructions 18
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There should be a minimum of 36” between exhaust and intake terminaons.
Clearances of Brackets:
All supports such as wall brackets or spacer blocks must be installed with a maximum distance of 78 in (2 m)
between each support. Addional supports can be installed before and aer an elbow if needed.
Freestanding Components:
Components which are installed freestanding for vercal terminaon with a length of over 59 in (1.5 m), must
be addionally secured to the building with guys or braces.
Vercal Terminaon Clearances (All System Sizes)
Vent terminaon per ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. For clearances not specied in ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, clearances
are in accordance with local installaon codes and the requirements of the gas supplier.
12” MINIMUM INSIDE
EDGE TO INSIDE EDGE
12” OVER MAX.
SNOW LEVEL OR
24” WHICHEVER
IS GREATER
INTAKE
EXHAUST
Water Heater Clearances
Maintenance Clearances
If the vent system is to be enclosed, it is suggested that the design of the enclosure shall permit inspecon of
the vent system. The design of such enclosure shall be deemed acceptable by the installer or the local
inspector.
Refer to the water heater installaon and operaon manual for minimum clearance requirements around the
water heater.