Manual

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. Avoid locations where prevailing winds could
affect the performance of the boiler or cause
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ecirculation of the flue gases, such as inside
corners of buildings or near adjacent buildings
or vertical surfaces, window wells, stairwells,
alcoves, courtyards, or other recessed areas.
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. Do not terminate the vent above any doors or
windows: flue condensate could freeze causing
ice formations.
f. Locate or guard the vent termination to prevent
possible condensate damage to exterior finishes.
g. Avoid locations of possible accidental contact of
flue vapors with persons or pets.
5. The vent termination must also maintain the follow-
ing clearances; as shown in Fig.6, page 10.
a. At least 3 feet from adjacent walls
b. No closer than 3 feet below roof overhangs
c. At least 7 feet above any public walkways
d. At least 3 feet above any forced air intake with-
in 10 feet (does not apply to the combustion air
inlet of a direct vent appliance).
e. No closer than 12 inches below or horizontally
from any door or window or gravity air inlet.
f. Must be at least 4 feet from any electric meters, gas
meters-regulators, relief valves or other equipment.
Never terminate the vent above or below any of
these items within 4 feet horizontally.
g. A maximum of 12 inches beyond the exterior
wall.
h. A minimum 12 inches horizontal spacing from
other fan assisted appliance vents (see page 6)
6. Locate the vent termination and combustion air inlet
in a matter to protect from damage by foreign
objects, such as stones or balls or subject to buildup
of leaves or sediment.
7. Do not connect any other appliance to the vent pipe
or multiple boilers to a common vent pipe.
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1. Sidewall Penetration
- Cut a single 5 inch diameter hole through the
building structure.
2. The installer must comply with all local codes for iso-
lating the vent pipe as it passes through floors and
walls.
3. The installer should seal all exterior openings with
an exterior silicon caulk.
Installing Vent Termination Kit