Installation Instructions - DuraVent

1 PolyPro . Installation Instructions PolyPro Single-Wall Gas Vent System for Category II & IV. Gas-Burning Appliances 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 POLYPRO BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH. THESE Instructions . WARNING WARNING. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning HAZARD. Failure to follow the steps or fire due to joint separation or pipe outlined below for each appliance breakage. connected to the venting system being placed into operation could result in carbon monoxide poisoning or death. Examine all components for possible shipping damage prior to Installation ;. Read all Instructions before beginning the Installation and follow these Keep these Instructions for future Instructions exactly as written. reference. Proper joint assembly is essential for a safe Installation . Check the integrity of Dear Customer, Installer, or End User: ALL joints upon completion of assembly We welcome any comments regarding This venting system must be free to matters pertaining to our DuraVent products.

2 Expand and contract under normal We welcome any ideas, input or complaints operation. to help improve our product offering. Assure unrestricted vent movement where required through walls, ceilings If you are searching for tech support or and roof penetrations. product information, please phone us at This venting system must be supported 800-835-4429. in accordance with these Instructions . Or email us at: Do not mix pipe, fittings, or joining methods from different vent system manufacturers. Do not use adhesives of any kind with this venting system. PolyPro is one of DuraVent 's line of products. insurance and safety listing of your appliance. Acceptance of the installed system is dependant on full compliance with these Installation instrucitons PolyPro . PolyPro Single-Wall Gas Vent System For the most up-to-date Installation Instructions , see CONTENTS. LISTING.. 4. APPLICATION.. 4. PERMITS .. 4. GENERAL Installation NOTES.. 4. CLEARANCES (TABLE 1).

3 4. CONDENSATE DRAIN ..5. EQUIVALENT LENGTH CHART (TABLE 2) .. 5. JOINT CONNECTIONS.. 6. APPLIANCE CONNECTION .. 6. Installation .. 7. ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS .. 7. HORIZONTAL TERMINATIONS .. 8. WALL AND CEILING PENETRATION (TABLE 3) .. 9. VERTICAL TERMINATIONS .. 11. MULTIPLE VENT RUNS .. 12. MAINTENANCE ..13. WARRANTY..16. 3. LISTING Use soapy water to lubricate gaskets. Listed to ULC S636 Never use Petroleum base lubricants. Rated Class IIA, IIB, and IIC vent system maximum temperature 230 F (110 C) If these directions and those of the appliance maximum positive pressure 15 manufacturer differ, follow the more Massachusetts Plumbers Board, conservative requirements. If you have any # G1-0811-42 questions, contact either your dealer or DuraVent directly. A venting system must APPLICATION not be routed into, through, or within any ANSI Category II and IV gas-burning other vent, such as an existing masonry or appliances factory-built chimney flue, unless that vent Appliances specifically tested and listed to or chimney is not being used to vent another use DuraVent PolyPro Venting appliance and is only used as a conduit for the gas-vent system.

4 Plastic venting systems PERMITS shall not pass through fire rated separations Check with your local Building Official, Fire without approved firestopping. Official, or other authority having jurisdiction regarding permits, restrictions, and PolyPro attains Flame Spread / Smoke Installation inspections in your area. Developed ratings of <25 / <50 (per UL-723, ASTM E-84 and ULC-S102) when used in GENERAL Installation NOTES conjunction with the below noted materials: Read these Instructions before beginning. 3M Fire Barrier Plenum Wrap 5A+. You must use only authorized DuraVent Unifrax FyreWrap Plenum Insulation PolyPro vent parts, or other parts specifically Knauf Insulation- Atmosphere Duct authorized in these Instructions and/or listed Wrap with ECOSE. by the appliance manufacturer in order to Alternate equivalent listed product maintain a safe, approved system. Always follow the particular Installation Do not fill any air space clearance Instructions from the insulation wrap (Table 1) with insulation.

5 Manufacturer, in addition to those for the Do not mix parts or try to match with PolyPro vent system. The venting system other products or use improvised shall be securely supported using suitable solutions. hangers installed after the pipe has been Do not install damaged or modified properly wrapped. Hardware must not parts. deform or damage the vent or wrap. Table 1. Clearance to Combustibles IMPORTANT. VENT PIPE ORIENTATION The vent system must be compliant in Single Wall Vertical Horizontal accordance with local code requirements and appropriate National Codes: In Up to 190 F 0" 0" the US: NFPA 54 / ANSI National Up to 230 F 0" " (6mm) all around Fuel Gas Code or the International Fuel Gas Code. In Canada: Concentric Natural Gas Installation Code or CAN/CGA- Up to 230 F 0" 0" Propane Installation Code. 4. IMPORTANT WARNING. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD. To prevent possible recirculation of flue Failure to follow these Installation gases, the installer must consider the Instructions could result in personal effects of prevailing wind conditions, eddy injury or death zones, nearby buildings, obstructions, or other obstacles such as shrubs when planning exhaust and air intake locations.

6 DuraVent can not be held responsible for Refer to the appliance manufacturer's poor appliance performance or damage to Instructions for maximum and minimum buildings due to an incorrect Installation . vent lengths permitted with your specific The minimum clearances detailed within appliance model. This information should our Instructions may not be adequate include guidance on the maximum number in some circumstances depending on of elbows and related pressure-drops. The the specifics of the Installation . For this total vent length from the appliance to reason we always recommend vertical the termination shall not be greater than venting. specified by the appliance manufacturer. If specific guidance is not offered by the appliance manufacturer as to Equivalent Vent Lengths (EVL) for vent components, the general guidelines in Table 2 can be used. CONDENSATE DRAIN ( ). SIPHON Refer to the appliance manufacturer's Installation Instructions for requirements of condensate drainage.

7 Ensure proper system P-TRAP slope for drainage. ( ). Figure 1. Table 2 - Equivalent Length Chart 2" Equivalent 3" Equivalent 4" Equivalent 5" Equivalent 6" Equivalent 8" Equivalent Length Length Length Length Length Length 1-ft Vent Pipe 1-ft 1-ft 1-ft 1-ft 1-ft 1-ft 2-ft 2-ft 2-ft 2-ft 1-ft Flex Pipe (same diameter (same diameter (same diameter (same diameter N/A N/A. as rigid) as rigid) as rigid) as rigid). 1-ft Flex Pipe (updsized one (updsized one (updsized one N/A N/A N/A. diameter) diameter) diameter). 45 Elbow 3-ft 3-ft 5-ft 6-ft 6-ft 13-ft 90 Elbow 5-ft 7-ft 12-ft 14-ft 14-ft 19-ft Tee 9-ft 12-ft 19-ft 21-ft 22-ft 29-ft 5. LOCKING. APPLIANCE CONNECTION: 2" - 4". LOCKING. TAB. BAND RECESS 1. If the appliance has a PVC/CPVC female VERIFY GASKET IS outlet use the Appliance Adapter/ PVC. SEATED IN FEMALE. END OF PIPE Adapter and Clamp. ( ). If the appliance has a PVC/CPVC. CLICK! Male outlet use a matching PVC/. 1/4". CPVC coupling to convert to a LOCKING.

8 BAND CLASP. female outlet. 2. If the appliance outlet has a rubber boot or Fernco-style appliance adapter, then the PolyPro vent pipe may attach directly to the appliance ( ). Figure 2 3. If the appliance has a FasNSeal outlet then use the FasNSeal to PolyPro adapter. JOINT CONNECTIONS. Verify the gasket is seated evenly inside the groove in the female end. For PP / Metal POLYPRO PIPE. pipe with a locking tab, slide Locking Band on male pipe section Insert locking APPLIANCE. tab into locking band recess, rotate button ADAPTER CLAMP. away from Locking Band Clasp, insert pipe APPLIANCE ADAPTER/. sections, push lock band clamp downward PVC ADAPTER. into socket, disengage socket / tab 1/4"-5/8" APPLIANCE. from socket Screws are not allowed EXHAUST OUTLET. OR PVC UNION. for joint connection. Never penetrate the wall of PolyPro vent pipe. (Exception- a SS. screw may be used outside the building on exterior termination fittings to orient an APPLIANCE.)

9 Elbow, etc). Figure 3. IMPORTANT: Locking bands are mandatory on all exhaust vent joints POLYPRO. VENT PIPE. POLYPRO TO DuraVent / SECURITY. TIGHTEN CLAMPS ON. CHIMNEY METAL VENT CONNECTION RUBBER COUPLER. Approved DuraVent / Security Chimney ADAPTER OR FERNCO. STYLE ADAPTER TO. 1738/636 metal vent fittings can be used with SECURE VENT. PolyPro. Follow the above ( ) for PolyPro PIPE TO APPLIANCE. (female) to Metal Vent (Male) connections. APPLIANCE. OUTLET. Figure 4. 6. Installation . TO APPLIANCE. 1. Pipe lengths may be cut to length ( ). Use an alternate clamp ( PPS-PAC / PPS-LBC) for the connection if a locking tab ( ) is removed. Cut square (not at an angle) to the 5/8". end of the pipe. 1/4" - 5/8". MIN. Remove burrs before assembly. ( - 15mm). 12". Figure 6. MARK. IMPORTANT. PP Pipe sections must be disengaged 1/4"- 5/8" per joint (to allow for expansion) and sloped 3 (5/8"per ft) back to the appliance CUT WITH. HACKSAW per for proper condensate flow.

10 ALL-THREAD. DEBURR. Figure 5. 2. Check with appliance manufacturer for any restrictions or limits on vent length, LOCKING BANDS. REQUIRED AT EVERY. number of elbows, etc. EXHAUST JOINT. 3. The slope of the vent pipe must be at MAX. least 3 (5/8" per ft, 50mm per meter) 10FT. (3m) WALL STRAP. back to the appliance. ( ) (MINIMUM 1 PER. 4. Every horizontal section must be HORIZONTAL PIPE. SECTION). supported. ( ). 5. The venting system shall be securely supported using suitable hangers. DuraVent hardware is recommended; field Figure 7. supplied support hardware suitable to 8. Vertical components can be insulated in the AHJ is acceptable, hardware must not unconditioned space or when ran outside. deform or damage the vent. (Fig. 6 and 7). 9. Use black UV protected components on Make sure the load of the vent system is not venting installed on the exterior. supported by the appliance. On DuraVent and other certain clamp ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.