United States Requirements, Vertical Venting

HE-SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL

8.1.1 United States Requirements

Vent must terminate at least 3' (.9 m) above any forced air inlet located within 10' (3.1 m).

Vent must terminate at least 4' (1.2 m) below, 4'

(1.2 m) horizontally from, or 1' (.3 m) above any door, operable window, or gravity air inlet into any building.

8.1.2 Canadian Requirements

The vent shall not terminate within 6' (1.8 m) of a mechanical air supply inlet to any building.

The vent shall not terminate within 3' (.9 m) of a

window or door that can be opened in any building, any non-mechanical air supply inlet to any building, or of the combustion air inlet of any other appliance.

8.2 Unvented Operation

Sufficient ventilation must be provided in the amount of 4 cfm per 1000 Btu/h firing rate (United States); 3 cfm per 1000 Btu/h firing rate (Canada).

Use of optional outside combustion air is not recommended with unvented heaters.

If exhaust fans are used to supply ventilation air, an interlock switch must be used to prevent the heater from coming on when the fans are off. This may be done using a pressure switch.

8.3 Horizontal Venting

In noncombustible walls only, vent terminal (P/N 02537801-1P) may be used.

For 4'' (10 cm) vents in either combustible or noncombustible walls, use Tjernlund VH1-4 (P/N 90502100) or equivalent, insulated vent terminal. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper installation.

For 6'' (15 cm) common vents in either combustible or noncombustible walls, use Tjernlund VH1-6 (P/N 90502101) or equivalent, insulated vent terminal.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper installation.

8.4 Vertical Venting

For 4'' (10 cm), an approved vent cap (P/N 90502300) must be used.

For 6'' (15 cm) common vent, an approved vent cap (P/N 90502302) must be used.

For common vertical venting of more than two heaters, See Page 40, Section 8.11.

A vent shall not extend less than 2' (.6m) above the highest point where it passes through a flat roof of a building.

8.5 Unvented Operation Tube Termination

Turndown type vent terminal with a screen must be installed at the exhaust end of the tube. Vent terminal design shall not incorporate backdraft flap.

FIGURE 22: Tube Termination

8.6 Length Requirements

The maximum vent length allowed is 45' (13.7 m). The maximum outside air supply duct length allowed is 45' (13.7 m).

The total vent length, plus outside air duct length, plus any extensions to minimum heat exchanger lengths, cannot exceed 65' (19.8 m).

Vent length should be limited to less than 20' (6 m). If using vent lengths greater than 20' (6 m), condensation will form in the vent pipe. Insulation and additional sealing measures (high temperature silicone at all seams) are required. Optional heat exchanger beyond minimum lengths is considered as vent length for length determination.

Subtract 15' (4.6 m) of maximum allowed vent or duct length per vent elbow if more than two are used.

HE-125, HE-150, HE-100, HE-40, HE-175 specifications

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The HE-100 and HE-150 heaters are designed for flexibility and efficiency in a range of operational environments. These models support a wide range of input fuels including natural gas and propane, making them an adaptable choice for various setups. The HE-100 has an output of 100,000 BTU, and the HE-150 follows with 150,000 BTU. Both units are engineered with robust construction materials, ensuring durability and longevity, while also featuring advanced safety systems to prevent overheating and other hazards.

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