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Installation and Service Manual
For proper operation, a barometric damper is provided for Horizontal DirectAireTM installations. The damper will help to ensure a draft between negative 0.04 to 0.08 inches w.c.
Horizontal DirectAire™ Kits
Input
Btu/hr Kit*
500,000 HDK3031
650,000 HDK3032
750,000 HDK3032
990,000 HDK3037
1,260,000 HDK3038
1,440,000 HDK3038
1,800,000 HDK3039
2,070,000 HDK3039
*These kits include a sidewall venter assembly, vent termination, DV box adapter, sidewall air inlet cap, and a barometric damper. See note on page 12 concerning DV box adapter.
5. Direct Venting
IMPORTANT: Before installing a venting system, follow all venting clearances and requirements found in the Venting, General Information section, page 10.
This option uses sealed
To use the optional Direct Vent system, you must install specific vent kits and venting materials. The following is a detailed explanation of Direct Vent installation requirements, including the components used and vent kit part numbers.
Flue Outlet Piping
Venting Guidelines
If using this venting option, a sealed
This vent system has specific vent material and installation requirements. Only use listed sealed
materials. Follow all installation requirements. See
Seal all vent joints and seams
Drain Tee Installation
A drain tee must be installed in the vent pipe to collect and dispose of any condensate that may occur in the vent system. The drain tee must be installed as the first fitting after the horizontal ell on the top of the unit (see Figure 22A). Plastic drain tubing, sized per the vent manufacturer’s instructions, shall be provided as a drain line from the tee. The drain tubing must have a trap provided by a 3" (7.6cm) diameter circular trap loop in the drain tubing. Prime the trap loop by pouring a small quantity of water into the drain hose before assembly to the vent. Secure the trap loop in position with nylon wire ties. Use caution not to collapse or restrict the condensate drain line with the nylon wire ties. The condensate drain must be routed to a suitable drain for disposal of condensate that may occur in the direct vent system. Refer to the condensate drain installation instructions as supplied by the manufacturer of the vent material.
WARNING: Do not combine the flue from this unit with the vent from any other appliance. Do not combine flues from multiple appliances into a common vent. The flue from this unit must be a dedicated stack.
Connect the flue vent directly to the flue outlet opening on the top of the pool heater. Make the connections from the pool heater vent to the outside stack as direct as possible with no reduction in diameter. Provide adequate clearance to combustibles for the vent connector and firestop. Follow the vent manufacturer’s instructions when installing sealed AL29- 4C vents and accessories, such as firestop spacers, vent connectors, thimbles, caps, etc.
Provide adequate clearance to combustibles for the vent connector and firestop.
When planning the venting system, avoid possible contact with plumbing or electrical wiring inside walls, ceilings, and floors. Locate the pool heater as close as possible to the chimney or gas vent. When a vent system is disconnected for any reason, the flue must be reassembled and resealed according to the vent manufacturer’s instructions.
The installed length of flue from the pool heater to the outside point of termination must not exceed 50 equivalent feet (15.2m). Subtract 5 feet (1.5m) of equivalent length for each
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