Lochinvar WH 55-399 Alternate vertical concentric venting, Concentric Venting Arrangement

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5 Vertical direct venting

Alternate vertical concentric venting

Installation & Operation Manual

Figure 5-8Concentric Vent Example 1

FLUE EXHAUST

This appliance may be installed with a concentric vent arrangement where the vent pipe is routed through an existing unused venting system; or by using the existing unused venting system as a chase for vent and combustion air routing.

Concentric Venting Arrangement

The venting is to be vertical through the roof. The annular space between the O.D. of the vent pipe and the I.D. of the existing unused venting system is utilized for the combustion air source.

The minimum size of the existing vent system required to achieve enough annular space for combustion air can be found in Table 5A.

The upper and lower termination as well as any other unsealed joints in the existing vent system must be sealed to ensure that all combustion air is drawn from under the vent cap as shown in FIG.’s 5-8 and 5-9.

Approved venting materials must be used as specified in Table 3D on page 19.

Follow all vent / air termination and clearance requirements per this section to the appropriate example. Installation must comply with local requirements and with the National Fuel Gas Code.

The maximum allowable equivalent vent and air intake lengths for this venting arrangement are to be determined from the General Venting Section.

If an existing unused venting system is converted for use with this method of concentric venting, the installer must ensure that the existing venting system is clean and free from particulate contamination that will harm this appliance and cause increased nuisance calls or maintenance. See Table 1A on page 10 for a list of corrosive contaminants and sources.

Two example scenarios of a concentric venting arrangement are shown for illustrative purposes in FIG.’s 5-8 and 5-9.

Table 5A Alternate Vertical Concentric Vent / Chase Sizes

Vent / Air Inlet Size

Minimum Existing

Vent / Chase Size

 

2"

4"

3"

5"

4"

7"

 

SEAL

 

COMBUSTION AIR

 

AIR INLET

EXISTING

W/ SCREEN

12”

 

MIN.

SEAL

 

SEALED

 

CAP

 

FLUE OUTLET

 

*For concept illustration only. Individual installations

may vary due to job site specific equipment.

Figure 5-9Concentric Vent Example 2

SEAL

 

FLUE EXHAUST

COMBUSTION AIR

SEAL

EXISTING

SEAL

SEALED

CAP

FLUE OUTLET

*For concept illustration only. Individual installations may

vary due to job site specific equipment.

Existing vent as a chase

Follow all existing termination and clearance requirements and allowable pipe lengths. Use only approved venting materials listed in the General Venting Section of this manual.

Figure 5-10Existing Vent as a Chase

FLUE EXHAUST

AIR INLET

SEAL

EXISTING

CAP

SEAL

FLUE OUTLET

 

 

*For concept illustration only. Individual installations

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may vary due to job site specific equipment.

 

 

 

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Contents Models WH 55 Contents When servicing boiler Please read before proceedingBoiler operation Boiler waterKnight Wall Mount Boiler How it works Stainless steel heat exchangerModels 55 Ratings Knight Wall Mount Boiler Ahri RatingInstallation must comply with Closet and alcove installationsDetermine boiler location Before locating the boiler, check1Closet Installation Minimum Required Clearances Precautions Vent and air pipingWall mounting location Prevent combustion air contaminationAreas likely to have contaminants When using an existing vent system to install a new boilerProducts to avoid When removing a boiler from existing common vent system Gas conversions Prepare boilerRemove boiler from wood pallet Mounting the boiler Mounting to a wood studded wallMounting to a concrete wall Mounting to a metal studded wallGeneral venting Direct venting options Sidewall VentInstall vent and combustion air piping Air intake/vent connectionsRequirements for installation in Canada SizingModel Kit Number Equivalent Vent Length Model Max Vent AirMaterials Air inlet pipe materialsOptional room air Air contaminationApproved PVC/CPVC Vent Pipe and Fittings Material StandardVent pipe Vent fittingsCentrotherm InnoFlue SW Duravent Polypro ModelPolypropylene Stainless steel vent If using the alternate sidewall termination Sidewall direct ventingVent/air termination sidewall Determine location2AClearance to Gravity Air Inlets Model Air Vent Centerline Width Prepare wall penetrationsPrepare wall penetrations Alternate Field Supplied Option Multiple vent/air terminationsDescription and usage Sidewall termination installationSidewall termination optional concentric vent 92 and 3 Concentric Vent Dimensional Drawing reference D on Sidewall termination optional concentric vent models12Concentric Vent Sidewall Attachment Multiventing sidewall terminationsPrepare roof penetrations Vertical direct ventingVent/air termination vertical Vertical termination installation Vertical termination optional concentric ventMultiventing vertical terminations Minimum Combustion AIR TypicalAlternate vertical concentric venting Vent / Air Inlet Size Minimum Existing Vent / Chase SizeConcentric Venting Arrangement Existing vent as a chaseHydronic piping System water piping methods General piping informationLow water cutoff device Chilled water systemNear boiler piping components Near boiler piping connections Circulator sizing20F Temperature Rise Applications 25F Temperature Rise Applications35F Temperature Rise Applications Pump Size GrundfosVariable speed pump option Smart System / Multi-temperature loop control optionVariable speed pump setup 3Single Boiler Primary / Secondary Piping Make UP Water Indirect Number of Units Boiler Member 8Single Boiler Multiple Temperature DHW Priority Model Required Pipe Sizes Boiler Make UP Boiler Connecting gas supply piping Gas connectionsNatural gas Propane GasLength of Pipe in Straight Feet for 1/2 PSI Natural Gas Pipe Capacity ChartCheck inlet gas supply Gas valve replacement Gas PressureLine voltage connections Field wiringInstallation must comply with Low voltage connections Outdoor temperature sensor Louver proving switchFlow switch ThermostatAlarm contacts Wiring of the cascadeSystem supply sensor Boiler management systemInstallation FieldwiringCondensate disposal Condensate drainFreeze protection when used Start-upCheck/control water chemistry Fill and test water systemClean/Inspect Trap Assembly Check for gas leaks Inspect/fill condensate systemCheck thermostat circuits Inspect/check condensate lines and fittingsFinal checks before starting the boiler Start the boilerIf boiler does not start correctly Check system and boiler2Operating Instructions Models 55 Operating Instructions Model Set space heating operation Natural Gas PropaneSet domestic hot water DHW operation Verify DHW modeConfiguration of the cascade Operating information GeneralProtection features Boiler temperature regulation Outdoor reset operation, if used CascadeSequence of operation Operation DisplayUser Access modesInstaller Knight wall mount boiler control module 1Control PanelCall for Heat Information Dial Function Maintenance Maintenance and annual startup Service technicianOwner maintenance See the following pages for instructions GeneralMaintenance Check ignition ground wiring Check all boiler wiringCheck control settings Flue vent system and air pipingCheck flame signal Cleaning boiler heat exchangerPerform start-up and checks Check burner flameDiagrams PC Interface2Wiring Diagram

WH 55-399 specifications

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