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3. Mechanical Installation
3.1 General
Warning: Failure to install, maintain and/or operate the RSIB Power Venter in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions may result in conditions which can produce bodily injury and property damage.
The RSIB must be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with these instructions and all local codes, or
in their absence, with the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA54/ANSI223.1), NFPA 211, NFPA 31 or Canada
Preferably, the RSIB should be installed as close to the termination as possible. It can also be installed near the outlet of a heating appliance in the breeching itself, or in the transition from breeching to vertical chimney (replacing the Tee). In addition, it can be used for sidewall vented applications where it discharges through a wall. The RSIB contains two drain holes to allow condensation to exit the fan housing.
The RSIB is for indoor and outdoor installation. Unless installed adjacent to the wall it is discharging through,
the chimney material used on the discharge side must be airtight/pressure rated. Traditional gas vent
3.2 Positioning
The power venter can be installed in multiple positions. However, it should always be possible to remove the access door.
Acceptable power venter positions are shown below in Fig. 2. Note that the power venter should never be installed so the motor points down. This will cause condensation build up around the motor shaft and shorten the life of the motor.
Warning! Never install the power venter so the motor points down. This will shorten the life. The min. clearance to combustibles is 24 inches.
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