Installation & Operation Manual
2 Venting (continued)
4.Turn on clothes dryers and any other appliances not connected to the common venting system. Turn on any exhaust fans, such as range hoods and bathroom exhausts, so they will operate at maximum speed. Do not operate a summer exhaust fan.
5.Close fireplace dampers.
6.Place in operation the unit being inspected. Follow the lighting instructions. Adjust thermostat so unit will operate continuously.
7.Test for spillage at the draft hood/relief opening after 5 minutes of main burner operation. Use the flame of a match or candle, or smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
8.After making sure that each appliance remaining connected to the common venting system properly vents when tested as above, return doors, windows, exhaust fans, fireplace dampers and other gas burning appliances to their previous conditions of use.
9.Correct any improper operation of the common venting system so that the installation conforms to the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, in Canada, the latest edition of
Masonry chimney installations
A masonry chimney must be properly sized for the installation of a high efficiency
WARNING
Do not vent this unit into a masonry chimney without a sealed stainless steel liner system. Any breaks, leaks, or damage to the masonry flue/tile will allow the flue products to leak from the chimney and into occupied living spaces. This could cause serious injury or death due to carbon monoxide poisoning and other harmful flue products.
NOTICE
Check with local code officials to determine code requirements or the advisability of using a masonry chimney with a sealed
Inspection of a masonry chimney
A masonry chimney must be carefully inspected to determine its suitability for the venting of flue products. A
Vertical vent termination clearances and location
The vent terminal should be vertical and exhaust outside the building at least 2 feet (0.61 m) above the highest point of the roof within a 10 foot (3.05 m) radius of the termination.
The vertical termination must be a minimum of 3 feet (0.91 m) above the point of exit.
A vertical termination less than 10 feet (3.05 m) from a parapet wall must be a minimum of 2 feet (0.61 m) higher than the parapet wall.
Keep the vent cap clear of snow, ice, leaves, and debris to avoid blocking the flue.
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