Vanguard Heating PM400, PM200 operation manual Clearance to Combustibles, See illustration #1 below

Appendix A

JOINT PROCEDURE

(see illustration #1 below)

1.The outside of male end and inside of female end of pipe must be cleaned before applying silicone bead. Remove dirt, grease, and moisture from surface to be sealed. Dry surface or allow to dry thoroughly.

2.Apply high temperature silicone approximately one half inch from end around male end of pipe and along both sides of seam for one inch in an even 1/4” bead as per illustration #1.

3.Pipes can now be pushed together as far as they will go. The seams on pipes should be aligned and oriented upwards in all horizontal applications. Apply another bead of silicone around this joint and smooth out.

4.Tighten gear clamps (15 [N/LB. MAX.).

5.Check all joints and seams for tightness prior to using vent system.

6.Allow the sealant to cure for one hour before operating the appliance. Length of time required for full cure depends upon thickness of application and other factors such as weather, ambient temperature, humidity, etc. All sealants must be used within the time limitations marked.

CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES

SYSTEM			CLEARANCE		CLEARANCE		SEALANT
OPERATING			ENCLOSED		UNENCLOSED		REQUIRED
			HORIZONTAL	VERTICAL	HORIZONTAL	VERTICAL
							G.E 108
300OF (149OC)			8” (200 mm)	4” (100 mm)	1” (25 mm)	1” (25 mm)	DOW CORNING 732
							Z-FLEX Z-VENT
							SEALANT
							G.E 106
480	O	O	8” (200 mm)	4” (100 mm)	1” (25 mm)	N/A	Z-FLEX Z-VENT
		F (249 C)					SEALANT
		*Note: Flexible elbows parts # SVEFEX03 AND SVEFEX04 must not be enclosed
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