WARNING
!
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
THE EXHAUST VENT SYSTEM MUST BE MADE UP
ENTIRELY OF COMPONENTS FROM THE SAME
MANUFACTURER AND STYLE. DO NOT MIX BRANDS
OR STYLES OF PIPES AND FITTINGS. THE VENT
SYSTEM COULD FAIL TO SEAL, RESULTING IN FLUE
GAS SPILLAGE INTO THE LIVING AREA. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THIS SAFETY WARNING COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
This boiler is classified Category III according to ANSI
Z21.13 and under the “latest edition” provisions of NFPA54/
ANSI Z223.1 and CAN/CGA 149 installation codes. Cat-
egory III boilers operate with a positive vent static pres-
sure and with a vent gas temperature that avoids excessive
condensate in the vent. Installation of the vent system
must be in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code,
NFPA54/ANSI223.1 or applicable provisions of local build-
ing or fire codes.
For venting the flue gases, this boiler requires a special
gas vent system consisting of single wall pipe and fittings,
constructed of AL-29-4C® stainless steel. The system
must be gasketed and must be water-tight and air-tight.
The special gas vent system must be listed by Underwriters
Laboratories Inc. as having been tested and conforming to
Standards UL 1738 AND ULCS636 such as Z-Vent, Model
SVE, Series III or equivelant. This vent system must be
provided by the installer. Installation must strictly con-
form with the vent system manufacturer’s instructions.
Example instructions from Z-Flex® are included for refe-
rence in the appendix at the end of this document.
This boiler includes one 3.00” OD exhaust vent collar suit-
able for attaching a universal adapter compatible with the
special vent system provided by the installer. One 3” Z-
Vent Adapter #2SVSNA03.5 (female, both ends) is shipped
with the boiler. If a different UL listed vent system sup-
plier is selected, the installer must furnish the appropriate
appliance adapter.
Do not mix exhaust venting components made by one
manufacturer with those made by another.
Vent
System Material Equivalent Length
3" 90° Elbow, Z-Vent Model SVE,
Series III or Equal 3 Equivalent Feet, Each
3" Rain Cap, Z-Vent Model SVE,
Series III or Equal 3 Equivalent Feet, Each
3" Straight Pipe, Z-Vent Model
SVE, Series III or Equal 1 Equivalent Foot, for Each
Foot of Straight Pipe
3" 90° Elbow, Sch 40 PVC 8 Equivalent Feet, Each
3" Straight Pipe, Sch 40 PVC 1 Equivalent Foot, for Each
Foot of Straight Pipe
3" 90° Elbow, B-Vent 3 Equivalent Feet, Each
1 Foot Length Of 3" Straight Pipe,
B-Vent 1 Equivalent Foot, for Each
Foot of Straight Pipe
Table 6A Category III Boiler - Approved Venting Systems
Flue
Exhaust
Fresh Air
Intake
Fresh Air
Intake -
Alternate
Where sealant is required, use GEIS806 High Temperature
Sealant (500°F, 260°C).
This boiler is suitable for either direct vent installation or
for installation using indoor combustion air.
For direct vent installations, this boiler may be connected
to either a vertical or horizontal two pipe system. The
exhaust vent and fresh air intake must not exceed the ma-
ximum permissable equivalent feet in length. See table 6A
and 6B for vent lengths.
Removal of Restrictor Orifice for Flue Gas Vent Pipe
Lengths of 35 Feet or More
NOTE:
Remove the restrictor orifice in the combustion fan motor
outlet fitting when the total sum of the equivalent length
of the flue gas pipe system and the equivalent length of the
fresh air pipe system equals or exceeds 35 feet!
Boiler is shipped with a flue gas vent pipe restrictor orifice
in place. This orifice must be removed if the total sum of
the equivalent length of the flue gas pipe system and the
equivalent length of the fresh air pipe system equals or
exceeds 35 feet!
To remove the vent pipe restrictor orifice:
1. Remove the flue gas vent pipe adapter from the
discharge fitting of the combustion fan motor (CFM) (see
Figure 13A).
2. Remove the flexible gasket from the discharge fitting of
the CFM (see Figure 13B).
3. Remove the flue gas vent pipe restrictor orifice (see
Figure 13C.)
4. Replace the flexible gasket in the discharge fitting of the
CFM (see Figure 13B).
5. Replace the flue gas vent pipe adapter (see Figure 13A).
FRESH AIR (COMBUSTION AIR) PIPING
PVC pipe may be used for fresh (combustion) air. This
boiler includes one pre-installed 3.5” OD combustion air
vent collar suitable for attaching a schedule 40 PVC fitting
or coupling. Use silicone sealant to seal and hold the fitting
With restrictor in place
(as shipped)
The sum of the flue exhaust pipe equivalent length
and the fresh air intake pipe equivalent length must
be at least 35 feet and not more than 135 feet
* Approved pipe length depends on the presence of a flue gas restrictor
orifice in the outlet of the combustion fan motor (CFM).
Table 6B Category III Boiler - Approved Vent Pipe Lengths*
With restrictor removed
(see instructions below)
The sum of the flue exhaust pipe equivalent length
and the fresh air intake pipe equivalent length
must be less than 35 feet