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:When connecting
to gas vents or chimneys, vent installations shall be in accor-
dance with Part 7, Venting of Equipment, of the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-latest edition, or applicable provisions
of the local building codes.
Vent connectors serving appliances vented by natural draft
shall not be connected into any portion of mechanical draft sys-
tems operating under positive pressure.
When two or more appliances vent into a common flue, the
area of the common flue should be at least equal to the area of
the largest flue plus 50% of the areas of the additional flue or
vent connectors.
When an existing boiler is removed from a common venting
system, common venting system is likely to be too large for
proper venting of appliances remaining connected to it. At time
of removal of existing boiler, following steps shall be followed
with each appliance remaining connected to the common vent-
ing system placed in operation, while other appliances remain-
ing connected to common venting system are not in operation:
1. Seal all unused openings in common vent-
ing system.
2. Visually inspect the venting system for prop-
er size and horizontal pitch and determine
there is no blockage or restriction, leakage,
corrosion and other deficiencies which could
cause an unsafe condition.
3. Insofar as is practical, close all building
doors and windows and all doors between the
space in which the appliances remaining con-
nected to the common venting system are
located and other spaces of the building. Turn
on clothes dryers and any appliance not con-
nected 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. Close fireplace dampers.
4. Place in operation the appliance being in-spect-
ed. Follow the lighting instructions. Ad-just ther-
mostat so appliance will operate continuously.
5. Test for spillage at draft hood relief opening
after 5 minutes of main burner operation. Use
the flame of a match or candle, or smoke from
cigarette, cigar or pipe.
6. After it has been determined that each ap-pli-
ance remaining connected to common venting
system properly vents when tested as outlined
above, return doors, windows, exhaust fans,
fireplace dampers and any other gas-burning
appliance to previous conditions of use.
7. Any improper operation of the common vent-
ing system should be corrected so installation
conforms with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1-latest edition. When resizing any
portion of the common venting system, the
common venting system should be resized to
approach the minimum size as determined using the appropri-
ate tables in Appendix G in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1-latest edition. For Canada, the provisions of CAN/CGA
B149(.1 or .2) shall apply.
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tion is of paramount importance for a safe and efficient boiler
installation. All installations must include a chimney inspection
by a qualified individual or agency. Chimney construction mate-
rials must be compatible with the fuel being used.
Particular attention should be paid on all oil-to-gas conversions.
Soot may have accumulated in chimney and/or degraded chim-
ney liner. Most utilities require complete chimney cleaning.
Others may require installation of new liner, spill switches or
other chimney upgrades. Check with local utility for required
safety precautions.
SECURE
FLUE PIPE
TO VENT
DAMPER
USE VENT SUPPORT(S) AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT SAGGING
INSTALL
FLUSH
WITH
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LINER
SEAL
WITH
FURNACE
CEMENT
SINGLE WALL
OR TYPE B
FLUE PIPE
R-180 = 7"
R-210 = 7"
R-250 = 7"
R-300 = 8"
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