Schebler eVent Operation and maintenance manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE M ANUAL
Models eVent, eVent Plus, eVent Plus2 and eVent SW
(Condensing Boiler Systems)
A MAJOR CAUSE OF VENT RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO
MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE
THAT THIS VENT BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT INSTALL VENTING
SYSTEM WITHOUT F
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General 2
ULListingUSAandCanada 3
VentingApplications 3
VentingEnvironment 3
PartIdentification 3
ClearancesandEnclosures 3&4
Termination Height Requirements 4
ClearancetoCombustibles 4
Horizontal Support & Vertical Guide Limits 8
VerticalSupportLimits 10
Individual Part Installation 5
Basic Pipe and Fitting Assembly for models eVent, eVent SW, eVentPlus & eVentPlus2 5
VariableStraight(VS) 6
WallTermination(WT) 7
Elbows (30L, 45L and 90L) 7
DrainTeeCap(DTC) 7
45DegreeLateralTee(45LT) 7
90DegreeWye(90Y) 7
90DegreeTee(90T) 8
FullAngleRing(FR) 8
Hanger(HG) 8
WallSupport(WS) 8
WallGuide(WG) 9
FloorRoofGuide(FRG) 9
SupportPlate(SP) 10
InsulatedThimble(IT) 10
RainCap(CC) 10
Flashing(FL) 11
RainCollar(RC) 11
EndCap(EC) 11
TopSection(TS) 11
ExitCone(EXC) 11
HorizontalTermination(HT) 11
GuySection(GS) 12
Operating Precautions 13
Maintenance 13
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GENERAL
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Theseinstructionscoverinstallationrequirementsforthe
Scheblerlistedsingleanddoublewallspecialstainlesssteel
ventingsystems:eVent,eVent,eVentSW,eVentPLUSand
eVentPLUS2.ScheblermodelseVent,eVentPLUSand
eVentPLUS2mustbeinstalledinaccordancewithlocal
buildingcodeandaswellasnationalcodes.
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Examineallcomponentsforpossibledamagepriorto
installation.ContactyourlocalScheblerdistributorwithany
questions.
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Properjointconstructionisessentialforasafeinstallation.
Followtheseinstructionsexactlyaswritten.
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Theventingsystemmustbefreetoexpandandcontract.This
ventingsystemmustbesupportedinaccordancewiththese
instructions.
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Checkforproperjointconstructionwhenjoiningpipetofittings.
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Checkforunrestrictedventmovementthrough,walls,ceiling,
androofpenetrations.
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Differentmanufacturershavedifferentjointsystemsand
adhesives.Donotmixpipe,fittingsorjoiningmethodsfrom
differentmanufacturers.

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ULLISTING
AllScheblereVentseriesModelsarelistedtoUL1738and
ULC5636‐95forinstallationsmanufacturedinevenandodd
diameters.
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TheScheblerModelseVent,eVentSW,eVentPLUS,and
eVentPLUS2maybeutilizedinthesamesystem.Proper
installationmethodsmustbefollowedascalledforinthese
instructions.
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Theventingsystemshallterminateinaccordancewiththe
requirementsofCAN/CGA‐b149.1,NaturalGasInstallation
code,orCAN/CGA‐B149.2PropaneInstallationcode.
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RefertoTheScheblerCompanyVentingSystemcatalogfor
thedescriptionofallnecessaryparts.
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VENTINGAPPLICATIONS
ModeleVentSWisasinglewallventingsystemwhileeVent,
eVentPLUSandeVentPLUS2aredoublewallspecialstainless
steelventingsystemsforgasfiredapplianceslistedas
CategoryII,III,&IVwithamaximumfluegastemperatureof
550°F,and40"W.C.positivepressure.Gasvent‐BH,Class
I/ClassII‐245°C.ModelseVent,eVentPLUSand
eVentPLUS2arealsosuitableforotherapplicationsthatcall
foranAL29‐4Cvent.
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ModelseVent,eVentSW,eVentPLUSandeVentPLUS2areto
beinstalledasacompletesystemconnectingthe
appliance(s)totheoutdoors,whileoperatingunderpositive
forceddraft,negativeinduceddraft,orneutralgravityflow
internalpressureconditionsusingonlyScheblermodels
eVent,eVentPLUSandeVentPLUS2ventparts.Noventpart
fromanothermanufacturershouldeverbemixedwith
modelseVent,eVentSW,eVentPLUSandeVentPLUS2.
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Ifadrainfittingisrequiredbytheappliancemanufacturer,it
mustbelocatedasclosetotheflueoutletaspossible.
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MultiplecategoryII,III&IVappliancesmaynotbecommon
ventedunlessapprovedbythemanufacturers.Donotmix
naturaldraftandforceddraftappliancestogether.
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Ventingsystemsaretobesizedinaccordancewiththe
ASHRAEHandbook,EquipmentVolume,theappliance
manufacturer’sinstructions,orbycontactingTheSchebler
Company.
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ModelseVent,eVentSW,eVentPLUSandeVentPLUS2shall
notberoutedinto,through,orwithinanyotherventsuch
asanexistingmasonryorfactory‐builtventthatis
connectedtoanotherappliance.
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Itisrecommendedthatventingsystemsbeenclosedbelow
therooflinetolimitcondensationandprotectagainst
mechanicaldamage.Methodsofprovidingadditional
insulationmaybespecified.
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Itisrequiredtocheckthejointsandseamsforgastightness
whenusingtheventingsystemwithaCategoryIIIorIV
appliance.
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Donotexceedthemaximumratedpressureforwhichthe
ventingsystemisintendedtobeused.
Note:Horizontallyterminatedsystemsmustbepitched
¼"perfootbacktowardtheappliancebeingvented.
Ensureanycondensateiscollectedbystrategically
placingdrains,ortheapplianceitselfifpermittedbythe
appliancemanufacturer.
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Note:Forverticallyterminatedsystemsitis
recommendedthatlongerhorizontalrunsbepitched¼"
perfootbacktowardtheappliancebeingvented.
Ensureanycondensateiscollectedbystrategically
placingdrains,ortheapplianceitselfifpermittedbythe
appliancemanufacturer.
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VENTINGENVIRONMENT
Itissuggestedthataventbeinginstalledinacorrosive
atmospherebeconstructedofType304,430or316
stainlesssteelfortheoutershellmaterial.
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PARTIDENTIFICATION
Theseinstructionsandthecatalogidentifypartsbyname
followedbyapartcode.Partnumbersaremadeupof
themodel,partcode,flueinsidediameterandmaterial
code.ThepartnumberisshownontheULlabel.
EXAMPLE:ThepartnumberforaModeleVent(EVD),47”
longStraightSection(47S),8”ID(08),withaAL29‐4C
stainlesssteellinerandan430stainlesssteelshell(R)
wouldbeEVD‐47S‐08R.eVentSeriesmaterialcodesare
showninthefollowingchart:
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CLEARANCESANDENCLOSURES
CAUTION–DONOTPLACEANYTYPEOFINSULATIONOR
COMBUSTIBLEMATERIALSINTHEREQUIRED
CLEARANCESPACESSURROUNDINGTHEVENT.
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Thisventistobeinstalledunenclosedorwithenclosures.
Iftheventpassesthroughanyzoneorstoryofabuilding
abovethatonwhichtheconnectedapplianceislocated,
itistobeenclosedinconstructionhavingafirerating
equaltoorgreaterthanthatofthefloororroof
assembliesthroughwhichitpasses.
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CODE LINER/SHELL MATERIAL
K AL 29-4C Stainless Steel / Aluminized Steel
L AL 29-4C Stainless Steel / 304 Stainless Steel
M AL 29-4C Stainless Steel / 316 Stainless Steel
R AL 29-4C Stainless Steel / 430 Stainless Steel
T AL 29-4C Stainless Steel

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NOTE:AlwayscheckwiththeAuthorityHavingJurisdictionfor
materialwithanappropriatefirerating.Ifaportionofthevent
passesbetweenadroppedceilingandroof,thatportionisto
beenclosedinafireratedenclosureorproperclearanceto
combustiblesaremaintained.Ventsarenotintendedto
passthroughcombustiblewalls.Anywallthroughwhichthe
ventpassesmustbeofnon‐combustibleconstructionunless
properclearancestocombustiblesaremaintained.
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Ventsinstalledinopenroomsorfullyventilatedareasonthe
samestoryastheequipmentconnectedtoitshallhavea
minimumclearancetocombustiblesasshowninthefollowing
tables:
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SYSTEMSTERMINATINGVERTICALLY
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SYSTEMSTERMINATINGHORIZONTALLY
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Clearancestonon‐combustiblesshallbenecessaryfor
installation,inspectionandmaintenance.
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Asystemisdeterminedtobehorizontalorverticalbased
solelyontheorientationofthesystemstermination,notthe
individualrunswhichmakeupthesystem.
Forhorizontalterminationrequirementscheckwithlocal
codes,NFPAguidelinesandtheinstallationinstructionsof
thespecificappliancebeingvented.
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TERMINATIONHEIGHTREQUIREMENTS
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Ventsaretoterminateaminimumof3‐ft.(0.92m)above
thehighestpointoftheroofpenetrationand2‐ft.(0.61m)
minimumaboveanyportionofabuildingwithin10‐ft(3.1
m)horizontally.ConsulttheAuthorityHavingJurisdiction
aboutrestrictionsinyourarea.SeeNFPA211.
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Figure1–PitchedRoofTerminationHeight
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Figure2–FlatRoofTerminationHeight
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44 - 48 1118 - 1219 5" (127mm)
381 - 508 1.5" (38mm)
21 - 24 533 - 610 2" ( 51mm)
eVent Double Wall Series Vent Clearances
Vertically Terminating Systems
550° F (288° C)
127 - 356 1" (25mm)
15 - 20
Inside Diameter
34 - 43 864 - 1092 4" (102mm)
25 - 33 635 - 838 3" (76mm)
inches mm
5 - 14
38-46 965-1168 5" (127mm)
47-48
inches
1194-1219 6" (152mm)
27-36 686-914 4" (102mm)
mm
11-16 279-406 2" ( 51mm)
17-26 432-660 3" (76mm)
5 - 6 127 - 152 1" (25mm)
7-10 178-254 1.5" (38mm)
Inside Diameter 550° F (288° C)
eVent Double Wall Series Vent Clearances
Horizontally Terminating Systems
45 - 48 1143 - 1219.2 12"
(
304mm
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37 - 40 939.8 - 1016 10"
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254mm
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41 - 44 1041.4- 1117.6 11"
(
279.4mm
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25 - 28 635 - 711.2 7"
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177.8mm
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29 - 32
inches
736.6 - 812.8 8"
(
203.2mm
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21 - 24 533.4 - 609.6 6"
(
152mm
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mm
13 - 16 330.2 - 406.4 4"
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102mm
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17 - 20 431.8 - 508 5"
(
127mm
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33 - 36 838.2 - 914.4 9"
(
228.6mm
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5 - 8 127 - 203.2 2"
(
51mm
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9 - 12 228.6 - 304.8 3"
(
76mm
)
Inside Diameter 550° F (288° C)
eVent Single Wall Series Vent Clearances
Horizontally or Vertically Terminating Systems
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Figure6–FinalAssembly
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VARIABLESTRAIGHT(VS)
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Theinnerlineriscompletedbyusingthe(2)innerliner
sections,gasketandjointsecuringcollar.Theinnerlinersection
canbecuttolength.Theflangedendsoftheinnerlinerwill
connectthesameasstandardstraightsections.Theouter
comesintwohalves.Theoutercanbecuttolengthorslipped
overtheadjacentsection.Thetwohalvesaredrawntogether
onthesideswiththesuppliedhardware.
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Step1:
Joinflangedendsoftwomatingsections(seefigure3).Jointgaskets
arepre‐installedflueendswithinnerflangecollarsonly.Installinner
bandaroundthetwoflanges(seefigure4)thenrotateflangedbolts
intothecorrespondingnotchoftheclip(seefigure4).
Step2:
Usea3/8”nutdrivertotighteninnerbandaroundsections(see
figure5)andtightenbothflangeboltsevenlyuntilsecure.Tapon
innerbandwithrubberorrawhidemallettoensureapropertight
joint.
Step2a:
ForeVentPLUS2Wrapinnerbandtightlywith4”wideinsulationstrip
providedwiththesystem.
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ModelseVentSW,eVent,eVentPLUSandeVentPLUS2INDIVIDUALPARTINSTALLATION
ThissectionidentifiesModelseVentSW,eVent,eVentPLUSandeVentPLUS2bynameandpartnumberorpartcode.Seethe
sectiontitled“PartIdentification”onpage3oftheseinstructionsforpartnumberdetails.Whenreferringtopartsalwaysinclude
themodelandfluesizetoavoidconfusion.
TheseinstructionscomprisebothgeneralandspecificrequirementsforallpartsintheeVentSW,eVent,eVentPLUSand
eVentPLUS2seriesproductlines.
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NOTE:FAILURETOFOLLOWTHESEINSTRUCTIONSMAYRESULTINGASORCONDENSATELEAKS.
NOTE:
Onlytheflangewithainternalflangecollarwillhavea
pre‐installedredhightemperaturegasket.Ifagasketis
missingforanyreasonpleasecontactyourlocal
Scheblerdistributorforreplacementgaskets.
Step3:
Placeouterbandaroundbothsectionscoveringthespace
betweentheshells.Theflangesontheouterbandfitintothe
groovesontheshells.Rotateflangeboltintothe
correspondingnotchoftheclipandtightenbothflangebolts
evenlyuntilsecure(seefigure6).
Note:Foroutdoorinstallations,orinstallationsinareasof
moisture,applyabeadofsiliconesealantinthegrooveat
upperendoftheouterbandandatthebandoverlap.
Beforebeginningan
installation,
thoroughlyreview
theseinstructions.
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TheVariableStraightisnotdesignedtosupportanyload.
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Figure7–VariableStraightComponents
TheVariableLengthSectionassemblyincludesthefollowing
components.(2)outershellhalves.(1)longand(1)shortinner
linersections.Thelongerlinersectionwillincludeaninternal
flangecollarandagasketonthe½”rolledflange.(1)
Rectangulargasket&(1)innerlinersecuringcollar.Seefigure7
above.
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Refertopage3forpitchrequirements.
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Figure8
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Figure9–SeamWeldAlignment
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Figure10
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Figure11Figure12
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Step1:
Installallotherfluesectionsand/orfittingsleavingthevariable
sectionuntilthelasttobeinstalled.Installtheshortinnerliner
sectionfirst.Forhorizontalinstallations,installtheweldseamalong
thetopoftheduct.Seefigure8below.
Step4:
Makeasingletruecutthroughbothgasketlayers.Removeexcess
gasketmaterialandpositioncutendssuchthattheycreateasolid
seal.Seefigure11below.
Step2:
Measureaccuratelyfromtherawedgeoftheshortinnerliner
sectiontothegasketasshowninfigure8.Cutthelongerinner
linersectionasmeasuredbymakingatruecut.Therawendsof
bothinnerlinersectionsmustbewithin+/‐1/8”.Alignweld
seamsofbothsections.Seefigure9.
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Step3:
Ensureallsurfacesarecleanbyusingisopropylalcohol,andinstall
thegasketsuchthatitcoversequallybothinnerlinerjointsections.
Thegasketwilloverlapitself.Seefigure10below.
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Step5:
Installthejointsecuringcollaroverthegasketandtighten
securely.
Step6:
Installtheoutershellhalves.Shellhalvesmaybetrimmedif
necessary.

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WALLTERMINATION(WT)
TheWallTerminationisutilizedwhenanapplianceis
exhaustedoutofthesidewallofabuilding.Thesystemincludes
aductHorizontalTermination,WallThimble,ThimbleClips,and
WallFlashing.
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BASICeVentWALLTERMINATIONASSEMBLY
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Step1: Cutanopeninginthewalljustlargeenoughtoallow
theWallThimbletopenetratethewall.KeeptheWall
Thimbleflushwiththeoutsidefaceofthewall.
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Figure13–InstallationoftheWallThimble
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Step2: UtilizingtheWallThimbleClips,securetheWall
Thimbletotheinsideofthewallbyfasteningtheclips
totheWallThimbleandthewallbeingpenetrated.
Spacetheclipsequallyaroundtheperimeterofthe
WallThimbletoensuretightinstallation.
Step3: CentertheHorizontalTerminationintheWall
Thimble.Aminimumof3"ofinnerlinerofthe
HorizontalTerminationmustpenetratepastthe
outsideofthewallandWallThimble.Seefigure14.
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Figure14–InstallationoftheWallTermination
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Step4:MounttheWallFlashingovertheWallTermination
sealingthegapbetweentheWallThimbleandthewall
opening.LeveltheFlashingandsealaroundperimeter
oftheInnerLinerwithabeadofsiliconesealant.
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DRAINTEECAP(DTC)
TheeVentSW,eVent&eVentPlus2hasa1"drainpipethat
mustbeconnectedtoasuitabledrain.
TheDrainTeeCapmustbeconnectedatalltimestoasuitable
drain.Uponenteringthevent,rainwillwashdownand
removeanycorrosivecombustibleresidue.TheDrainTeeCap
mustbeinstalledwithsealantatitsmatingsurfaceswiththe
flangedjoint.Thiswillensurethatmoistureisdrainedthrough
thedrainasintendedandwillprovideatightseal.TheTeeCap
canbeinstalledforinspectionaccessasrequired.
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Figure15–DrainTeeCap
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30,45and90DEGREEELBOWS(30L,45Land90L)
Theseelbowsmustbeprotectedfromtheeffectsofthermal
expansion.
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Figure16–45°,30°and90°Elbows
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45DEGREELATERALandREDUCING45DEGREELATERALTEE
(45LTANDR45LT)
Forventingsystemsthatrequirea45degreeentrytothe
verticalvent,the45DegreeLateralTee(45LT)orReducing45
DegreeLateralTee(R45LT)maybeused.The45Degree
LateralTeeshouldbesupportedinthesamewayasthe90
DegreeTee.Whenproperlysupported,the45DegreeLateral
Teewillsupport50feetofverticalventandmaybeinstalled
withaDrainTeeCaporEndCap.
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Figure17–45°Lateraland45°ReducingLateralTees
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90DEGREEWYE(90Y)
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TheWyefittingisusedwhentheverticalventislocatedbetween
twoboilersandalow‐pressurelosssystemisrequired.TheWye
shouldbeinstalledwiththeusualprecautionsobservedfor
thermalexpansions.
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Figure18–90Y
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90TEE(90T)
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Whenproperlysupported,the90‐DegreeTeewillsupport50feet
ofverticalvent.Thisfittingisusedtoconnecthorizontalpiperuns
intotheverticalventaswellasadrainand/orinspectionopening.
Whereaccessforadrainoraninspectionopeningisrequired,the
followingmethodforsupportcanbeused:
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Figure19–90°Tees
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A. SuspendedTee‐SupportPlateorWallSupportatupper
teejointasshowninFigure20.
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Figure20–SuspendedTee
B.Twoaxissupport‐Thismethodisrecommendedifthe
totalthermalexpansionisexpectedtobeabove¼”asshown
inFigure21.
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Figure21–SuspendedTee
FULLANGLERINGS(FR)andHANGERS(HG)
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Thefullringandhangersareusedtoguidetheventeither
verticallyorhorizontally.Theringsshouldbeplacedatintervals
showninthechartbelowandsecurelyconnectedtothe
buildingstructure.ThediameteroftheFullRingisslightly
largerthanthepipe.Thiswillallowthepipetoslidewithinthe
ring.Thismovementmustbeallowedtocompensatefor
thermalexpansion.
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Figure22–FullRingandHanger
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WALLSUPPORT(WS)
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TheWallSupportconsistsoftwosplitplates,twosplitclamp
flanges,bracketsandallnecessaryhardware.Thenotchesinthe
splitplatesontheWallSupportaretoaccommodatetheinner
bandendclips,allowingthe"V"tobeclampedbetweenthesplit
platesandsplitclampflanges.InstallationfortheWallSupportis
accomplishedwiththefollowingprocedure:
1. Connectthejointtobesupportedbyuseoftheinner
bandaspreviouslydiscussed.
2. Connectthesplitclampflangetothesplitplatewiththe
providedhardware.Thesplitplateshouldbebelowthe
finishedjointandtheclampflangeshouldbeabovethe
finishedjoint.
3. 3/8”x11/2”boltsshouldbeusedinalloftheinner
clampflangeholes.Tightenallbolts.
4. Boltthewallbracketstothesplitplateassemblywiththe
(6)3/8”x1½”boltsasprovided.
5. Locateandbolttheentireassemblytothewallwith(8)
½”dia.bolts.
6. ApplysiliconesealantaroundouterHalfBandsand
supportplateforexteriorinstallations.
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TheWallSupportisintendedforattachmenttonon‐
combustiblestructures.Whenattached,theWallSupport
providesafixedpointintheventsystem.InstallaVariable
LengthbelowaWallSupporttoprovidethenecessary
expansioncompensation.TheWallSupport,whenproperly
installed,willallowfortherequiredclearancestocombustibles
alongthewallandwillsupportthelengthofpipeoutlinedon
page10oftheseinstructions.
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eVentSeriesVerticalGuideSpacing
AlleVentSeriesDiameters5”to10” UpTo16’
AlleVentSeriesDiameters11”to48” Upto24’
eVentSeriesHorizontalSupportSpacing
Event,eVentPlus&eVentPLUS2 UpTo12’

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WALLGUIDE(WG)
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TheWallGuideisusedtoprotecttheverticalventfromlateral
windloadsandtoallowforthermalexpansions.When
assembled,theproperinstallationlocationisnearajointbut
belowtheouterband.Theouterwalloftheventmustbeable
tomoveawayfromtheouterringofthewallguide.When
properlyattachedtoacombustiblewall,theWallGuidewill
maintaintheproperclearancestocombustibles.
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WallGuidesshouldbeequallyspacedalongthewallat
spacingnogreaterthan16’for5”through10”diameters
and24’for12”through48”diameters.
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Figure24–WallGuide
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CAUTION:Alwaysmaintainproperclearancestocombustibles
wheninstallingallguidesandsupports.Keepallinsulation
awayfromrequiredclearance(air)spacessurroundingthe
vent.Guidesandsupportsareonlysuitableforattachmentto
non‐combustibleconstructionduetopossibleheat
conduction.
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FLOOR/ROOFGUIDE(FRG)
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FloorRoofGuidesareusedtoprovidelateralsupportforthe
ventintheroofandflooropening.TheFloorRoofGuideisto
beboltedtonon‐combustibleconstructionin(4)fourplaces.
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Figure25–Floor/RoofGuide
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SUPPORTPLATE(SP)
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TheSupportPlateoffersthegreateststrengthforsupportof
theeVentSeriesVentingSystem.Itwillprovidevertical
supportandwillprovideforjointalignmentandsupportfor
horizontalapplications.LocateandsecuretheSupportPlateas
necessarybymeansofstructuraltiestothebuilding.
TheSupportPlatemustbesecuredtostructuralmembersof
thebuilding,whichcanadequatelysupporttheweightofthe
ventasshownonthispageoftheseinstructions.
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Figure26–SupportPlateAttachment
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TheSupportPlateconsistsof(4)splitplatehalvesand
necessaryhardware.Theassemblyisusedtoclampthe
innerveebandatajointconnection,andareturned90
degreesapartasshowninfigure27below.Thenotchesin
thesplitplatesaretoaccommodatetheinnerbandend
clips,allowingthe"V"torestsolidlyonthesplitplate.The
installationprocedureisasfollows:
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1. Connecttheinnerjointtobesupportedbyuseof
theinnerbandaspreviouslydiscussed.
2. Connecttheuppersplitsupportplatehalvestothe
lowersplitsupportplatehalveswiththeprovided
hardware.Thesplitplatehalvesshouldbeoriented
90°asshownbelow.
3. 3/8”x1½”boltsshouldbeusedinalloftheinner
clampflangeholes.Tightenallbolts.
4. Installthespecialouterhalfbandsprovided.
5. Foroutdoorinstallationusesiliconesealant
instructionsshowninfigure26.
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Figure27–SupportPlateAssembly
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ProperperformanceandlongservicelifeoftheModeleVent
SeriesVentingSystemrequiresthattheventberigidlybracedand
supported.Everyinstallationoffersuniquesupportandbracing
requirementsandthefollowingguidelineswillprovideminimum
acceptablesizesforthemechanicalhardwaresuppliedbyothers.
Whenthesupportplateisboltedtoframework3/8”boltsshould
beusedinalloftheholesontheperimeterofthesupportplate.
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Figure28–SupportPlateBracing
INSULATEDTHIMBLE(IT)
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Theinsulatedthimbleisusedinconjunctionwiththeflashing
andraincollarwhenclearancestocombustiblescannotbe
maintainedataroofpenetration.TheInsulatedThimbleshould
bedroppedthroughtheroofopening.The(4)fourtabswillset
upontheroofdeckandnailedorbolteddown.Theflashingis
thensetovertheInsulatedThimble.
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Figure29–InsulatedThimble
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RAINCAP(CC)
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TheRainCapprovidespartialprotectionfromrainanddebris.
TheRainCapismountedontheendofastandardpipesection
withtheuseofaninnerband.Aclosureringisprovidedto
closeoffthespacebetweentheinnerandouterliners.A
minimumclearanceof8feet(2.44m)isrecommendedto
ensurethatallexhaustedproductsaredispersedawayfrom
thebuildingandintakes.ToinstalltheRainCap,thefollowing
procedureshouldbeused:
1. InstalltheRainCapontheinnerflangeandattachthe
"V"bandusingtheinnerjointinstructions.
2. Installtheprovidedskirtsectionasshownbelow.
3. Applyasiliconesealanttofillallgapsandjointsonthe
collarandtightenallbolts.
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Figure30–RainCapAssembly
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TocleantheflueorreplacetheRainCap,reversetheabove
procedure.Toreinstall,followtheinstallationprocedure.
5" - 20" 2 x 2 x 3/16
22" - 36" 3 x 3 x 1/4
6 x 2 x 3/8 or
equivalent
38" - 48" 4 x 4 x 3/8
eVent Series Size Framework Bracin
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5 x 2 x 3/16 to 6 x 2 x
3/16 or equivalent
2 x 1 x 3/16 to 5 x 2 x
3/16 or equivalent
eVent SERIES SUPPORT LIMITS
SECTION INSIDE
DIA. SUPPORT PLATE (SP) WALL SUPPORT (WS)
inches mm feet meters feet meters
5-6 127-152 403 122.83 193 58.83
7-8 178-203 389 118.60 171 52.12
9-10 228-254 375 114.36 164 49.99
11-12 279-305 361 110.12 153 46.63
13-14 330-356 347 105.89 148 45.11
15-16 381-406 334 101.65 140 42.67
17-18 431-457 320 97.41 134 40.84
19-20 482-508 306 93.18 129 39.32
21-22 533-559 292 88.94 123 37.49
23-24 584-610 278 84.70 119 36.27
25-26 635-660 264 80.47 113 34.44
27-28 686-711 250 76.23 108 32.92
29-30 736-762 236 71.99 103 31.38
31-32 787-813 222 67.76 120 36.58
33-34 838-864 208 63.52 114 34.75
35-36 889-914 195 59.28 88 26.82
37-38 940-965 181 55.05 81 24.69
39-40 990-1016 167 50.81 77 23.47
41-42 1041-1067 153 46.57 73 22.25
43-44 1092-1118 139 42.34 68 20.73
45-46 1143-1168 125 38.10 64 19.51
47-48 1194-1219 111 33.86 60 18.29
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