Venting - Modine HDS Serie Manuel D'installation Et D'entretien

InsTAllATIon - venTIng
WARNING
1. Gas fired heating equipment must be vented - do not operate
unvented.
2. A built-in power exhauster is provided - additional external
power exhausters are not required or permitted.
3. If you are replacing an existing heater, it may be necessary
to resize the venting systems. Improperly sized venting
systems can result in vent gas leakage or the formation of
condensate. Refer to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1 or CSA B149.1 latest edition. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious injury or death.
4. Under no circumstances should two sections of double wall
vent pipe be joined together within one horizontal vent system
due to the inability to verify complete seal of inner pipes.
cAUTION
Installation must conform with local building codes or in the
absence of local codes, with Part 7, Venting of Equipment, of
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54) - latest
edition. In Canada installation must be in accordance with CSA
B149.1.
Model HDS/HDC unit heaters must be vented with the proper
passageway as described in these instructions to convey
flue gases from the unit or the vent connector to the outside
atmosphere. The heaters must also have a separate combustion
air intake pipe to bring in fresh air for combustion from the
outside atmosphere.
The venting instructions are organized in sections, based on
installation type. The sections are identified as follows:
Instructions Applicable Installation Instructions
section
General instructions for All installations
A
verTICAl 2-pIpe vent systems ➀
B
HorIzonTAl 2-pIpe vent systems ➀
C
HorIzonTAl And verTICAl
D
ConCenTrIC vent systems ➀
➀ The differences between Vertical and Horizontal vent systems in 2-Pipe or
Concentric Vent configurations will be identified in "Section A - General
Instructions – All Units".
section A – general Instructions – All units
A1. If the unit heater being installed is replacing existing
equipment and using the existing vent system from that
equipment, inspect the venting system for proper size and
horizontal pitch, as required in the National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1 or CSA B149.1 Installation Code-latest edition
and these instructions. Determine that there is no blockage
or restriction, leakage, corrosion and other deficiencies,
which could cause an unsafe condition.
A2. The vent pipe should be galvanized steel or other suitable
corrosion resistant material. Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code for minimum thickness of vent material. The
minimum thickness for connectors varies depending on the
pipe diameter. Do not vent unit with PVC or other forms of
plastic venting material.
A3. All heaters come with factory installed vent and combustion
air adapters for attaching the vent pipe to the heater (3" for
model sizes 30-45, 4" for model sizes 60-125). Attach the
vent pipe to the adapter with 3 corrosion resistant screws.
(Drill pilot holes through the vent pipe and adapter prior to
screwing in place). Vent pipe must not be smaller than the
connector size.

by vent system Type
A4. Limit the total equivalent vent pipe length to a minimum
of 3' and a maximum of 25', making the vent system as
straight as possible. The equivalent length of a 3" elbow is
1' and for a 4" elbow is 5'.
A5. A minimum of 12" straight pipe is recommended from the
flue outlet before turns in the vent pipe.
A6. Horizontal sections of vent pipe are to be installed with a
minimum downward slope from the appliance of 1/4 inch
per foot and suspended securely from overhead structures
at points not greater than 3' apart.
A7. Fasten individual lengths of vent together with at least three
corrosion resistant sheet metal screws.
A8. Keep single wall vent pipe at least 6" from combustible
materials. For double wall vent pipe, follow the vent
pipe manufacturer's clearances to combustibles. The
minimum distance from combustible materials is based
on the combustible material surface not exceeding 160°F.
Clearance from the vent pipe (or the top of the unit) may be
required to be greater than 6" if heat damage other than fire
could result (such as material distortion or discoloration).
A9. Avoid venting through unheated space when possible.
When venting does pass through an unheated space or
if the unit is installed in an environment that promotes
condensation, insulate runs greater than 5' to minimize
condensation. Inspect for leakage prior to insulating and
use insulation that is noncombustible with a rating of not
less than 400°F. Install a tee fitting at the low point of the
vent system and provide a drip leg with a clean out cap as
shown in Figure 8.1.
A10. When the vent passes through a combustible INTERIOR
wall or floor, a metal thimble 4" greater than the vent
diameter is necessary. If there is 6' or more of vent pipe
in the open space between the appliance and where the
vent pipe passes through the wall or floor, the thimble need
only be 2" greater than the diameter of the vent pipe. If a
thimble is not used, all combustible material must be cut
away to provide 6" of clearance. Where authorities have
figure .1 - venting Through Combustible roof
or Wall
Single Wall Vent Pipe
Single
Wall
Single Wall Vent Pipe Terminating
with Double wall vent pipe. ➀
Clearance Specified
by Type B Vent Mfg.
Single Wall Vent Pipe
Listed
Thimble
➀
See Instruction A12 for attaching single wall pipe to double wall pipe
6-584.2
Double Wall Vent Pipe ➀
Specified
Terminal
Flashing Flashing
Listed Clearance Specified
Thimble by Type B Vent Mfg.
Double
Wall
Single
Wall
Specified
Terminal
Specified
Terminal
Specified
Terminal