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Part number 550-100-325/0419
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AquaBalance
®
Series 2 Wall Mount Gas-fired Water Boiler – Boiler Manual
14 DIRECT VENT — (continued)
Figure 36
Figure 37
1. The air inlet of an boiler is part of a direct vent connection. It is
not classified as a forced air intake with regard to spacing from
adjacent appliance terminations.
2. Locate the air inlet elbow (termination) using the following
guidelines.
3. The air piping must terminate in a down-turned elbow as shown
in Figure 37.
a. Apply the configuration on the left side of Figure 37 unless
the terminations would fail to meet minimum clearance to
grade or snow line.
b. Apply the configuration on the right side of Figure 37 when
the terminations need to be raised higher to meet clearance
to grade or snow line.
c. The air pipe may run up the side of the building, as shown.
The vent and air pipes must be secured with braces, and all
clearances and lengths must be maintained. Space braces no
further than 24 inches apart.
4. You must consider the surroundings when terminating the air
connection:
a. Make sure there are no obstructions for air flow. DO NOT
locate the termination where plants could grow and cause
obstruction to air flow.
b. Do not locate the terminations where wind eddies could af-
fect performance or cause recirculation with exhaust from
other appliances, such as inside building corners, near adja-
cent buildings or surfaces, window wells, stairwells, alcoves,
courtyards or other recessed areas.
c. Locate the air inlet termination at least 12 inches below and 12
inches horizontally from any appliance or building vent outlet.
5. Locate terminations so they are not likely to be damaged by
foreign objects, such as stones or balls, or subject to buildup of
leaves or sediment.
1. When terminating multiple boiler air connections, terminate each
air connection as described in this manual.
2. Place wall penetrations to obtain minimum clearances as in-
structed in this manual.
3. Place adjacent air inlets for multiple boilers at least 6 inches apart.
4. For Canadian installations, provide clearances required by Natu-
ral Gas and Propane Installation
CAN/CSA
B149.1 or B149.2
Installation Code.
5. Combustion air (NOT vent piping) can be manifolded.
1. Air pipe penetration:
a. Cut a hole for the air pipe. Size the air pipe hole as close as
desired to the air pipe outside diameter.
2. Seal exterior openings thoroughly with exterior caulk.
Termination and fittings
1. Prepare the air termination elbow (Figure 37) by inserting a bird
screen. Bird screens must be purchased separately. See the parts
list at the end of this manual for part numbers.
2. Use metal plates (by installer) at inside and outside penetrations
using the method shown in Figure 26, page 22.
If extending the air pipe out from the wall, install a cou-
pling on each pipe. Mount the piping with the coupling
flush with the outer plate.
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