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Sidewall direct venting – Lochinvar Knight 80 - 285 User Manual

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Installation & Operation Manual

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Sidewall direct venting

Termination and fittings

1.

The air termination coupling must be oriented at least
12 inches above grade or snow line as shown in FIG. 4-1A,
page 17.

2.

Maintain the required dimensions of the finished
termination piping as shown in FIG. 4-1A, page 17.

3.

If using the alternate sidewall termination do not extend
exposed vent pipe outside of the building more than what is
shown in this document. Condensate could freeze and
block vent pipe.

4.

PVC/CPVC terminations are designed to accommodate any
wall thickness of standard constructions per the directions
found in this manual.

Prepare wall penetrations (Alternate -
Field Supplied Option)

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.

Vent pipe penetration:
a.

Cut a hole for the vent pipe. For either combustible
or noncombustible construction, size the vent pipe
hole with at least a 1/2 inch clearance around the vent
pipe outer diameter:
• 4½ inch hole for 3 inch vent pipe
• 5½ inch hole for 4 inch vent pipe

b.

Insert a galvanized metal thimble in the vent pipe
hole as shown in FIG. 4-4B.

3.

Use a sidewall termination plate as a template for correct
location of hole centers.

4.

Follow all local codes for isolation of vent pipe when
passing through floors or walls.

5.

Seal exterior openings thoroughly with exterior caulk.

VENT PIPING

GALVANIZED

THIMBLE

VENT CAP

AIR PIPING

WALL PLATE

VENT PLATE

Figure 4-4A Sidewall Termination Assembly

Figure 4-4B Alternate Sidewall Termination Assembly
w/Field Supplied Fittings

Prepare wall penetrations

1.

Use the factory supplied wall plate as a template to locate
the vent and air intake holes and mounting holes.

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.

Vent pipe penetration:
a.

Cut a hole for the vent pipe. For either combustible or
noncombustible construction, size the vent pipe hole
with at least a 1/2 inch clearance around the vent pipe
outer diameter:
• 4½ inch hole for 3 inch vent pipe
• 5½ inch hole for 4 inch vent pipe

Drill 3/16" diameter holes for inserting the plastic anchors
into the wall.

2.

Install the vent and air intake piping through the wall into
the vent plate openings. Seal all gaps between the pipes and
wall. Use RTV silicone sealant to seal the air pipe. Use the
cement/primer listed in Table 3A on page 14 to seal the vent
pipe.

3.

Mount and secure the vent plate to the wall using stainless
steel screws. Seal around the plate to the wall assuring no
air gaps.

4.

Assemble the vent cap to the vent plate (see FIG. 4-4A).
Insert the stainless steel screws into the vent cap screw hole
openings and securely attach the vent cap to the vent plate.

5.

Seal all wall cavities.