Pennco 3KW0.60 - Manual (Page 16)

16
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR AND DRAFT
REGULATOR
Boiler venting requires 6” diameter chimney connector pipe
and use of draft regulator packed with boiler. Regulator
controls draft automatically. Preferred installation is in
horizontal section of pipe, may also install in angled or
vertical section of pipe. Verify “top” of regulator is at top
and short pipe section which holds vane is horizontal.
Install draft regulator as close as practicable to boiler.
ALTERNATE POSITIONS
TOP
TOP
DRAFT REGULATOR
VANE
CRIMPED END
BALANCED WEIGHT
DRAWBAND
LAST PIECE
INSTALLED
MUST SLOPE UP
AT LEAST 1/4 INCH
PER FOOT OF
HORIZONTAL RUN
MUST BE AT LEAST 4
INCHES THICK -
AND BE TIGHT.
TIGHT
CLEAN-OUT
DOOR
SEALED IN
THIMBLE
TIGHT, SMOOTH,
CORRECTLY SIZED.
Minimum Height:
Must be 3 FT higher than
highest part of passage through roof.
Must be at least 2 FT higher than
any neighboring object within 10 FT.
Must have unobstructed top opening .
TYPICAL CHIMNEY CONNECTION
Chimney connector installation, start at boiler with vertical
pipe and elbow. Install draft regulator making it horizontal.
Slope horizontal pipe up toward chimney at least 1/4 inch
per linear foot of venting. Chimney connector must not leak
and must be firmly supported. Join each section with at
least two sheet metal screws. Support every second section
with stove-pipe wire.
CHIMNEY AND CHIMNEY CONNECTIONS
WARNING
Fire Hazard. Maintain minimum vent pipe clearance of
18” from surface of vent to wood and other combustible
materials. Failure to comply may result in death or
serious injury.
!
Figure 11 -Typical Chimney Connection