Sidewall direct venting – Lochinvar KNIGHT WH 55 - 399 User Manual

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Sidewall direct venting

(continued)

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 21.

2. Maintain the required dimensions of the finished

termination piping as shown in FIG. 4-1A, page 21.

3. If using the alternate sidewall termination do not extend

exposed vent pipe outside of building more than 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:

• 3½ inch hole for 2 inch vent pipe

• 4½ inch hole for 3 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

ELBOW

BIRD SCREEN

ELBOW

BIRD SCREEN

SIDEWALL

TERMINATION PLATE

GALVANIZED

THIMBLE

VENT PIPING

AIR PIPING

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

All vent pipes and air inlets must terminate
at the same height to avoid possibility of
severe personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage.

Multiple vent/air terminations

1. When terminating multiple Knight wall mount boilers

terminate each vent/air connection as described in this
manual (FIG. 4-5A).

2. Place wall penetrations to obtain minimum clearance of 12

inches between edge of air inlet and adjacent vent outlet,
as shown in FIG. 4-5A for U.S. installations. For Canadian
installations, provide clearances required by CSA B149.1
Installation Code.

3. The air inlet of a Knight wall mount boiler is part of a direct

vent connection. It is not classified as a forced air intake
with regard to spacing from adjacent boiler vents.

ƽ WARNING

12" MIN. BETWEEN EDGE OF AIR

INLET AND ADJACENT VENT OUTLET

VENT / AIR

TERMINATION

VENT

AIR

Figure 4-5A Multiple Vent Terminations (must also
comply with Figure 4-1A)

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:

• 3½ inch hole for 2 inch vent pipe

• 4½ inch hole for 3 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 17 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.

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