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LP-362 Rev. 7.30.20 

 

FLEXIBLE VENT KIT 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

(Part #8400P-001) 

 

NOTE: Read this entire instruction manual and refer to the Venting section of the appliance Installation 

and Maintenance manual before starting vent installation. Follow all instructions exactly as written.

 

 

 

The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of 

hazards of various risk levels, or to important product information. 

 

 

DANGER

 indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious 

injury. 

 

 

WARNING

 indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or 

death. 

 

 

CAUTION

 indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate 

injury. 

 

 

CAUTION

 used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

may result in property damage. 

INTRODUCTION 

 

 

This instruction manual is for use only with appliances that have been certified to use a Polypropylene 

ventilation system. Installing any other appliance with this system will result in property damage, severe 

personal injury, or death. 

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 

  Prior to installation, examine all components for possible shipping damage. 

  Proper joint assembly is essential for safe installation. Check the integrity of joints upon completing 

assembly. 

  This venting system must be free to expand and contract under normal operation. 

  This venting system must be supported in accordance with these instructions. 

  Assure unrestricted vent movement where required through walls, ceilings, and roof penetrations. 

  Do not mix pipe, fittings, or joining methods from different manufacturers with this flexible vent kit.  

  Do not use adhesives of any kind with this venting system. Use only approved fittings. 

 

Summary of Contents for 8400P-001

Page 1: ...he safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage INTRODUCTION This instruction manual is for use only with appliances that have been certified to use a Polypropylene ventilation system Installing any other appliance with this system will result in property damage severe personal injury or death SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Prior to inst...

Page 2: ...th A APPLICATION The maximum positive pressure of the flexible vent kit is 8 w c The maximum flue gas temperature of the appliance must be not more than 230oF 110oC ULC S636 Class IIC This vent kit must only be used in vertical system designs An existing chimney or chase must be used to route the flexible venting system To prevent condensate from pooling in the vent flex pipe is not to bend more t...

Page 3: ...rned off and the leaks repaired No other appliance may be vented into the same chimney or chase flue with the flexible venting system Failure to heed this warning could result in property damage personal injury or death Plastic venting systems shall not pass through rated fire separations The distance between the point of termination of the system must be 6 2 m or more from the combustion air inle...

Page 4: ... mounting instructions at the end of this manual E INSTALLATION Special notes The flexible liner must be treated carefully at low temperatures 5oC 41oF Check all parts for possible shipping damage Rotate the components slightly to assist assembly Installation procedure for flexible flue liners 1 Determine the required location of the opening in the shaft Ensure the flue access cut out meets the mi...

Page 5: ...tall the liner from the top See Fig 6 10 The flexible liner must be installed from the top of the shaft into the installation room To prevent damage to the liner a second person must guide the liner from the top in the middle of the shaft 11 After installing the required length of liner remove the mounting aid by rotating turn counterclockwise Then attach the rigid flex adapter into the support be...

Page 6: ...orrect version of the shaft connector to the wall plate see Fig 9 1 or 2 15 When installing the Polypro to PVC adapter first connect the adapter by pushing it onto the Polypro pipe Be certain that the arrow on the adapter is facing up Next slide the PVC CPVC pipe into the adapter Use a flathead screwdriver to tighten the adapter to the pipe Once the adapter is connected be certain that it pitches ...

Page 7: ...failure property damage severe personal injury or death 15 At the top of the shaft shorten the flexible liner to the required length and make sure that dimension B in Fig 11 is between 1 6 and 2 4 40 and 60 mm 16 Fit the support cross see Fig 11 1 over the liner and let it rest on the wall of the shaft Mount the seal in the last whole groove of the liner Push the flex rigid adaptor on the liner an...

Page 8: ... connector To assure proper drainage of condensate make sure that the arrow on the transition connector is facing up Make sure that the pipe is fully inserted into the connector before tightening the clamps on either end of the connector to fully secure the pipe on both ends 20 Once connected operate appliance Inspect for leaks and test for proper operation 21 Instruct the owner in proper maintena...

Page 9: ...9 LP 362 Rev 7 30 20 Figure 14 Flex Vent Parts List ...

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