none SVE-3 Instructions / Assembly
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1. all installations to assure proper operation and to prevent debris from entering the venting system E The Z Vent system must be free to expand and contract Pipe must be properly supported Vertical runs must us firestops as lateral support at each ceiling level and at least one support collar at the base of the vertical run For vertical runs exceeding 16 4 88 m a support collar is required at 16 4 88 m intervals Horizontal runs require a loose fitting metal strap or similar support at each joint F Examine all components for possible shipping damage prior to installation G Proper joint assembly is essential for a safe installation Follow these instruction exactly as written Check severeness of joints upon completion of assembly H Check for unrestricted vent movement through walls ceilings and roof penetrations I Different manufacturers have different joint systems and adhesives Do Not Mix Pipe Fittings or Joining methods from different manufacturers Oo OAO g oe KIT CONTENTS Inspect the kit to verify the following parts are present before proceeding with the installation Contact Hamilton at 1 800 879 0123 if a part is missing Read the instructions completely before installing sw OOS ae 12 Appliance Screened Vent ae E Js Vent Adapter Termination Tee 3 Gear Clamp o AUTE ON Wall Thimble JOINT PROCEDURE The female end of each Z Vent III component incorporates a silicone sealin2. be filed or sanded smooth before joining The minimum length of the venting system must be 3 ft Note The Gear Clamp must be installed around the Vent Pipe on the interior of the wall to secure pipe in position so that the system remains stationary This applies to both combustible and non combustible walls See illustration on Page 5 4 Verify that all joints are connected properly Tighten all Locking Bands including the locking band from step 2 above and the Gear Clamp Allow 1 hour for the High Temperature Silicone to cure before using the Garage Heater IMPORTANT NOTICE When the previous installation procedures are completed examine the entire venting system to verify that all joints are secure and sealed correctly The seams and joints must be checked for tightness prior to using the venting system The installation must conform to the requirements of the Hamilton WGH Garage Heater instructions the National Fuel Gas Code and Federal State and Local codes and regulations Once installation is complete read the Limited Lifetime Warranty and mail in the Warranty Registration Card For additional assistance call Hamilton Home Products Inc at 1 800 879 0123 or visit their web site at www HamiltonHomeProducts com Hamilton SVE 3 Horizontal Stainless Steel Vent Kit Assembly For Downward Sloping Side Wall Venting Applications Only Adjustable Wall Thimble Locking Band Gear Clamp NN Locking Band Screened V
3. IES INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE IMPOSED ON THIS SALE UNDER STATE LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD DURING WHICH THIS WARRANTY IS IN EFFECT AS SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE LENGTH OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Claims under this Warranty must be made within the warranty period in writing and directed to In the USA Warranty Claims Z Flex US Inc 20 Commerce Park North Bedford New Hampshire 03110 603 669 5136 or 800 654 5600 In Canada Warranty Claims Z Flex Inc 452 Atwell Drive Etobicoke Ontario M9W 5C3 416 649 0045 This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary in different States and Provinces WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Z FLEX For this warranty to be effective this card must be completed upon purchase of the covered Z Vent and returned to Z Flex within ninety 90 days of installation of the Z Vent Original end user s name Address of premises in which the Z Vent is installed Z Vent purchased from Date of installation Type of Heating System into which Z Vent installed I understand and agree to the Warranty as stated Signature Date Flexmaster Canada Limited Model SVE Instructions Ver 3 6 July 18 2001
4. Z VENT MODEL SVE SERIES Ill INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Hamilton SVE 3 Horizontal Stainless Steel Venting System Distributed Exclusively By Hamilton Home Products Inc Designed for Hamilton WGH Garage Heaters Being Installed In Downward Sloping Side Wall Venting Applications Only Category Ill cus LISTED TESTED AND LISTED BY UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC UL 1738 amp BH636 FLEXMASTER CANADA LTD Z FLEX US INC 452 ATTWELL DRIVE 20 COMMERCE PARK NORTH ETOBICOKE ONTARIO BEDFORD NH MOW 5C3 03110 6911 SPECIAL STAINLESS STEEL VENTING For use with Category Il Ill IV appliances Contact Local Building or Fire Officials about Restriction and Installation Inspections in you area as well as National Codes USA National fuel gas code ANSI Z223 1 CANADA CAN CGA B 149 1 or 2 Fuel Burning Installation Code Please refer to appliance manufacturer s instructions to determine proper sizing and connection of venting system to appliance including maximum horizontal length maximum height and installation clearances air spaces The proper operation of the vent system and appliance requires parts specified by Z FLEX with no deletion or substitutions PARTS LIST Reducer 4 to 3 Z FLEX recommends that an experienced professional who works with venting system on a regular basis perform the installation These instructions are intended as a guide to assist a professional installer When the Z VENT system
5. ent Termination Tee 3 Vent Pipe 12 Appliance Vent Adapter Bead of Silicone on Vent Connector Note Vent must terminate a minimum of 12 above the ground or normally expected snow accumulation level Garage Heater Vent Pipe Connector ILLUSTRATION 2 Installation must conform to the requirements of the Hamilton WGH Garage Heater instructions The National Fuel Gas Code and Federal State and Local codes and regulations Z Flex LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Z Flex Seller extends the following LIMITED WARRANTY for Z VENT the Z VENT Seller Warrants that at the time of purchase the Z Vent will be free of manufacturer s defects in material and or workmanship This warranty shall extend to the original purchaser of the Z Vent or if purchased by a contractor to the end user This warranty is valid for a period of fifteen 15 years from the date of purchase provided that the Z Vent has been installed according to Z Flex installation instructions Deviating from the installation and use instructions included with the Z Vent will void the warranty Under this Limited Warranty Seller s sole responsibility and liability shall be to replace the Z Vent and or accessories if found by Seller to be defective according to the terms of the warranty and shall not include replacement installation or other costs IMPORTANT The Z Vent is designed for use with Category Il Ill and IV furnace and boi
6. g gasket except for 12 Appliance Vent Adapter Examine all components to insure that gasket integrity has remained during shipping Gaskets must be in the proper positions or flue gases could leak resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning Please Note The connection of the 12 Appliance Vent Adapter to the Garage Heater Vent Pipe Connector requires a continuous bead of Z Vent high temperature silicone included applied to the flange of the Vent Pipe Connector prior to attaching the Appliance Vent Adapter and tightening Locking Band See Illustration on Page 5 1 Align pipes and push them together as far as they will go at least 1 75 inches 2 Tighten Locking Bands and Gear Clamp to a minimum torque of 40 in Ibs and maximum of 50 in Ibs JOINT DETAIL t _ TO GARAGE HEATER 7 FEMALE END LOCKING BAND as ILLUSTRATION 1 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Temperature Enclosed Unenclosed O Horizontal Vertical Horizontal __ Vertical ___ 480 F 249 C 8 200mm 4 200mm 1 25mm 1 25mm INSTALLATION FOR Downward Sloping Side Wall Venting Applications Only Refer to Illustration on Page 5 1 Penetrating a combustible wall requires the use of a Wall Thimble If the wall is non combustible the Vent pipe may be mortared in directly without using a wall thimble Install Wall Thimble into wall observing the aforementioned rules and or local building codes Select the point of wall penetration where a minimu
7. is installed the following should be observed 1 A venting system that exits the structure through a sidewall or the like shall terminate not less than 12 inches 254 mm above the ground see Illustration 2 Page 5 2 The termination of a system shall be located above the snow line in geographical areas where snow accumulates The termination area should be kept clear of snow and ice at all times The vent shall not terminate less than 7 ft 2 13m above a paved sidewalk or driveway The termination shall be 6 ft 1 8 m or more from the combustion air intake of any appliance The system shall terminate more than 3 ft 91 m from any other building opening gas utility meter service regulator or the like Exterior mounted venting systems should be enclosed below the roof line with a chase to limit condensation and protect against mechanical failure NOTES A The Z FLEX SPECIAL STAINLESS VENT SYSTEM is for use only with appliances having a positive vent pressure of 8 of water column or less B Except for installation in one or two family dwellings a venting system that extends through any zone above that on which the connected appliances located shall be provided with an enclosure having fire resistance rating equal to or greater than that of the floor or roof assemblies through which it passes C Do not place any type of insulation in any required air spaces surrounding the vent system A termination must be used on
8. ler venting and should not be used with any other type of furnace and boiler venting Use of the Z Vent with any other type of furnace and boiler venting other than those recommended by Seller for use with its Z Vent will void the warranty WARNING CONDENSATION WITH HIGH ACID CONTENT MAY BE PRODUCED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS YOUR HEATING APPLIANCE AND VENTING SYSTEM SHOULD BE INSPECTED BY A LICENSED CONTRACTOR ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FOR POSSIBLE SIGNS OF DETERIORATION DUE TO RUSTING OR PIN HOLES CONDENSATION WITH HIGH ACID CONTENT MAY CAUSE LEAKAGE OF HARMFUL GASES WHICH CAN CAUSE NAUSEA FAINTING OR DEATH IF DETERIORATION IS DETECTED CEASE USE OF HEATING SYSTEM AND CALL FURNACE BOILER INSTALLER FOR REMEDIAL ACTION To activate the warranty the end user must complete and return the Z Flex Warranty Registration Card within ninety 90 days of installation of the Z Vent Upon written notice of any defects Z Flex reserves the right to examine or establish reasonable proof of defective material or workmanship justifying replacement NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY HAS BEEN MADE OR WILL BE MADE ON BEHALF OF SELLER WITH RESPECT TO THE Z VENT OR THE INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT OF THE Z VENT SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES As some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you IMPLIED WARRANT
9. m 1 4 per foot of slope 6 4mm per 305mm can be maintained A framed opening is required to insert the thimble halves The Wall Thimble can be adjusted for different wall thickness Caulk around outside edges of plates as necessary and fasten to wall using suitable screws or nails The Vent Pipe must be sealed at Wall Thimble as per code regarding continuous vapor barrier IMPORTANT Category IIl appliances with a downward sloping side wall application must slope not less than 1 4 6 4mm every 12 305mm to prevent collection of condensate at any location in the assembly 2 Apply a continuous bead of Z Vent High Temperature Silicone to the flange of the Garage Heater Vent Pipe Connector so that it forms a seal when attaching the 12 Appliance Vent Adapter do not tighten locking band on the Garage Heater side of the 12 Appliance Adapter completely at this time 3 Using the joint procedure described on Page 3 assemble the female end of the 3 Vent Pipe to the Screened Vent Termination Tee and slide through the Wall Thimble from the exterior Slip the Gear Clamp over the end of the Vent Pipe as it passes through the interior portion of the Wall Thimble and connect Vent Pipe to the 12 Appliance Vent Adapter Once all connections are made make sure that the Screened Vent Termination Tee is positioned horizontally Note The length of the Vent Pipe may be cut on the male end using aviation snips or a hacksaw 24 tpi The cut end must
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