Electrolux EN19WI30LS Installation Manual page 16

Venting With PVC or CPVC
This appliance can be vented with non cellular core plastic pipe materials as specified in the below table.
Item
Exhaust Vent/Air Intake
Pipe Cement/Primer
PVC/CPVC Installation Instructions
• Use only solid PVC or CPVC schedule 40 pipe. Cellular foam core piping is not allowed.
• 3" or 4" schedule 80 pipe may also be used on this appliance, however the BTUH input of the
appliance will be reduced by up to 5%.
• Follow all general venting guidelines as outlined on this page.
• PVC or CPVC pipe has been approved for use on this appliance with zero clearance to combustibles.
• The pipe shall be installed so that the first 3' (0.9m) of pipe from the appliance flue outlet is readily
accessible for visual inspection.
• When preparing and assembling the pipe, follow instructions as provided by the pipe
manufacturer. In general, the following practices must be observed:
o
o
o
All piping must be fully supported. Use pipe hangers at a minimum of 3' (0.9m) intervals. Do not use
•
the water heater to support the vent piping.
• When attaching the piping to the water heater, use the appropriate primer and cement to ensure a
proper seal.
• A bird screen must be installed on the vent terminations to prevent debris or animals from entering the
piping. These screens are not supplied with the water heater and must be purchased separately
(part #VT4-PVCS, use part #VT3-PVCS when using 3" (75mm) PVC or CPVC).
• Do not exceed the following maximum vent lengths:
14
Material
Schedule 40 PVC
PVC-DWV
Schedule 40 CPVC
PVC
CPVC
Note: Do Not Use Cellular Foam Core Pipe
Squarely cut all pieces of pipe.
Remove all burs and debris from joints and fittings.
All joints must be properly cleaned, primed, and cemented. Use only cement and primer
approved for use with the pipe material as outlined in the above table.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
Failure to properly seal the vent system could
cause flue products to enter the living space.
No. of Elbows
4
3
2
1
* Not including the termination
Refer to page 17 for max. vent lengths
when using termination VK3-H-PVC.
United States
ANSI/ASTM D1785
ANSI/ASTM D2665
ANSI/ASTM F441
ANSI/ASTM D2564
ANSI/ASTM F493
WARNING
3" (75mm) Pipe* 4" (100mm) Pipe*
N /A
16' (4.8m)
22' (6.6m)
28' (8.4m)
39' (11.7m)
45' (13.5m)
51' (15.3m)
57' (17.1m)