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Joint Cementing Procedure
All cementing of joints should be done according to the
specifications outlined in ASTM D 2855.
WARNING
DANGER OF EXPLOSION!
Fumes from PVC glue may ignite during system
check. Allow fumes to dissipate for at least 5 minutes
before placing unit into operation.
1 − Measure and cut vent pipe to desired length.
2 − Debur and chamfer end of pipe, removing any ridges
or rough edges. If end is not chamfered, edge of pipe
may remove cement from fitting socket and result in a
leaking joint.
3 − Clean and dry surfaces to be joined.
4 − Test fit joint and mark depth of fitting on outside of pipe.
5 − Uniformly apply a liberal coat of PVC primer for PVC or
use a clean dry cloth for ABS to clean inside socket
surface of fitting and male end of pipe to depth of fitting
socket.
NOTE − Furnace flue collar and air inlet fitting are both
made of ABS material. Use transition solvent cement
when joining ABS fittings to PVC pipe.
6 − Promptly apply solvent cement to end of pipe and in-
side socket surface of fitting. Cement should be ap-
plied lightly but uniformly to inside of socket. Take
care to keep excess cement out of socket. Apply sec-
ond coat to end of pipe.
NOTE − Time is critical at this stage. Do not allow prim-
er to dry before applying cement.
7 − Immediately after applying last coat of cement to pipe,
and while both inside socket surface and end of pipe
are wet with cement, forcefully insert end of pipe into
socket until it bottoms out. Turn PVC pipe 1/4 turn dur-
ing assembly (but not after pipe is fully inserted) to dis-
tribute cement evenly. DO NOT turn ABS or cellular
core pipe.
NOTE − Assembly should be completed within 20 sec-
onds after last application of cement. Hammer blows
should not be used when inserting pipe.
8 − After assembly, wipe excess cement from pipe at end
of fitting socket. A properly made joint will show a
bead around its entire perimeter. Any gaps may indi-
cate a defective assembly due to insufficient solvent.
9 − Handle joints carefully until completely set.
Venting Practices
The thickness of construction through which vent pipes
may be installed is 24" (610mm) maximum and 3/4"
(19mm) minimum.
1 − Use recommended piping materials for exhaust pip-
ing.
2 − Secure all joints, including drip leg, gas-tight using ap-
proved cement.
Suspend piping using hangers at a minimum of every 5
feet (1.52m) for schedule
40 PVC and every 3 feet
(.91m) for ABS−DWV, PVC−
DWV, SPR−21 PVC, and
SDR−26 PVC piping. A suit-
able hanger can be fabri-
cated by using metal or
plastic strapping or a large
wire tie.
3 − In areas where piping penetrates joists or interior
walls, hole must be large enough to allow clearance on
all sides of pipe through center of hole using a hanger.
4 − Secure piping at the point where it exits the outside
wall or roof in order to prevent transmission of vibra-
tion to the structure.
5 − When furnace is installed in a residence where unit is
shut down for an extended period of time, such as a
vacation home, make provisions for draining conden-
sate collection trap and lines.
Exhaust Piping
NOTE − A 2" diameter PVC street ell is located on the
blower deck of 48C−110, 48C−110H and 60C−110 units
(or use field replacement Canadian Kit). In upflow ap-
plications, the street ell must be
glued using transition
solvent cement directly into the unit flue collar (or use
field replacement Canadian Kit). See figure 14. A 3" to 2"
PVC reducing ell is located on the blower deck of the
60D−135 units. In upflow applications, the reducing ell
must be
glued using transition solvent cement directly
into the unit flue collar.
1 − Choose the appropriate side for venting. Glue the
field−provided exhaust vent pipe (or provided street
ell) to the flue collar. All cement joints should be made
according to the specifications outlined in ASTM D
2855. Refer to pipe and fittings specifications and glu-
ing procedures.
IMPORTANT
Exhaust piping and condensate trap must be
installed on the same side of the unit in upflow and
dowflow applications or use alternate drain kit
76M20.
FIGURE 13
STRAPPING
(metal, plastic
or large wire
ties)
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