
3
3. Figures 1, 2, & 3
show examples of some
typical residential in-
stallations.
4. Clearance to
Combustibles. A 1-inch
clearance (air space) to
combustible materials
must be maintained,
when using Simpson
Dura-Vent Round B-
Vent, regardless of the
pipe diameter.
5. Combustion Air.
Refer to appliance instal-
lation instructions and lo-
cal building codes to en-
sure compliance with re-
quired volume of com-
bustion air for each ap-
pliance installed .
6. Slope. If the vent-
ing system contains lateral (horizontal) components, they shall be positioned
so they have an upwards slope away from the appliance of not less than 1/4-
inch rise per foot of run. (Horizontal vent installed in attics, unconditioned
area, or between floors have further restrictions, please consult your local
building codes for specific limitations.)
7. Termination Area. Examine the area where the vent system will terminate.
The height of the termination above the roof is determined by the roof pitch, and
also it's proximity to adjacent walls or obstructions. Consult Table 2 on page 9
for proper termination height requirements. Vent pipe with 3"-12" diameter
must terminate at least 2 feet higher than an adjacent wall or obstruction, if it
WATER HEATER
WITH DRAFT HOOD
LATERAL
FURNACE
CONNECTOR RISE
CEILING SUPPORT /
FIRESTOP
90° ADJUSTABLE
ELBOW
INCREASER
TOTAL
VENT
HEIGHT
B-VENT
PIPE
B-VENT TEE
WATER HEATER
CONNECTOR RISE
FAN ASSISTED
FURNACE
Fig 2
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