Furnace Pvc Vent Pipe Installation

Doing so could cause heat.

Furnace pvc vent pipe installation. This furnace operates best when return air temperature is between 55 f and 80 f. The vent pipe of your gas furnace plays an important role by carrying all toxic gases created during the combustion within the furnace out of the building. Do not install furnace in a location subject to continuous higher or lower temperatures. I ve read dozens maybe hundreds of high efficiency furnace installation manuals.

Must conform to the requirements of the national fire protection association. I began the installation of the new vent flue by purchasing schedule 40 pvc pipe in 2 and 3 diameters. For example here in canada schedule 40 pvc dwv drain pvc may not be used. The 2 pipe leaves the furnace and connects to the 3 pipe at the first turn.

Only fgv flue gas vent pvc certified to a specific standard ulc s636 may be used. There s no problem with a one pipe system but the rules for venting are different. The national fuel gas code ansi. In contrast modern high efficiency condensing furnaces exhaust much cooler gasses and need only plastic pipe materials such as pvc cpvc or abs for their exhaust vents some high efficiency furnaces also include a plastic pipe for intake area and all types.

You should know how to vent a gas furnace and get rid of the harmful gases for the health and safety of anyone living in your building. Continuous operation outside of this range may shorten furnace life. The installation of the furnace wiring warm air ducts venting etc. A gas fired furnace for installation in a residential garage.

In the usa schedule 40 dwv pipe the usual stuff is still the standard there is talk this may change soon so stay tuned. Do not install furnace in any other position other than upflow. The 3 diameter pipe is cellulose core which is approved by my furnace manufacturer.