Allied Furnace: PVC versus ABS connections at the furnace
PVC versus ABS connections at the furnace on a Allied furnace: Intake and exhaust connections on 92G1UH are PVC. ABS pipe needs transition solvent to join the PVC fitting in the unit.
Applies to: Vent pipe material selection
How to fix pvc versus abs connections at the furnace: step by step
- Use PVC primer and PVC solvent cement when running PVC vent pipe.
- When using ABS vent, bond to the unit's PVC fitting with transition solvent cement.
- Use all-purpose cement only when fittings and pipe are the same material.
- Use low-temperature solvent cement in cold weather.
- Do not use hammer blows to insert pipe.
If the unit shows an error code, look it up: Allied Furnace codes
Models
92G1UH92G1UH0450892G1UH0451292G1UH0700892G1UH0701292G1UH0901292G1UH0901692G1UH1101692G1UH1102092G1UH1352095G1UHA93UHA95UH
Source: Allied 92G1UH installation manual, p. 18 (PDF p. 18). Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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