Goodman Furnace: Canadian vent system requirements
Canadian vent system requirements on a Goodman furnace: Canadian installs must follow CAN/CSA B149.1-15. All vent parts, primer and cement must be ULC S636 listed and match one manufacturer's system.
Applies to: Canadian installations
Common causes of canadian vent system requirements
- Mixing primer or cement from different vent manufacturers
How to fix canadian vent system requirements: step by step
- Confirm all pipe and fittings are marked ULC S636.
- For Royal Pipe System 636, use GVS-65 Primer (purple) and GVS-65 PVC Solvent Cement.
- For IPEX System 636, use PVC/CPVC primer (purple or clear) and PVC Solvent Cement (gray).
- Do not use primer or cement near ignition sources or past its expiration date.
- Use UL listed fire stops and roof flashings.
- Have the vent system checked once a year by qualified service personnel.
- Confirm permit requirements with the local authority having jurisdiction before installing.
If the unit shows an error code, look it up: Goodman Furnace codes
Source: Goodman GMVC96 service and troubleshooting manual, p. 13. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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