NTI Boiler: Install exhaust vent or intake pipe into the boiler collar
Install exhaust vent or intake pipe into the boiler collar on a NTI boiler: Putting the vent or intake pipe into the boiler collar on an NTI TRX is simple, but the joint has to seal or you will have flue gas leaks. It uses a gasket and a clamp, not cement. Take your time and check it is tight before you move on.
Applies to: Exhaust vent and intake pipe
Common causes of install exhaust vent or intake pipe into the boiler collar
- Pipe cut crooked or not deburred, so the gasket doesn't seal
- Primer or cement on the boiler connection
- Clamp not tight
How to fix install exhaust vent or intake pipe into the boiler collar: step by step
- Cut the pipe square and bevel the edges 1/16 to 1/8 in. Deburr the pipe.
- Clean and dry the boiler connection. Do not put primer or cement on it.
- Lubricate the gasket.
- Push the pipe in until it touches the bottom of the fitting.
- Tighten the clamps with a screwdriver.
- Check the pipe is secure before continuing.
If the unit shows an error code, look it up: NTI Boiler codes
Models
TRX085TRX110CTRX150TRX199TRX199C
Source: NTI TRX150 manual, p. 36. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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