advanced venting systems
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1 Z-VentÂŽSpecialGasVent
3 FlexibleVentConnectorSystems
5 AluminiumChimneyLinerSystem
7 StainlessSteelChimneyLinerSystem
9 OvalLinerSystem/AdvancingtheIndustry
C H I M N E Y & V E N T I N G S O L U T I O N S
Advanced Venting Systems
C H I M N E Y & V E N T I N G S O L U T I O N S
Contractors Choice Self Sealing Gasket SystemZ-VENTÂŽAL29-4CÂŽspecialgasventforusewithboilers,waterheatershighefficiencyfurnaces,poolandunitheaters.Withitspatented,doublefail-safeself-sealinggasketsystem,itâsproventobeboththeeasiesttoinstallandthemostreliableventingsystemintheindustry.
â˘Patenteddoublefailsafeself-sealinggasketsystemensuressystemisairandwatertight.
â˘cULustestedandlistedtocULus1738forCategoryII,III,IVappliances
Z-VENTÂŽ Concentric Vent Systemâ˘
Z-VENTÂŽConcentricVentSystemisengineeredformaximumperformance,safetyandeaseofinstallationonhighefficiencyTanklessWaterHeaters,HydronicBoilersandSpaceHeaters.
â˘PatentedDoubleFailSafesealingsystemensuressafeexhaustoffluegases.
â˘Patenteddesignallowsforeaseofinstallationandprofessionalresults.
â˘Singlepenetrationforexhaustandairintakewithreducedclearance.
â˘DesignsforHorizontaland Verticalapplications.
â˘Multiplesizecombinations available.
(visitwww.z-flex.comformoredetails)
Z-VENTÂŽ SpecialGasVentCATEGory II, III, IV HEATING EquIpmENT
Z-VENTÂŽ 1/2
Applianceconnectorsavailableformostequipment.Pleaserefertopriceguide.Seewebsiteforlistofequipmentâwww.z-flex.com
10 ft. pipe lengths available (3 inch and 4 inch diameter)â˘Pipecanbecuttolengthinthefieldâ˘1â clearancetocombustibles
Thelatestdevelpomentsinhighefficiencyheatingequipmentcallsforstate-of-the-artventingdesigns.Z-VENTÂŽisspecificallydesignedfortodayâsANSIcategoryII,III,IVcondensingandnon-condensing,positiveandnegativepressureappliances.cULustestedandlistedtostandardsUL1738/ULCS636,Z-VENTÂŽismanufacturedinafullrangeofresidentialandcommercialsizesfrom3ââ24â,singleanddoublewall.
Afullrangeofengineeringservicesisavailabletodesignsystems.Z-VENTÂŽismanufacturedusingAL29-4CÂŽ*advancedferriticstainlesssteelwithunmatchedcorrosionresistanceforusewithcondensingfurnacesandboilers.Z-VENTÂŽismanufacturedutilizingafail-safeselfsealinggasketconnection.Nosealantisrequired.
Visitourwebsiteformoreinformationwww.z-flex.cominfocenter.
Z-VENTÂŽisdesignedforusewithboilers,highefficiencyfurnaces,poolheaters,unitheatersandwaterheaters.
Highly Customizable
powerful New quoting ToolZ-VentÂŽ System quotes in minutes⢠AccuratespeedylayoutsandBOMâsâ˘CALLNOW
C H I M N E Y & V E N T I N G S O L U T I O N S
Single-VentSingle-Wall Vent Connectors
oil-VentSingle-Wall Vent Connectors
Insul-VentÂŽ
Double-Wall Insulated Vent Connectorsoil-VentDouble-Wall Insulated Vent Connectors
Single-Ventisasinglewallflexibleventconnector.Single-Vent,likeInsul-VentÂŽ,isdesignedtomakedifficultinstallationseasyandeconomical.Itreplacesrigidsinglewallpipeasaventconnector.Bothproducts,likeallourotherflexibleproducts,aremanufacturedwithourpatentedTriple-Lockâ˘seam.Insul-VentÂŽandSingle-VentarecULuslistedandoffer1âclearancetocombustibles.
Oil-Ventsinglewallflexibleventconnectorisdesignedtomakedifficultinstallationseasyandeconomical.Itreplacesrigidsinglepipeasaventconnector.Bothproducts,likeallourotherflexibleproducts,aremanufacturedwithourpatentedtriplelockseam.Double-WallandSingle-WallOil-VentareULlistedandoffer1âclearancetocombustibles.
Insul-VentÂŽisadouble-wallinsulatedventconnector.Insul-VentÂŽisdesignedtomakeinsulatedconnectionsbetweenapplianceandcommonvent(i.e.B-Vent,masonrychimney,orZ-FLEXÂŽchimneylinerproducts),easyandeconomical.Simplycuttodesiredlengthandattachquick-connectends.Nodrillingorscrewingisrequired.Plusiteliminatescostlyelbowsandaccessories.
Oil-Ventdouble-wallinsulatedventconnectorisdesignedtomakeinsulatedconnectionsbetweenapplianceandcommonvent(i.e.L-Vent,masonrychimney,orZ-FLEXÂŽchimneylinerproducts),easyandeconomical.Simplycuttodesiredlengthandattachquick-connectends.Nodrillingorscrewingisrequired.Plusiteliminatescostlyelbowsandaccessories.EquivalenttoTypeL-Vent.
Single Wall Vent Connector Kit Includes: â˘LengthofSingleWallFlexâ˘ApplianceConnectorâ˘UniversalConnectorPartNo.:2SVKXXXDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3â,4â,5â,6â,7â,8âLengths:Upto18â
Partsavailableseparately.
oil-Vent Single Wall Vent Connector Kit Includes:â˘LengthofSingleWallFlexâ˘ApplianceConnectorâ˘UniversalConnectorPartNo.:2OVSKITDia.:Dia.:|Lgth.:Diameters:3â,4â,5â,6â,7â,8âLengths:Upto18â
Partsavailableseparately.
Double Wall Insulated Vent Connector Kit Includes: â˘LengthofDoubleWallFlexâ˘ApplianceConnectorâ˘UniversalConnectorPartNo.:2SVKXXXDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3â,4â,5â,6â,7â,8âLengths:Upto18â
Partsavailableseparately.
oil-Vent Double Wall Insulated Vent Connector Kit Includes: â˘LengthofDoubleWallFlexâ˘ApplianceConnectorâ˘UniversalConnectorPartNo.:2OVIKITDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3â,4â,5â,6â,7â,8âLengths:Upto18â
Partsavailableseparately.
Flexible Gas-Vent ConnectorSystemsGAS ApplICATIoNS
Flexible Oil-Vent ConnectorSystemsoIl ApplICATIoNS
Flexible Vent ConnectorSystems 3/4
Insul-VentÂŽandSingle-VentarelistedwithUnderwritersLaboratoriesâFileMH17194.
OilInsul-VentÂŽandOilSingle-VentarelistedwithUnderwritersLaboratoriesâFileMH17194.
quick Connect Ends
â˘NewInsul-VentÂŽlateralâYâinstallationeasierthanever
⢠Insul-VentÂŽflexreadyâ˘Universallyadapts
toanyB-Vent
Benefits:â˘Cuttolengthonsiteâ˘Nodrillingorscrewing
required⢠Installsinhalfthetimeâ˘Eliminatescostlyelbows
andaccessoriesâ˘1âclearanceto
combustibles
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rain Capâ˘Wind-proofâ˘BirdResistantâ˘Attractiveâ˘PreventsEntranceof
Moisture/Debris
Z-FlEX Insul-linerâ˘
pre-insulated Chimney liner for Category 1 Gas Heating Equipment & Gas Fireplaces
Z-FlEXÂŽ liner Kits and Connectors
Insul-Linerâ˘isanotherâsimplesolutionâfromZ-FLEXÂŽ.TheNationalFuelGasCode(NFPA54,ANSIZ223.1)recommendsthatlinersbeinsulatedincertainsituations.
Agoodruleofthumbistouseaninsulatedlinerinexteriorchimneysorwhenabrickchimneyhasnoclaylineratall.Theinsulationwillkeepthefluegaseswarmtopreventcondensation.Alsorefertotheequipmentmanufacturerâsinstructionsfortheirrecommendations.
Insul-Linerâ˘replacesB-Ventwhenreliningamasonrychimney.
Insul-Linerâ˘isinsulatedatthefactoryandprotectedwithanouteraluminumjacket.Thiseliminatesthetimeneededtoinsulateonthejobsiteandpreventsdamagetotheinsulationduringinstallation.Simplyremovefromtheboxandinstall.
â˘Z-FLEXÂŽAluminumChimneyLinerKitscomecompletewitheverythingyouneedtoquicklyandeasilyinstallaprofessionalventingsystem.
â˘Z-FLEXÂŽlinerismanufacturedbyusingadeadsoftaluminumstripwhichisspirallywoundandmechanicallyjoinedtogetherforminganair-tightandleakproofTriple-Lockâ˘seam.
â˘Z-FLEXÂŽâsspeciallydesignedâdeepcorrugationsâprovideforgreaterflexibilityandeaseofinstallation.Theresultisaclearlysuperiorproductofferingincrediblelongevity.
Insul-liner⢠Kit Includes:â˘InsulatedAluminumLinerâ˘ChimneyFlashingâ˘RainCapâ˘MortarCollarâ˘3ScrewsPartNo.:2GIAKXXDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3â,4â,5â,6â,7â,8âLengths:15â
Insul-liner⢠Gas Fireplace Kit Includes:â˘InsulatedAluminumLinerâ˘ChimneyFlashingâ˘RainCapâ˘FireplaceConnectorâ˘3ScrewsPartNo.:2GIAFKXDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:4â,5â,6âLengths:15â
Aluminium Chimney GasLinerKitsGAS ApplICATIoNS
damage duringinstall.
Insul-liner⢠Kit Includes:
Simply
Insul-liner⢠Gas Fireplace Kit
Aluminium Chimney System 5/6
liner CouplingPartNo.:2CNNTRGDia.:Dia.:3â,4â,5â,6â,7â,8â,10âCustomsizesavailable.Usedtoattachtwolengthsofvent.
Fireplace ConnectorGasFireplaceKitsonly.PartNo.:2ZSCPRPDia.:
universal B-Vent ConnectorPartNo.:2CNNBFCDia.:Dia.:3â,4â,5â,6â,7â,8â,10âConnectsanyB-VenttoZ-FLEXÂŽliner.
Nose ConePartNo.:2NCXXXXDia.:Dia.:3â,4â,5â,6â,7â,8â,10â
Additional length Aluminum 2-ply linerPartNo.:2GAXXXXDia.:|Lgth.:Availableinmultiplesof5âto50â.
Galvanized âyâPartNo.:2GAYXXXDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3â,4â,5â,6â,7â,8âConnectstwoventconnectorstocommonvent.
B-Vent Connector
Galvanized âyâGalvanized âyâ
Aluminum liner Kit Includes: â˘2-PlyAluminumLinerâ˘ChimneyFlashingâ˘RainCapâ˘MortarCollarâ˘3ScrewsPartNo.:2GACKITDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3â,4â,5â,6â,7â,8â,10âLengths:15â-50â
Gas Fireplace Kit Includes: â˘2-PlyAluminumLinerâ˘ChimneyFlashingâ˘RainCapâ˘FireplaceAdapter (SingleAppliance)â˘3ScrewsPartNo.:2GAFKXXDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3â,4â,5â,6â,7â,8â,10âLengths:15â-50â
Z-FLEXÂŽchimneylinersarelistedwithUnderwritersLaboratories,FileMH13681
Special Characteristics
â˘PatentedTriple-Lockâ˘MechanicalJoint
â˘ManufacturedfromDeadSoftPureAluminum
Significant Advantages
â˘GreaterFlexibilityâ˘ExceptionalStrengthâ˘CorrosionResistantâ˘Air-tightandLeakproofâ˘VibrationDeadeningPropertiesâ˘LightWeightâ˘HighlyPunctureResistantâ˘HighPressureRating
Flashingâ˘16âx16âPlateâ˘GalvanizedMaterialâ˘Strong
mortar Collarâ˘SimpletoInstallâ˘CleanLookâ˘Corrosion-resistant
Material
Flexible Aluminium liner
BIRDPROOFRAINCAP
When to Z-FlEXÂŽ a Chimney(from National Gas Code)
â˘Whenamasonrychimneyhasnolineratallâ˘Whendamagetoexistingchimneyliningisevidentâ˘Whenretrofitappliancehasfan-assistedcombustionandisventedaloneâ˘Whenadditionalorreplacementequipmentisinstalledoranapplianceis
convertedtogasfromanotherfuelâ˘Whentheexistingchimneyisoversizedrelativetoheatingrequirement
C H I M N E Y & V E N T I N G S O L U T I O N S
Stainless Steel Oil+SolidFuelLinerKitsAll FuEl ApplICATIoNS
pellet, oil & Gas Kit Includes:â˘StainlessSteelLinerâ˘ChimneyFlashingâ˘RainCapâ˘MortarCollar
PartNo.:2OILKTX_1Dia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3â-24â|Lengths:50â
All Fuel Insert Kit Includes:â˘StainlessSteelLinerâ˘ChimneyFlashingâ˘RainCap
PartNo.:2OILKTXDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3â-24â|Lengths:50â
All Fuel Kit Includes:â˘StainlessSteelLinerâ˘ChimneyFlashingâ˘RainCap
PartNo.:2ZFLKITDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3â-24â|Lengths:50â
Smoothcore Kit Includes:â˘StainlessSteelLinerâ˘ChimneyFlashingâ˘RainCap
PartNo.:2ZFSCKITDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3â-8â|Lengths:50â
All Fuel Insert Kit Includes:
Stainless Steel Chimney System 7/8
For use with Natural Draft Appliances.NotintendedforusewithCategoryII,III,orIVgasburningappliancesasdefinedbytheNationalFuelGasCode,NFPA54,orotherappliancesthatresultincondensationorcorrosiveacidsonthelinerofthechimney,orthatcreatepositivepressuresinthechimneysystem.
Special Characteristics â˘PatentedTriple-Lockâ˘
MechanicalJointâ˘Manufacturedfrom
specialhightemperatureandacid-resistantstainlesssteelexclusivetoZ-FLEXÂŽ
Flex ready lock NâGo Tee (Cleanout)â˘3pc.withremoveable
snoutandcleanoutâ˘Allstainlesssteelâ˘Fail-safemechanical
connectionfromsnouttobody
Flashingâ˘16âx16âBasePlateâ˘StainlessSteel
Materialâ˘Strongâ˘CorrosionResistant
Flexible Stainless Steel liners
rain Capâ˘Wind-proofâ˘BirdResistantâ˘Attractiveâ˘PreventsEntrance
ofMoisture/Debrisâ˘CorrosionResistant
mortar Collarâ˘Convenientâ˘CleanLookâ˘CorrosionResistant
Materialâ˘EasytoInstall
Significant Advantages â˘GreaterFlexibilityâ˘ExceptionalStrengthâ˘CorrosionResistantâ˘Air-tightandLeakproofâ˘VibrationDeadening
Propertiesâ˘LightWeightâ˘HighlyPuncture
Resistantâ˘HighPressureRating
When to Z-FlEXÂŽ a Chimney
â˘Whenamasonrychimneyhasnolineratallâ˘Whendamagetoexistingchimneyliningisevidentâ˘Whennewburnerisinstalledonexistingequipmentâ˘Whenfiringrateofexistingburnerisreducedâ˘Whenanewapplianceisconnectedtoanexistingchimneyâ˘Whentheexistingchimneyisoversizedrelativetoheatingequipment
Nose ConePartNo.:2NCXXXXDia.:Dia.:3ââ24âToattachtoliner,attachropetoconeandpullropedownchimney.
Top SupportPartNo.:2ZTSXXXDia.:Dia.:3ââ24â
Stainless Steel Flex linerPartNo.:2ZLSSXXDia.:|Lgth.:PartNo.:2ZL294CDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:2ââ24âLengths:Upto50âormultiplesof5â.
reducer/IncreaserReducerPartNo.:2RD(Dia)R:(Dia)X:IncreaserPartNo.:2IN(Dia)R:(Dia)X:Dia.:3ââ24â
lock NâGo TeePartNo.:2ZFTXXDia.:Dia.:3ââ24âZ-FLEXÂŽTeesupplied.FlexReadyRigidTeealsoavailable.
rain CapPartNo.:2RNCAPSDia.:Dia.:3ââ24â
Dripless Type âAâ ConnectorPartNo.:2CNNTRCDia.:Dia.:3ââ24âUsedtomateZ-FLEXÂŽLinertostove-pipeorwhengoingthroughafireplaceinsert.
Insulating Blanket w/Wrap & Gear ClampsPartNo.:2INSKITDia.:Includes2gearclampsper5âsection.
Stainless Steel Chimney FlashingStarterCollar16âx16âBasePartNo.:2ZSCSXXDia.:Dia.:3ââ24â
Insulating Blanket
Top Support
liner
ock NâGo Tee âAâ
ain Capain Cap
educer/Increaser
Smoothcore Triple-lock⢠linerâ˘Eliminatesturbulence
inherentwithcorrugatedliners,improvingdraft
â˘Resistscorrosiveattackbynotimpedingtheflowofcondensatedowntheliner
â˘Lessopportunityforsoottoaccumulate
Z-FlEXÂŽ Stainless Chimney KitsEverything you need to get the job done right.
Z-FLEXÂŽStainlessSteelChimneyLinerKitscomecompletewitheverythingyouneedtoquicklyandeasilyinstallaprofessionalventingsystem.
ItismanufacturedfromspecialhightemperatureandacidresistantstainlesssteelexclusivetoZ-FLEXÂŽ.
Z-FLEXÂŽâsspeciallydesignedâdeepcorrugationsâprovideforgreaterflexibilityandeaseofinstallation.Theresultisaclearlysuperiorproductofferingincrediblelongevity.
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28% UPCHIMNEY
LOWER EFFICIENCY (Before 1992)
HEAT DISTRIBUTION
400 - 550F
70% TO HOUSE
2%STANDBY
18% UPCHIMNEY
HIGHER EFFICIENCY (After 1992)
275 - 450F
80% TO HOUSE
2%STANDBY
Higher Efficiency Produces Lower Stack Temperatures
Sincethefederalgovernmentrequiredmodernheatingequipmenttoachievehigherefficienciesin1992,safelyventingthemhasbecomemoreofachallenge.Todayâsmoreefficientequipmentproduceslowerfluegastemperaturesthanpre-1992equipment.Thelowtemperaturefluegasprovideslittlenaturaldraftinchimneysandismorelikelytocondenseintoanacidic,andcorrosive,solution.Theresultcancausepropertydamage,personalinjury,ordeath.Thenaturallawsofphysicsthatcontrolthisphenomenonpertaintoallgasandoilfiredequipment.
Ourthreemajorproductlines;chimneyliners,specialgasvent(AL29-4CÂŽ*stainlesssteel),andflexibleventconnectorsarealldesignedtopreventfluegascondensationorprotectagainstitscorrosiveeffects.MostoftheproductsZ-FLEXÂŽhasdevelopedarenowrecommendedorrequiredbythefollowingnationalcodesandtestingagencies:
Safety Issues
⢠PatentedTriple-Lockâ˘designforstrength.⢠Rightsizedpackagingtolowershippingcosts.⢠Bestavailablematerials/alloys.
⢠30+yearsofmanufacturingexperience.⢠âImmediateâavailability(24â72hr.leadtime).⢠ListedbyUnderwritersLaboratories.
Advanced products for maximum performance.
1992 National Fuel Gas Codeâ˘VentingTablesforsizingChimneyLinersandVent
Connectorswhenaddingorreplacingequipment.⢠InsulatedConnectorsrequiredinatticsandother
âcoldâspaces.
1997 NFpA 31 âInstallation of oil Burning Equipmentââ˘VentingTablesforsizingChimneyLiners.
International Approval Services (formerly AGA) â˘June,1996âIASrequiresallCategoryIIIgasboilersand
furnacestouseaUL1738approvedventsystem(likeourZ-VENTÂŽ).
â˘July,1998âIASrequiresallCategoryIIIgasresidentialunitheaterstouseaUL1738approvedventsystem(likeourZ-VENTÂŽ).
Stainless Steel rigid linerPartNo.:2ZR321FDia.:Lgth.:Dia.:3ââ24â
Flexible S/S oval to roundPartNo.:2ZLSSORDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:6â,7â,8â,10âNote:Tobeusedinthoseareasthatarere-sealableinoneapplication.Ovalaccessoriesavailable.
Flexible S/S Full ovalStarterCollar16âx16âBasePartNo.:2ZLSSOXDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:6â,7â,8â,10âNote:Ovalaccessoriesavailable.
4-piece 90Ë ElbowPartNo.:2RE90XXDia.:Dia.:3ââ24â
Stainless Steel Dripless Type âAâ oval ConnectorPartNo.:2CNNTRAOV:|Dia.:Dia.:6â,7â,8â,10âUsedtojoinZ-FLEXÂŽOvalLinertoOvalT-SectionandOvaltoOvalLinerorwhengoingthroughafireplaceadapter.
3-piece 45Ë ElbowPartNo.:2RE45XXDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3ââ24â
Stainless Steel Single oval Base/TeePartNo.:2ZRBTOXDia.:Dia.:6â,7â,8â,10â
oval to round AdapterPartNo.:2ZRORAXDia.:Dia.:6â,7â,8â,10â
Flexible S/S
2ZRORAX
Stainless Steel ComponentsAll FuEl ApplICATIoNSContinuedfromPage8
Oval Liner SystemAll FuEl ApplICATIoNS
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iece 90Ë iece 45Ëiece 45Ë
liner Finders
ApplytherightlinereverytimewithLinerFinderfromZ-FLEXÂŽ.
OurGasandOilLinerFindersmakeitfastandeasytomatchtherightZ-FLEXÂŽproductandsizetothelinerapplication.Theconvenientâslideruleâdesignissimpletouse,portable,andfoolproof.
The easy to apply solution.
round to oval AdapterPartNo.:2ZRROAXDia.:Dia.:6â,7â,8â,10â
val Adapter
Z-FlEXÂŽTheFlexibleVentingSolutionsSpecialist.Z-FlexÂŽ,partoftheNovaflexGroupÂŽofcompanies,istheleadingmanufacturerofspecialtyventingsystemsforfurnaces,boilers,waterheaters,oilheaters,fireplaces,andmore.
Z-FLEXÂŽhasbeenprovidingflexibleanswerstogas,oil,pelletandwoodventingapplicationssince1979.
Wehavepioneeredflexiblechimneylinersolutionsandspecialgasvent(AL29-4CÂŽ).*
Avarietyofinnovationsinmaterialsandconstructionhaveledtoproductsthatdeliver:
â˘Superiorperformanceandincreasedefficiency
â˘Easierhandlingandfaster,simplerinstallation
â˘Greaterreliability,safetyandincreasedservicelife
Tothatweaddresponsivecustomerservicealongwithexperttechnicalsupport.
TheNovaflexGroupÂŽisafamilyownedmanufacturinggroupofcompanieswithoneofthebroadestproductrangesavailableinthemarketplacefortheHVAC,industrialventingandhoseindustries.Throughoutamorethanthirtyyearhistory,NovaflexÂŽhasearnedasolidreputationforprovidinginnovativeandhighqualityproducts.*AL29-4CisaregisteredtrademarkofAlleghenyLudlumCorp.
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