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 INDUSTRY-FIRST
DESIGN INNOVATION
ENERVEX continues to lead the industry in the original design of powerhouse
mechanical draft products that deliver consistent savings, ease of installation
and performance. Our fan-based and damper-based systems cover a wide
variety of applications to meet today’s demanding commercial exhaust
challenges:

INADEQUATE OR EXCESSIVE DRAFT, TALL CHIMNEYS,

CHALLENGING CHIMNEY DESIGN, EQUIPMENT OPERATING
PROBLEMS, VARIABLE AND SEASONAL DEMANDS, CODE
PROBLEMS AND MUCH MORE.

Our innovative demand-controlled systems solve these market challenges and

drive measurable advantages.

ENERVEX ADVANTAGES

ONE-STOP-DESIGN DESIGNER FRIENDLY INSTALLER FRIENDLY PERFECT DRAFT

Products built to work For any building type, for any Perfect fit for any chimney Consistent performance and
together guarantees seamless appliance type. Proven solu- system. Simple and seamless reliability. Optimizes equip-
integration; single-supplier tions that deliver performance installation with “plug-and- ment performance and fuel
responsibility eliminates every time. And all compo- play” makes integration easy. efficiency.
guesswork and blame game. nents are UL or ETL listed.

INNOVATION
ENERVEX is the single-most innovative manufacturer of mechanical
draft system designs. We’re not just rebranding existing designs;
ENERVEX has a long list of industry firsts in the design of original
exhaust products that have a purpose.
From the first chimney fan in 1958, the first modulating mechanical draft
system in 1991, the first multi-purpose draft and pressure controller in
1998, the first true inline mechanical draft fan in 2006, the first multi-
purpose chimney system in 2014, the first full-line mechanical draft fans
with EC-motor technology (2015), the first BACnet and Modbus draft
controllers (2016) and beyond – ENERVEX continues a history of
creating authentic firsts.

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MANY APPLICATIONS

ENERVEX offers fan-based and damper-based mechanical DEMAND-CONTROLLED EXHAUST FOR:

draft systems to actively control draft and save significant
energy/costs by operating only when needed. BOILERS & WATER HEATERS, CO-GENS
Our one-stop designs can be installed effortlessly for
many different commercial applications: TUNNELS OVENS, PROCESS OVENS,
EMERGENCY GENERATORS AND MORE

BOILERS & WATER HEATERS PIZZA OVENS

TUNNEL OVENS

GENERATORS

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THE SYSTEMS
SEAMLESS PERFORMANCE. GUARANTEED.
ENERVEX’s line of listed, fully integrated mechanical draft All systems and related products are engineered by one
systems provide a truly one-stop design from boiler outlet to manufacturer, which means they will work together seamlessly.
chimney termination. Our systems are economical, environmentally No more guesswork or finger pointing in the design process –
sustainable, aesthetically pleasing, reliable and up to code for and the flexibility to add what you need, when you need it.
commercial projects around the globe.

CASV / CASI MCAS

CHIMNEY AUTOMATION SYSTEM
MODULATING COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM
(INLINE & TERMINATION)

The Chimney Automation System delivers state-of-the-art, multi- The Modulating Combustion Air Supply System is used to supply
application exhaust for boilers, water heaters, ovens and much combustion air for boilers, water heaters, ovens and much more. It
more. It is a demand-controlled exhaust system that actively is a demand-controlled air supply system that actively controls the
controls draft or pressure and includes: supply of combustion air to individual boilers – or to the mechanical
room in general. It includes:
■ TDF mechanical draft fan with EDrive for installation inline or RSV
or TDF-VP at the termination (RSV or TDF-VP). ■ A supply fan (BEFx or SFTA).
■ EBC 31 Modulating Draft Controller that can simultaneously ■ EBC 31 Modulating Draft Controller that can simultaneously oper-
operate and control a mechanical draft fan, a draft damper and ate and control a mechanical draft fan, a draft damper and com-
combustion air supply. It is fully programmable and includes bustion air supply. It is fully programmable and includes BACnet
BACnet protocol. protocol.
■ XTP sensor with stack probe set up for uni-directional or ■ XTP sensor and outdoor pressure probe.
bi-directional pressure.
The EBC31 maintains a constant pressure for the connected
The EBC31 maintains a constant draft by modulating the speed appliance(s) or the mechanical room by modulating the speed of the
of the mechanical draft fan. The integrated safety system prevents supply fan. The integrated safety system prevents operation during
operation during power failure or mechanical failure as required by power failure or mechanical failure as required by mechanical codes.
mechanical codes. The system will usually require the use of ADF
Automatic Dampers or BBF Balancing Dampers, if multiple The system may require the use of BBF Balancing Dampers if
appliances are served. They are used to balance the draft or close combustion air is served directly to individual appliances.
an idle appliance connector.

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FLEXIBLE, ONE-STOP DESIGN
FULLY PACKAGED SYSTEMS
EASY SYSTEM INTEGRATION
SOLUTIONS FOR ANY APPLICATION
SINGLE-SUPPLIER RESPONSIBILITY & SUPPORT

MODS SMDS
MODULATING OVERDRAFT DAMPER SYSTEM SEALED MODULATING DAMPER SYSTEM

The Modulating Overdraft Damper System is a single or multi- The Sealed Modulating Damper System (SMDS) maintains a
application draft control for boilers, water heaters, ovens and much required pressure (negative or positive) for a common chimney or at
more operating under excessive natural draft conditions. It is a individual appliance connector(s). It can be used with Category
demand-controlled damper system that actively controls/limits draft I, II, III & IV heating appliance systems and includes:
and includes:
■ ADF Damper with high-pressure and high-temperature sealed
■ A multi-blade draft damper (MDF). bearings.
■ EBC 31 Modulating Draft Controller that can simultaneously ■ The damper blade is positively sealed with an extremely durable,
operate and control a mechanical draft fan, a draft damper and temperature, pressure and condensate resistant graphite gasket.
combustion air supply. It is fully programmable and includes (For low-temperature applications, a Viton gasket may be used.)
BACnet protocol.
■ The damper is controlled by an EBC24 Draft Controller that
■ XTP sensor with stack probe set up for uni-directional or interlocks with the heating appliance(s) and controls the pressure
bi-directional pressure. using a bi-directional XTP Pressure Sensor.

The EBC31 maintains a constant draft for the connected

appliance(s) by modulating the position of the damper blades.
The integrated safety system prevents operation during power
failure or mechanical failure as required by mechanical codes.

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THE PRODUCTS

ENERVEX’s wide range of integrated fans, dampers, controllers PROVEN PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS
ensure your mechanical draft system components will work together
properly, with no surprises in the field. EXTREME RELIABILITY
PERFECT FITS
These products ensure your exhaust system can protect against
improper draft or pressure, inconsistent supply of make-up/ ADD WHAT YOU NEED, WHEN YOU NEED IT.
combustion air, and mechanical or electrical failures.

MECHANICAL DRAFT FANS – INLINE MECHANICAL DRAFT FANS – TERMINATION

The inline versions include TDF and BPV. Both are ruggedly These models - RSV and TDF-VP
built mechanical draft fan made entirely in stainless steel 316L. - both discharge vertically. The
They use an EC-motor and are supplied with pre-programmed TDF-VP is for applications where a
EDrives for motor speed control. UL-listed for temperatures up high discharge velocity or plume
to 1400°F (760°C). dilution is required. The RSV
features a clam-shell design and
The TDF is a true inline fan with inlet and outlet on same center- is made entirely in cast aluminum.
line in a single-wall designed housing (insulation optional). The TDF-VP is made entirely in
The BPV’s inlet and outlet are offset 90° and the housing is stainless-steel 316L and uses an
double-wall insulated. EC-motor and is UL-listed for
temperatures up to 1400°F
(760°C).

TDF RSV TDF-VP

■ 0-29,000 CFM (450-49,300 m3/h) ■ 400-4,000 CFM (0-6,800 m3/h) ■ 0-29,000 CFM (450-49,300 m3/h)
■ ½” flanges or bolt-flanges ■ Cast Aluminum Housing and Impeller ■ ½” flanges or bolt-flanges
■ Stainless Steel 316L Housing and ■ Backward-curved Impeller ■ Stainless Steel 316L Housing and
Backward-curved Impeller ■ Variable Speed, TEFC, Class H Backward-curved Impeller
■ EC-Motor, TEFC, Class H w/ insulated ■ 575°F (300°C) Temp Rating ■ EC-Motor, TEFC, Class H w/ insulated
rotor/shaft system and stainless-steel rotor/shaft system and stainless-steel
shaft ■ 2-Year Factory Warranty, 10-Year shaft
Warranty Against Corrosion
■ 1400°F (760°C) / 1800° (980°C) Perforation ■ 1400°F (760°C) / 1800° (980°C)
intermittent Temp Rating intermittent Temp Rating
■ UL 378, UL 705, CSA3-B255-M81,
■ 2-Year Factory Warranty, 10-Year War- CSA C22.2 No. 113-12 Listings ■ 2-Year Factory Warranty, 10-Year
ranty Against Corrosion Perforation Warranty Against Corrosion
■ UL 378, UL 705, CSA3-B255-M81, Perforation
CSA C22.2 No. 113-12 Listings ■ UL 378, UL 705, CSA3-B255-M81,
CSA C22.2 No. 113-12 Listings

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 DRAFT CONTROL DAMPERS

The line of draft control dampers includes MDF, ADF and BBF. MDF is a multi-blade damper used for overdraft control applications.
The are made in stainless steel 316L and have ½” flanges. ADF can be used as a balancing vent damper (OPEN/CLOSE) or to
Slip-fittings (male/male) are available (MDM, ADM and BBM). control outlet pressure of a boiler (MODULATING) and is available
The dampers are UL-listed for 1400°F and are fitted complete with with graphite gasket, viton gasket or without gasket. The BBF is
actuators (except BBF) and pressure/liquid tight shaft bearings. strictly a permanently fixed draft balancing damper.

MDF ADF BBF

■ 6" to 48" (150mm to 1200mm) ■ 4" to 36" (100mm to 900mm) ■ 6" to 36" (150mm to 900mm)
■ 1/2" Flanges (slip-fittings optional) ■ 1/2" Flanges (slip-fittings optional) ■ 1/2" Flanges (slip-fittings optional)
■ Stainless Steel 316L ■ Stainless Steel 316L ■ Stainless Steel 316L
■ 24VAC/VDC Brushless Motor ■ 24VAC/VDC or 120VAC Brushless Motor 1400°F (760°C)/1800°F (980°C) intermittent Temp Rating
■ 54 in-lbs (6 Nm) Torque ■ 54 in-lbs (6 Nm) Torque ■ 2-year Factory Warranty
■ 90° in 15 Sec. ■ 90° in 15 Sec. ■ UL 378, ULC/ORD-C378 Listed
■ 2 End Switches ■ 2 End Switches
■ 1400°F (760°C)/1800°F (980°C) intermittent Temp Rating 1400°F (760°C)/1800°F (980°C) intermittent Temp Rating
■ 2-year Factory Warranty ■ 2-year Factory Warranty
■ UL 378, ULC/ORD-C378 (1975) Listing ■ UL 378, ULC/ORD-C378 (1975) Listing

DRAFT CONTROLS

The EBC 24 and 31 are multi-use draft or pressure controllers used with fans and dampers to monitor and maintain a constant draft or
pressure by varying the speed of a fan(s) or the position of an actuator. The BDC 26 is a redundancy controller used in conjunction with the
EBC 31 controller.

EBC 31 EBC 24 BDC 26

■ Controls exhaust fan, damper and supply fan via ■ Controls exhaust fan, damper or supply fan via PID ■ Controls redundant mechanical draft systems with
individual PID loops. loop. individual EBC controls
■ “Plug-n-Play” monitors all terminals and registers ■ “Plug-n-Play” monitors all terminals and registers ■ Switch Operation of Primary Fan to the Secondary
components attached components attached Fan in an alarm and/or time-out event.
■ 0-10V signal for Edrive or actuator control ■ 0-10V signal for Edrive or actuator control ■ Operate one of two fans independent of each other
■ LCD Graphical Display ■ Programmable operating range and bi-directional or based on boiler demand.
■ Integrated webserver for remote monitoring, con- uni-directional pressure sensing ■ Allows operator to manually switch between the
figuration and firmware upgrade ■ LCD Graphical Display Primary and Secondary fans when no alarms are
■ USB interface ■ Interlock with up to 2 heating appliances present.
■ Interlock with up to 6 heating appliances ■ Integrated safety system ■ Go into ‘Alarm State’ with visual and auditory an-
nunciation if an alarm condition is present on either
■ Programmable operating range and bi-directional or ■ Priority operation function
the primary or secondary unit.
uni-directional pressure sensing ■ Integrated Modbus protocol
■ Manual pushbutton reset of ‘Alarm State’ Hardware:
■ Integrated safety system with priority operation
function
■ Intermittent or continuous operation
■ Integrated BACnet protocol

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ADVANCED FEATURES

We are leading the industry in the original design of powerhouse mechanical draft products
that deliver unique designs, reliable solutions, ease of installation and performance.
Our lead is the result of innovation and attention to detail. And the understanding of the
needs of the customer, engineer and installer.
Some of the things we do may not seem like a big deal. Here’s a review of some of the
more advanced features and explanations of why they may be a big deal after all:

EC-MOTORS FOR ENERGY HIGH-VELOCITY EXHAUST RELIABILITY &

EFFICIENCY AND PLUME DILUTION DRIVE UNITS

We have integrated electronically commu- Condensing boilers and their exhaust plumes Any downtime should be reduced to an
tated motors (EC Motors) in most of our fan have become an issue due to their visual absolute minimum. By design our products
products all the way up to 30HP. EC motors presence. Ice build-up on chimney termina- are reliable and serviceable. Our “drive unit”
are extremely efficient and meet not only cur- tions can block a chimney, build-up on roofs design allows a motor or impeller replace-
rent energy efficiency requirements, but also can lead to falling ice and other potentially ment in 30 minutes or less. Disconnect power
those of the foreseeable future. And they are hazardous situations. The development of a and wiring, remove 12 bolts and lift the entire
extremely reliable even under high tempera- high exit velocity and plume dilution TDF-VP motor and impeller assembly out of the
ture conditions. addresses this real set of challenges. fan housing. Drop a new drive unit into the
housing, secure 12 bolts, connect wiring and
re-connect power.

REDUNDANCY FOR CRITICAL INSTALLATIONS

The reliability and life-expectancy of our fans and dampers

are second-to-none. Yet, critical installations such as hospi-
tals, hotels etc. may need extra assurance with redundancy.

The redundant mechanical draft system design of the BDC

26 controls two individual parallel systems - a Primary and a
Secondary - each with its own draft fan and modulating draft
control. The BDC controller monitors both systems and if the
Primary system fails, it will switch to the Secondary system
and warn the building operator.

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CONTROLS WITH BACNET / MODBUS 1,400°F TEMPERATURE RATINGS CORROSION RESISTANCE &
CONDENSING/NON-CONDENSING
APPLICATIONS

Our fans and dampers are UL-listed to UL

The world is connected, and our draft control 378 Standard for Draft Equipment for 1400°F
systems have standard connectivity through (760°C) - the benchmark for Building Heating Most of our mechanical draft products are
Modbus or BACnet protocols. Or remote Appliance Chimney and Industrial Chimneys. round and are used in either low-temperature
access the controllers via a dial-up connec- Our draft equipment used with these chim- condensing or high-temperature non-
tion or Wi-Fi via the built-in webserver. This neys carry similar temperature ratings. condensing applications.
allows for 24-hour monitoring of a mechanical
draft system – another example of how we After all, a 1000°F rated chimney with a Our products can handle corrosion and high
innovate. 575°F draft fan is just a 575°F rated chimney temperatures – and relatively high pressures.
system. We use a special stainless steel – 316L-PCM
- to further improve corrosion resistance. This
material withstands and passes corrosion
GRAPHITE GASKETS tests required by UL 1738 Standard for
COMPLETE CONTROL FOR BETTER SEALS Special Gas Vents – which is used for con-
densing boilers.

Our graphite gaskets are more expensive than

silicone sealant, but unlike the silicone it will
never leak and it does not need curing during
the installation. It can also handle 2000°F air
while silicone can only handle 480-550°F!

Our product designs are generally round –

shaped like a pipe or chimney. This makes
it easy to collect condensate and convey air
PROGRAMMABILITY A Graphite gasket is superior to most other efficiently. Calculating expansion is easier and
sealing materials because it is inert to most more accurately - important for high-tempera-
Our draft controls are based on real PC- gases and liquids, resists high temperatures ture applications.
boards with processors. They are also and can handle high positive and negative
“plug-and-play” to make life easy for the pressures. We use graphite for damper shaft
installer and user. seals, fan motor shaft seals, damper and fan
joint seals and much more.
Our controls are pre-programmed, but may
still require some parameter adjustments such No need leaky and messy silicone sealant.
as the draft setting, alarm delay times,
pressure sensor range, uni-directional or
bi-directional sensing etc. Easy to do due to
the intuitive menu-system. You can also back LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
up your system settings remotely or on a
All our products that can be listed or certified to a national
USB. Firmware updates can be installed the
standard are either UL listed or ETL listed. We strongly
same way.
believe in testing standards and are doing our utmost to
By accessing the controller remotely, you can comply with them in the interest of the user and our own
monitor operation on your computer screen. company.
And not on site in front of the control.

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EXPLORE OUR WORK

THE STAR – FRISCO, TX

“THE STAR” IS A 91-ACRE CAMPUS THAT HOSTS THE WORLD
TRAINING HEADQUARTERS FOR THE DALLAS COWBOYS.
The Project:
With ENERVEX, AES and Texas Air Systems DFW, they designed and
installed a high-efficiency chimney system for its new boilers. The design,
which common vents all boilers and water heaters to the outside, uses
three chimney exhaust systems in three different sizes and six exhaust
fans for chimney systems and intake air.

ENERVEX Solution:
One 30" PowerStack® EPS1 air supply system • Two TDF620 inline
Power Venters • Two SFTA18 air supply fans • One 20" PowerStack
EPS1 air supply system • One IPVB400 Inline Power Venter • One
SFTA18 air supply fan • One 12" PowerStack EPS1 for the fireplace
systems.

VENTING THE WORLD’S TALLEST STRUCTURE

BURJ KHALIFA TOWER, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

The Project:
Formerly Burj Dubai Tower – designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill in
Chicago.
Mixed-use tower featuring world’s first Armani Hotel Dubai and Armani
Residences, alongside corporate suites, residences, retail and leisure
facilities.
Location: downtown Burj Dubai, a 500-acre
mega-development by Emaar Properties.
At 2,716 ft. (828 m), it’s the world’s tallest structure.

ENERVEX Solution:
• Six demand-controlled inline Mechanical Draft Systems for the building’s
water heaters and steam boilers.
• Heating appliances are exhausted via six chimney flues, each with an
integrated inline Mechanical Draft System.
• Chimney flues mostly running horizontally through building, terminating
to the outside via sidewalls and through the ground for aesthetics.
• Systems provide ventilation to the mechanical room by maintaining an air
exhaust rate while controlling the chimney flue draft, as well as the combus-
tion air intake.

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LITTLE CAESAR’S ARENA IN DETROIT
The Project:
Part of a $650 million mixed-use development, Little Caesars Arena is
Detroit's newest sports and entertainment complex hosting the Detroit Red
Wings. They needed to common vent six Cleaver-Brooks Clearfire condens-
ing appliances 150 feet in a 36” Special Gas Vent to the outside through a
large parking garage. This, while still providing a perfect draft and the desired
boiler efficiency. Reps at Mechanical Resource Group and ENERVEX Michi-
gan teamed up to design a listed, fully integrated commercial venting and
draft control system.

ENERVEX Solution:
PowerStack EPS1 Chimney System with six 16" connectors & one 36"
common stack • TDF-620 Power Venter inline fan
Six 16" Modulating Overdraft Dampers • Seven EBC30 Modulating Control-
lers to monitor & maintain pressure

ST. REGIS HOTEL, DUBAI, UAE LUTHERAN GENERAL HOSPITAL, ILLINOIS

The Project: The Project:
The St Regis Dubai luxury hotel opened its doors in 2015 on Sheikh Za- Newly constructed US $201M, eight-story, 192-bed patient care tower
yed Road at the location of the former Metropolitan Hotel which was the designed by OWP/P and CannonDesign.
first hotel in Dubai. The St Regis is right next to the Dubai water canal in First hospital in Illinois to achieve LEED. Gold certification and one of only a
the Al Habtoor City complex. handful in U.S. with this designation. Long horizontal and vertical chimney
sections with many elbows. Sustainability and patient/staff safety were key
They needed to common vent five Cochran Hot Water Boilers 180 feet objectives. Allows boilers to operate at their rated efficiencies.
in a 24” common chimney to the outside through a large parking garage
and terminating 100 feet away from the building in the hotel’s park. This,
ENERVEX Solution:
while still providing a perfect draft and the desired boiler efficiency.
• Two banks of Aerco Benchmark 3.0 boilers with seven and eight boilers,
respectively, exhausted by redundant demand-controlled Mechanical Draft
ENERVEX Solution:
Systems.
PowerStack EPS1 Chimney System with five 14" connectors & one 24"
common stack • TDF-620 Power Venter inline fan • Five 14" ADF Au- • Building’s mechanical and electrical systems reduced energy use by 21%.
tomatic Dampers • EBC30 Modulating Controller to monitor & maintain
• Supplies critical HVAC system with two redundant systems – one for
pressure
each bank of boilers.
• Each consists of two ENERVEX Power Venters with modulating over-draft
dampers and a redundant control system with redundant VFDs,
Modulating Draft Controls, pressure sensor, etc. and redundant logics.

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ENERVEX:
THE INDUSTRY’S TRUE INNOVATOR

INDUSTRY FIRSTS
ENERVEX is the most innovative supplier of mechanical draft sys-
tems in the world. While others are simply adding a façade to exist-
ing products, ENERVEX is creating original innovations that have a
purpose. Since introducing the industry’s first chimney fan in 1958,
ENERVEX continues to bring industry-first innovation to the market:

(1991) AND LEAKAGE

MODULATING MECHANICAL DRAFT SYSTEMS CE

PERFORMAN

GUA
(1995)

RANTEE
MODULATING COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY SYSTEMS
(2006)
TRUE INLINE MECHANICAL DRAFT FANS YEARS
(2011)
FAN-POWERED FLUE GAS ECONOMIZERS
(2013)
INLINE FLUE GAS ECONOMIZER WITH MODULAR HEAT WHY ENERVEX
EXCHANGER SYSTEMS Every ENERVEX solution is built from the ground up with careful
(2015) evaluation of the unique cost variables and long-term savings.
ULTRA-ENERGY EFFICIENT, PERMANENT MAGNET Through superior manufacturing innovation and decades of
MOTORS; STANDARD IN MOST FAN PRODUCTS experience, we’re delivering highest-quality, listed and certified
(2015) venting solutions that are:
SINGLE UNIVERSAL CHIMNEY SYSTEMS LISTED
FOR VIRTUALLY ALL VENTING APPLICATIONS ECONOMICAL. Up to 10% fuel savings & 90% lower energy
consumption - plus space, materials & labor savings.
(2015)
HIGH-TEMPERATURE, PRESSURE- AND LEAK- PLUG-AND-PLAY. One-stop design offers seamless installation,
RESISTANT GRAPHITE GASKETS FOR SEALING flexibility & confidence that everything will fit together.
FAN/CHIMNEY JOINTS SUSTAINABLE. Low-energy installations, better indoor air quality;
ONLY SUPPLIER WITH A 5-YEAR PERFORMANCE active participant of green building initiatives around the globe.
& LEAKAGE GUARANTEE AESTHETICALLY PLEASING. Smaller footprint & design
flexibility; put air louvers/terminations where you want.
SAFE & RELIABLE. Tested, listed and certified materials means no
code problems from boiler outlet to chimney termination.
GUARANTEED. One supplier to call for the entire system, backed by
the industry’s only 110% performance guarantee.

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