The non-direct venting gives dealers the flexibility to replace thousands of existing single-pipe and standard-efficiency furnaces where addition of an inlet air pipe would be difficult, according to ICP.

Mike Eberlein, product manger, said eliminating the requirement for a separate air intake pipe simplifies the vent installation, reduces the amount of piping materials required, and reduces the number of holes the contractor must cut through the structure.

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Publication date: 01/21/2002