VentSaver Vent Pipe Protector Specification Sheet:
VentSaver FB 151, VentSaver P 383
Part 1 General
- VentSaver Vent Pipe Protectors
- Mechanically fastened through prefinished, painted or galvalume metal roofs.
- VentSaver FB 151(Standing profile of 6", accommodates up to 4" diameter)(Mechanically fastened.)
- VentSaver P 383 (Standing profile of 9", accommodates up to 14" diameter)(Mechanically fastened.)
- Projected cross-sectional area perpendicular to roof slope
with cutting fin faced uphill from the vent pipe.
- Constructed of powder coated aluminum fin and base with stainless steel components.
- Must not be installed on roofs subjected to the impact of snow and ice dropping from unprotected upper roof areas.
Part 2 Product
- Acceptable Manufacturer
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IceBlox, Inc. d.b.a.
SnoBlox-SnoJax
1405 Brandton Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Phone:
1-SNOJAX-1
717-697-1999
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Fax:
1-800-634-7906
717-697-6141
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Online:
www.SNOBLOX-SNOJAX.com |
Materials
- Powder coated aluminum and stainless steel.
- Powder coated aluminum fin and base
- Stainless steel strap or cable
- Stainless steel nuts, bolts and lag screws.
- Liquid sealant
- All weather sealant compatible with panel finish.
Part 3 Execution
Typical
preparation
- Thoroughly
clean metal roof surface area with Xylol or isopropyl alcohol
where the VentSaver is to be installed.
- Verify adequate 2" wood substrate exists beneath the panel or space exists to accept a 2" X 10" wood block for fastening.
Installation
- Mechanical
Fastening Installation
- Attach fin and base angle. (Base angel is reversible to accommodate rib obstruction.)
- Apply
a long life all weather silicone, compatible with panel finish,
covering the entire base.
- Place
VentSaver in position centered uphill behind pipe and fasten with four 1-1/2" lag screws through metal roof
sheet into an adequate wood structural support.
- Strap Installation:
- VentSaver FB 151: Attach stainless steel strap around pipe and fasten to fin using 3/4" #14 bolt through strap end. Trim excess strap.
- VentSaver P 383: Attach stainless steel cable around pipe, pulling tight with pliers until snug. Fasten to fin using attached bolt. Trim excess cable.
- Check all fasteners for tightness.