VentSaver Vent Pipe Protector Specification Sheet:
VentSaver FB 151, VentSaver P 383
Part 1 General
  1. VentSaver Vent Pipe Protectors
    1. Mechanically fastened through prefinished, painted or galvalume metal roofs.
      1. VentSaver FB 151(Standing profile of 6", accommodates up to 4" diameter)(Mechanically fastened.)
      2. VentSaver P 383 (Standing profile of 9", accommodates up to 14" diameter)(Mechanically fastened.)
  2. Projected cross-sectional area perpendicular to roof slope with cutting fin faced uphill from the vent pipe.
  3. Constructed of powder coated aluminum fin and base with stainless steel components.
  4. Must not be installed on roofs subjected to the impact of snow and ice dropping from unprotected upper roof areas.
Part 2 Product
  1. Acceptable Manufacturer
  IceBlox, Inc. d.b.a.
SnoBlox-SnoJax
1405 Brandton Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
  Phone:
1-SNOJAX-1
717-697-1999
  Fax:
1-800-634-7906
717-697-6141
  Online:
www.SNOBLOX-SNOJAX.com

Materials
  1. Powder coated aluminum and stainless steel.
    1. Powder coated aluminum fin and base
    2. Stainless steel strap or cable
    3. Stainless steel nuts, bolts and lag screws.
  2. Liquid sealant
    1. All weather sealant compatible with panel finish.
Part 3 Execution
Typical preparation
  1. Thoroughly clean metal roof surface area with Xylol or isopropyl alcohol where the VentSaver is to be installed.
  2. Verify adequate 2" wood substrate exists beneath the panel or space exists to accept a 2" X 10" wood block for fastening.

Installation

  1. Mechanical Fastening Installation
    1. Attach fin and base angle. (Base angel is reversible to accommodate rib obstruction.)
    2. Apply a long life all weather silicone, compatible with panel finish, covering the entire base.
    3. 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.
    4. Strap Installation:
      1. VentSaver FB 151: Attach stainless steel strap around pipe and fasten to fin using 3/4" #14 bolt through strap end. Trim excess strap.
      2. VentSaver P 383: Attach stainless steel cable around pipe, pulling tight with pliers until snug. Fasten to fin using attached bolt. Trim excess cable.
    5. Check all fasteners for tightness.
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