Every diesel I've done always had a flex connection between the engine and the muffler.
David Autry Meininger Fire Protection Inc. 2521 W L St. Suite No.4 Lincoln, Ne 68522 Voice (402) 466-2616 Fax (402) 466-2617 [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2014 3:08 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: RE: Diesel pump exhaust flexible There's nothing to prohibit the use since it's a requirement to isolate engine vibration from the structure. Craig L. Prahl, CET Fire Protection Group Lead CH2MHILL Lockwood Greene 1500 International Drive Spartanburg, SC 29303 Direct - 864.599.4102 Fax - 864.599.8439 CH2MHILL Extension 74102 [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Spencer Allen Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2014 3:43 PM To: FORUM Subject: Diesel pump exhaust flexible Is there anything in NFPA 20 (or any other related code) which prohibits the use of the flexible connector on a diesel pump exhaust taking up misalignment between the outlet of the engine and the exhaust riser? I think it's bad practice but I would like a reference or code to back up my thoughts. Thanks Spencer Sprinkler Designer _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.o rg _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.o rg _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
