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VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Planning (Cont.)
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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10.Place fireplace into position and shim with noncombustible ma- terial if needed. Nail or screw side flanges to framing to secure unit in place. IMPORTANT: Make sure fireplace is level before securing. If fireplace is not level it will not work properly.
WARNING: Never run vent downward as this may cause excessive temperatures which could cause a fire. Operation of improperly installed and main- tained venting system could result in serious injury, property damage or loss of life.
Minimum Pipe
Overlap 11/4"
Direct Vent
Pipe
Wall
Firestop
Maintain 1"
Minimum Air
Space Around
Outer Pipe When
Penetrating a Wall
10 3/4" x 10 3/4" Framed Opening
Siding Standoff
Screws
High Wind
Termination
Apply Mastic to
Outside Edge of
Standoff
Exterior Wall with Vinyl Siding
GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION
Recommended Applications:
•Installation using cabinet surrounds
•Through the wall using round or square termination (up to 12" horizontal pipe)
•NOT FOR CORNER INSTALLATION
45° Elbow
Horizontal High
Wind Square
Termination
Adjustable
Pipe 12" Max.
Wall
Firestop
Square Termination
Vertical (V) | Horizontal (H) |
36 3/4" | 17" max. |
45° Elbow
Wall | Exterior Portion of Wall |
| Firestop (Round |
Figure 13 - Typical Horizontal Termination Cap Mounting with Additional Siding Standoff Installed
Horizontal Termination Configurations
Figures 14 through 18 show different configurations and alternatives for venting with horizontal termination. Each figure includes a chart with critical minimum and maximum dimensions which MUST be met. IMPORTANT: Remember that a horizontal run of venting must have a 1/4" rise for every 12" of run toward the termination.
Firestop |
Termination Only) |
Horizontal
Round
Termination
Figure 14 - Horizontal Termination Configuration for Square or Round Termination
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