10 Installing Vent Pipe
A. Assembly of Vent Sections
This
WARNING! Risk of Fire/Exhaust Fumes! Assemble pipe sections per
C. Secure Vent Sections
Secure vent sections with vent supports following
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Use vent run supports per vent manufacturer’s installation instructions.
•Connect vent sections per vent manufacturer’s installation instructions.
•Maintain all clearances to combustibles. Maintain specified slope (if required).
•Improper support may allow vent to sag or separate.
B. Attach Vent to Firebox
Three tabs extend from appliance collar shield. Attach tabs to first section of
Tabs
Figure 10.1 Attach Vent to Firebox
D. Install Attic Insulation Shield
WARNING! Fire Risk. DO NOT allow loose materials or insulation to touch vent. Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. requires the use of an attic shield.
The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 and NFPA 54 requires an attic shield constructed of 26 gauge minimum metal that extends at least 2 in. (51 mm) above insulation.
Attic shields must meet vent manufacturer’s specified clearance and be secured in place per vent manufactur- er’s instructions.
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