Venting installation | Designer Series Gas Fireplaces |
Rear Wall Vent installation
When installed as a rear vent unit this appliance may be vented directly to a termination located on the rear wall behind the appliance
•The maximum horizontal distance between the rear of the appliance and the outside face of the rear wall is 20" (508 m). Figure 16
•Only one 45° elbow is allowed in these installations.
20"
(508 mm)
9Z\x"
(241 mm)
Top View Flat
Installation
11Z\x"
(292 mm)
Figure 16 -
Rear Vent Application, Maximum
Horizontal Distance
1.Locate and cut the vent opening in the wall. For combustible walls first frame in opening. Combustible Walls: Cut a 11Z\x"H x 9Z\x" W (292 x 241 mm) hole through the exterior wall and frame as shown. Figure 17
Noncombustible Walls: Hole opening should be 7Z\x" (190 mm) in diameter.
2.Rigid vent pipes and fittings have special
3.Attach vent pipe assembly to the fireplace. Set fire- place in front of its permanent location to insure mini- mum clearances. Mark the wall for a 11Z\x"H x 9Z\x"W (292 x 241 mm) rectangle hole (for noncombustible material such as masonry block or concrete, a 7Z\x" [190 mm] diameter hole is acceptable). Figure 17. The center of the hole should line up with the center line of the horizontal rigid vent pipe end. Be sure to allow for minimum rise. Cut a 11Z\x"x9Z\x" rectangle hole through combustible exterior wall (7Z\x" diameter hole if noncombustible). Frame as necessary. Allow 1/4" minimum rise per foot. Figure 17
7Z\x"
(190 mm)
FP1954
Figure 17 -
Vent Opening Requirements
Female Locking
Lugs
Note: Horizontal runs of vent must be supported every three (3) feet (914 mm). Use wall straps for this purpose.
Male Slots
FP1953
Figure 18 -
Rigid Vent Pipe Connections
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