Coaxial to Colinear Venting
The coaxial to colinear adapter
INLET AIR VENT PIPE | EXHAUST VENT PIPE |
Figure 7.14 Coaxial/Colinear Appliance Adapter
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Coaxial to colinear venting configuration may only be used in existing
Prior to installing the gas appliance:
•Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected and cleaned by qualified professionals. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends that NFI or CSIA certified professionals, or technicians under the direction of certi- fied professionals, conduct a minimum of a NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection of the chimney.
•Replace component parts of the chimney and fireplace as specified by the professionals.
•Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the chimney is properly secured.
Table 1
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES REQUIREMENTS
3 IN. | |
Exhaust Vent Pipe | 5 IN. |
OUTSIDE FACE OF |
FIREPLACE |
EXHAUST VENT PIPE |
TOP OF FIREPLACE |
OPENING |
5 IN. MIN. |
3 IN. MIN. |
SHADED AREA DEFINED AS |
“INSIDE EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE” |
Figure 7.15 Existing Fireplace
Clearances to Combustibles:
Refer to Section 5 for clearances to the appliance, man- tel, mantel legs and wall projection.
Refer to Section 8 for pipe clearances to combustibles.
Termination Cap
For installation of termination cap see minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs. See Section 6 of appli- ance owner’s manual.
Flue Damper
Fully lock the solid fuel fireplace’s flue damper in the open position, OR completely remove it.
Venting Components
The
•Two 30 feet sections of flexible vent pipe (3 inches Ø). One section is used to draw combustion air and the other section is used to expel exhaust gases.
•One vertical termination cap.
CAUTION! DO NOT use any flue restrictor when vent- ing with the
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