Brookhaven Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Vent Opening for Combustible Wall
9³⁄₈”
(240 mm)
Framing
9 ”Detail ³⁄₈
(240 mm)
Fireplace Hearth
Opening for Noncombustible Wall
7¹⁄₂”
(190 mm)
Fig. 15 Locate vent opening on wall.
STEP 2
Measure wall thickness and cut adjustable zero clearance sleeve parts to proper length (MAXIMUM 12”/305 mm). Assemble sleeve and attach to firestop with #8 sheet metal screws (supplied). Install firestop assembly. (Fig. 16)
Zero clearance sleeve is only required for combustible walls.
Adjustable | Max. Length |
Zero Clearance | 12” (305mm) |
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Sleeve |
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| #8 Screws (2) |
#8 Screws |
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(2) | #8 |
| Screws |
| (2) |
Firestop |
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Adjustable Zero Clearance Sleeve | ZCS101 |
Fig. 16 Adjustable zero clearance sleeve.
STEP 3
Place fireplace into position. Measure the vertical height
(X)required from the base of the flue collars to the center of the wall opening. (Fig. 17)
STEP 4
Apply a band of silicone to the inner and outer flue collars of the fireplace and using appropriate length of pipe section(s) attach to fireplace with three (3) screws. Follow with the installation of the inner and outer elbow, again secure joints with three (3) sheet metal screws. Wipe off any excess silicone.
X
FP1181
Fig. 17 Vertical height requirements.
STEP 5
Measure the horizontal length requirement including a 2” (51 mm) overlap, i.e. from the elbow to the outside wall finish plus 2”, or the distance required if installing a second 90° elbow. (Fig. 18)
Always install horizontal venting on a level plane.
X
FP1182
Fig. 18 Horizontal length requirement.
STEP 6
Use appropriate length of pipe section - telescopic or fixed - and install. The sections which go through the wall are packaged with the starter kit, and can be cut to suit if necessary.
Sealing vent pipe and firestop gaps with high tem- perature sealant will restrict cold air being drawn in around fireplace.
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