Initial Installation
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY
10.Apply a bead of
11.Place a bead of high temperature silicone on the intake collar of the fireplace, slide the Ø6⅝” (16.25 cm) flex intake liner over the collar, secure the flex liner with three (3) sheet metal screws evenly spaced.
12.On the outside of the exterior wall, apply a bead of
13.Place a bead of high temperature silicone on the intake collar of the vent terminal, slide the Ø6⅝” (16.25 cm) flex intake liner over the collar, secure the flex liner with three (3) sheet metal screws evenly spaced.
Horizontal Vent Termination | |
Wall Thimble | Wall Framing |
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Fire Stop |
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Exhaust 4" Flex Pipe |
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Wire Spacers |
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Combusion Air 6 5/8" Flex Pipe |
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Flue Pipe Adaptor |
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Figure 21: Installation of Fireplace Horizontal Vent Kit.
14.Attach the vent terminal to the outside of the house using four (4) wood screws provided.
15.Light the appliance and ensure proper operation.
Other Approved Vent Parts:
Table 4: Approved Vent Manufacturers
Manufacturer | Trade Name | Nominal Sizes |
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American Metal Products | AmeriVent Direct | 4” - 6 5/8” |
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Security Chimneys International LTD | Secure Vent | 4” - 6 5/8” |
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Selkirk Metalbestos | 4” - 6 5/8” | |
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Simpson | Direct Vent GS | 4” - 6 5/8” |
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The Westport fireplace has been tested and certified for use with AMERICAN METAL PRODUCTS “AMERIVENT DIRECT”, SIMPSON DURAVENT TYPE GS PIPE FOR GAS STOVES. SECURITY CHIMNEY’S “SECURE VENT DIRECT VENT SYSTEM” and SELKIRK
WARNING: Do not mix parts from different vent manufacturers’ systems.
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