INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
for Regency Direct Vent System (Flex)
1)Locate the unit in the framing, rough in the gas (preferably on the right side of the unit) and the electrical (Junction block is on the left side) on the left. Locate the centerline of the termination and mark wall accordingly. Cut a 10"(254mm) hole in the wall (inside dimension).
Note: To make the installation more aes- thetically pleasing, we recommend framing out a square to mount the terminal to.
Note: A
Note: If installing termination on a siding covered wall, furring strips must be used to ensure that the termination is not recessed into the siding.
2)Level the fi replace and fasten it to the fram- ing using nails or screws through the nailing strips.
3)Assemble the vent assembly by applying Mill Pac to the 4"(100mm) inner collar of the terminationand slippingthe4"(100mm)liner over it at least
4)Separate the 2 halves of the wall thimble and securely fasten the one with the tabs to the outside wall making sure that the tabs are on top and bottom. Fasten the other thimble half to the inside wall. The thimble halves slip inside each other and can be adjusted for 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 walls. The liners must slip over the collars a minimum of
*If this is an outside corner, the minimum distance between the vent and the outside corner is 6" (15cm) with AstroCap termination cap or 12" (30cm) with
Minimum and Maximum Vent Clearances |
5)Slip the assembled liner and termination
assembly through the thimble making sure | 9) Applyabeadofsiliconebetweenthethimble | |
the termination cap faces up (there are | and termination and around the outer edge | |
markings on the cap that show which way | of the terminal at the wall in order to keep | |
is up). This will position the termination cap | the water out. | |
with proper down slope for draining water. |
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Fasten the cap to the outer wall with the 4 | IMPORTANT: Do not locate termination | |
supplied screws. | hood where excessive snow or ice | |
6) Pull the centre 4"(100mm) liner and outer | buildup may occur. Be sure to check | |
vent termination area after snow falls, | ||
and clear to prevent accidental block- | ||
the fl ue collars of the fi replace. | ||
age of venting system. When using | ||
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7) Apply Mill Pac over the fi replace inner collar | snow blowers, make sure snow is | |
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and slip the 4"(100mm) liner down over it | not directed towards vent termination | |
and attach with 3 supplied screws. | area. |
8)Do the same with the
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| 2” x 4” or 2” x 6” |
4" (102mm) |
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| or 21mm x 152mm) | |
dia. flue pipe |
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| Termination Cap | |
with spring spacer |
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Screws (3 per
connection)
Screws | ||
(175mm) | ||
(4 per connection) | ||
dia. air intake |
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Wall Thimble 2 pieces |
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(10" (254mm) Outer Diameter) |
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Regency