E. Install the Heat Shield and Horizontal Termination Cap
WARNING
A
WARNING
Fire Risk
Exhaust Fumes Risk
Impaired performance of appliance.
•Overlap pipe slip sections at least 2 in.
•Use pilot holes for screws.
•Screws must not exceed 1 in. long.
•Pipe may separate if not properly joined.
on the extended heat shield should rest on the top of the vent (pipe section) to properly space it from the pipe section.
Install the Horizontal Termination Cap
Vent termination must not be recessed in the wall. Siding may be brought to the edge of the cap base.
Caulk the outside edges of the cap.
When installing a horizontal termination cap, follow the cap location guidelines as prescribed by current ANSI Z223.1 and
WARNING
Burn Risk
•Local codes may require installation of a cap shield to prevent anything or anyone from touching the hot cap.
Heat Shield Requirements for Horizontal Termination
For all horizontally vented appliances, a heat shield MUST be placed 1 in. above the top of the vent between the wall shield and the base of the termination cap.
There are two sections of the heat shield. One section at- taches to the wall shield with two screws. The remaining section is attached to the cap in the same manner. See Figure 2.16.
If the wall thickness does not allow the required
The extended heat shield will need to be cut to the thickness of the wall and be attached to the wall shield. The small leg
Heat Shield or | Rear Vent |
Extended | Heat Shield |
Heat Shield | |
Wall Shield | overlap |
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Inner Vent |
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Outer Vent | EXTERIOR |
INTERIOR | |
| SHEATHING |
Figure 2.16 Venting through the Wall
WARNING
Do NOT connect a pipe section to a termination cap without using the telescoping fl ue section found on the termination cap.
Note: Where required, an exterior wall fl ashing is available. When penetrating a brick wall, a brick extension kit is available for framing the brick.
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