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Fold Strap Here
Sheet Metal Screw
Wall Thimble |
Figure 5.7
Wall Thimble Cover/Ceiling
Firestop as Required by Local
JurisdictionStrap
Figure 5.9
(NOTE: Some termination caps may cause the vent pipe to be off center on flashing). Ensure that proper clearances to combustible materials are maintained. If you are not using an approved termination cap with a
Note: The attachment from the vent pipe to the vent termination cap must be sealed with silicone. Termination caps shall not be recessed into a wall or siding.
WARNING
Fire Hazard.
Exhaust Fume Risk.
Impaired Performance of Appliance.
•Ensure vent components are locked together correctly.
•Pipe may separate if not properly joined.
WALL THIMBLE COVER
WALL THIMBLE
VINYL SIDING
Apply sealant to all four sides
SCREWS
Bolt horizontal top to vinyl standoff
SCREWS
Vinyl siding standoff with siding beneath removed
WARNING
Do NOT connect a pipe section to a termination cap without using the telescoping flue section found on the termination cap.
WARNING
Burn Risk.
•Local codes may require installation of a cap shield to prevent anything or anyone from touching the hot cap.
Figure 5.8
Step 5.
Place the wall thimble cover over the pipe assembly and slide the appliance and vent assembly towards the wall, carefully inserting the vent pipe into the vent termination cap assembly. It is important that the vent pipe extend into the vent termination cap a sufficient distance so as to result in a minimum pipe overlap of
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