Initial Installation
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY
3.Install the flex pipe assembly up through the chimney, ensure that the pipe slides through far enough to connect onto the Vertical Vent Cap.
Note: For any chimney over 15’ (4.6m), install the Sonnet 15’ 2” & 3” Flex Vent (part
4.The Vertical Vent Cap can be installed onto chimneys with flue openings up to 16” (406mm) x 16” (406mm) and the actual flashing is 18”x18” (refer to Figure 39). If the chimney is smaller the cap should be trimmed down and folded over.
5.Apply a bead of
Note: If the fireplace opening is lower than 19” (483mm), remove the vent collar plate from the top of the insert and connect it securely to the liner as stated in Step 4. Check for tears in the liner at this point.
6. | Place a bead of high temperature |
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| silicone on the intake collar of the | Trim flashing |
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| fireplace, slide the Ø2” (51mm) flex |
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| intake liner over the collar, secure the | as required. |
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| flex liner with three (3) sheet metal |
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| screws evenly spaced. |
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7. | At the top of the chimney, apply a bead |
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| (76mm) pipe of the vent terminal (refer | 18" | 18" |
| to Figure 40). Slide the flex liner onto | (457mm) | (457mm) |
| the vent terminal and secure with three |
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| (3) sheet metal screws evenly spaced. |
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8. | Place a bead of high temperature | Figure 39: Vertical Vent Cap Dimensions. | |
| silicone on the intake collar of the |
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vent terminal (refer to Figure 40). Slide the Ø2” |
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(51mm) flex intake liner over the collar, secure the |
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flex liner with three (3) sheet metal screws evenly |
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spaced. |
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9. Make a tight connection between the gas fireplace | 3" (76mm) Exhaust | |
insert flue collar and the fireplace chimney at the |
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top of the chimney. Secure the vent terminal to the |
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chimney using adequate sealant, and according to |
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local building codes. |
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10. Light the Sonnet and ensure proper operation | 2" (51mm) Air Inlet | |
and proper flame appearance. The amount of air | ||
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to the venturi may need to be adjusted using the |
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rod under the firebox (see Figure 7). Also refer |
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to Figure 77 for a flame appearance picture. |
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| Figure 40: Vertical Vent Cap Underside. |
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