Below Grade Installation
When it is not possible to meet the required vent terminal clearances of 12” (305 mm) above grade level, a snorkel kit is recommended. It allows installation depth down
to 7” (178 mm) below grade level. The 7” (178 mm) is measured from the center of the horizontal vent pipe as it penetrates through the wall.
Ensure the sidewall venting clearances are ob- served. If venting system is installed below ground, we recommend a window well with adequate and proper drainage to be installed around the termina- tion area.
DVBR Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Do not back fill around snorkel.
A clearance of at least 4” must be main- tained between the snorkel and the soil.
If the foundation is recessed, use recess brackets (not supplied) for securing lower portion of the snorkel. Fas- ten brackets to wall first, then secure to snorkel with self drilling #8 x 1/2 sheet metal screws. It will be necessary to extend vent pipes out as far as the protruding wall face. (Fig. 38)
If installing a snorkel, a minimum 24” (610 mm) vertical rise is necessary. The maximum horizontal run with the 24” vertical pipe is 36” (914 mm). This measurement is taken from the collar of the fireplace (or transition elbow) to the face of the exterior wall. See the Sidewall Venting Graph for extended horizontal run if the vertical exceeds 24” (610 mm).
1. | Establish vent hole through the wall (Fig. 31) |
2. | Remove soil to a depth of approximately 16” |
| (406mm) below base of snorkel. Install drain pipe. |
Foundation Recess 
Watertight Seal
Around Pipe
Snorkel
Wall Screws
Sheet Metal
Screws
BG401
| Install window well (not supplied). Refill hole with 12” |
| (305mm) of coarse gravel leaving a clearance of ap- |
| proximately 4” (102 mm) below snorkel. (Fig. 37) |
3. | Install vent system. |
4. | Ensure a watertight seal is made around the vent |
| pipe coming through the wall. |
5. | Apply high temperature sealant caulking (supplied) |
| around the 4” and 7” snorkel collars. |
6. | Slide the snorkel into the vent pipes and secure to |
| the wall. |
7. | Level the soil so as to maintain a 4” (102 mm) clear- |
| ance below snorkel. (Fig. 37) |
Fig. 38 Snorkel installation, recessed foundation.
Vertical Through-the-Roof Applications
This gas fireplace has been approved for:
•Vertical installations up to 40’ (12m) in height. Up to a 10’ (3 m) horizontal vent run can be installed within the vent system using a maximum of two 90° elbows. (Fig. 41)
•Up to two 45° elbows may be used within the hori- zontal run. For each 45° elbow used on the horizon- tal plane, the maximum horizontal length must be reduced by 18” (450mm).
Example: Maximum horizontal length:
Zero Clearance
Sleeve if Required
Firestop
7” Pipe 
7DVSK (Snor- kel)
4” Clearance
Min.
Window
Well
Gravel
Drain
Foundation Wall
*A minimum of 24” (608 mm) vertical pipe must be installed when using the 7TDVSKS kit.
BG400
No elbows | = | 10’ (3 m) |
1 x 45° elbow | = | 8.5’ (2.6 m) |
2 x 45° elbows | = | 7’ (2.1 m) |
•A minimum of an 8’ (2.5 m) vertical rise is required.
•Two sets of 45° elbow offsets may be used within the vertical sections. From 0 to a maximum of 8’ (2.5 m) of vent pipe can be used between elbows. (Fig. 42)
•7DVCS supports offsets. (Fig. 44) This application will require that you first determine the roof pitch and use the appropriate starter kit. (Refer to Venting Components List)
•The maximum angular variation allowed in the sys- tem is 270°. (Fig. 42)
•The minimum height of the vent above the highest point of penetration through the roof is 2’ (610mm). (Fig. 45) Refer to Note 2, Page 11.
Fig. 37 Below grade installation.
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