VERTICAL INSTALLATION
STEP 1. Check the instructions for required clearances (air spaces) to combustibles when passing through ceilings, walls, roofs, enclosures, attic rafters , or other nearby combustible surfaces. Do not pack air spaces with insulation.
STEP 2. Set the gas appliance in the desired location. Drop a plumb bob down from the ceiling to the position of the appliance flue exit, and mark the location where the vent will penetrate the ceiling. Drill a small hole at this point. Next, drop a plumb bob from the roof to the hole previously drilled in the ceiling, mark the spot where the vent will penetrate the roof. Determine if ceiling joists, roof rafters, or other framing will obstruct the venting system. You may wish to relocate the appliance, or to offset, to avoid cutting load bearing members.
STEP 3. To install the Round Support Box/Wall Thimble in a flat ceiling, cut a 10- inch square hole in the ceiling, centered in the hole drilled in Step 2. Frame the hole as shown in
STEP 4. Assemble the desired lengths of black pipe and elbows necessary to reach from the appliance adapter up through the Round Support Box. Insure that all pipe and elbow connections are in their fully
STEP 5. Cut hole in the roof centered on the small hole placed in the roof from Step 2. The hole should be of sufficient size to meet minimum requirements for Clearance to Combustibles, as specified. Continue to assemble lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach from the ceiling Support Box up through the roofline. Galvanized pipe and elbows may be utilized in the attic, as well as above the roofline. The galvanized finish is desirable above the roofline, due to the higher corrosion resistance.
STEP 6. Once the pipe sections have been joined, and run up through the hole in he roof, slip an elbow strap
STEP 7. Slip the flashing over the pipe section protruding through the roof. Secure the base of the flashing to the roof with roofing nails. Use a
STEP 8. Continue to add pipe sections until the height of the vent cap meets the minimum code requirements. FIG 22. Note that for steep roof pitches, the vent height must be increased. In high wind conditions, nearby trees, adjoining roof lines, steep pitched roofs, and other similar factors can result in poor draft, or down drafting. In these cases, increasing the vent height may solve the problem.
STEP 9. Slip the Storm Collar over the pipe, and push it down to the top of the roof flashing as shown in FIG 17. Use the non- hardening sealant around the joint between the pipe and the Storm Collar.
STEP 10. Twist lock the vent cap.
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