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3.3.4 Vent installation

3.3.4.1 Acceptable configurations

The stove must be connected to Simpson GS Dura Vent or Security Chimneys International (Secure Vent) 4” x 6 5/8” venting. Install the vent components according to the manufacturer's instructions. Use a maximum of two 90 degree elbows and four 45 degree elbows. Slope horizontal pipe at least 1/4" (6 mm) rise per foot of horizontal run. Allow 2" (50 mm) clearance to the vent. A vinyl siding standoff must be used when terminating horizontally to vinyl siding as well a heat guard must be installed when using a 36" snorkel. Refer to the graph for allowable vent configurations.

Note: If at any time the vent-air intake piping is dismantled, use the vent manufacturer’s instructions and the sealing instructions for reassembly.

For horizontal termination:

The maximum horizontal length using the minimum vertical length must consist of:

A minimum of 6 feet (1.82m) of vertical length directly on top of stove.

One 90 degree elbow.

A maximum of 10 feet (3m) of horizontal length.

A wall thimble.

A wall thimble cover.

A horizontal termination cap.

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Drolet GTX-I manual Vent installation, Acceptable configurations, For horizontal termination