DVVK-4FV DIRECT VENT TERMINATION KIT (cont.)

17.To attach the vent connections at the fireplace, be sure the 7” diameter adapter collar has been installed per step 3. Apply a bead of silicone sealant to the 4” diameter flex connector, then slide the flex pipe adapter collar into the fireplace flue collar and secure by installing a minimum of two (2) screws through the flue collar and into the adapter. See Figure 34.

18.Apply sealant to the 7” diameter adapter collar, slide outer flex vent over the collar, then secure with a 7” diameter band clamp. See Figure 34.

19.Once the lower connections are made and the flex pipe is secured with support bands as required (3 feet minimum be- tween supports) then the roof flashing can be installed. See

Figure 35.

20.Install the roof flashing, and seal using common construc- tions practices.

7” DIA. FLEX VENT PIPE

4” DIA. FLEX FLUE PIPE

4” DIA. FLUE

 

ADAPTOR

BAND CLAMP

COLLAR

 

7” DIA. INLET

APPLY HIGH

ADAPTOR COLLAR

TEMPERATURE

(WITH GASKET)

SEALANT

 

21.An additional storm collar band is provided in kit that may be used as an attic insulation shield. The collar can be installed around the flex pipe (or hard pipe) just above the firestop thimble. This collar will act as a shield to prevent blown in- sulation from entering the thimble.

22.To complete the vent installation, install the vent termination cap to the top of the hard vent pipe assembly. Mate up the flue and outer telescopes with the hard pipe assembly, then secure by installing a minimum of two (2) sheet metal screws into the overlapped flanges of the cap and pipe.

23.Figure 36 shows a completed installation with components identified and other installation information such as heights and clearance to combustibles.

Figure 34

Figure 35

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