Hearth and Home Technologies CB4236IR Installing Vent Pipe, A. Assembly of Vent Sections

Models: CB4842IR CB4236IR

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10 Installing Vent Pipe

10 Installing Vent Pipe

A. Assembly of Vent Sections

This B-Vent appliance requires 5 in. B-vent double-wall pipe. Follow the pipe manufacturer’s installation guide- lines when installing the unit. This will ensure proper operation and prevent safety hazards.

WARNING! Risk of Fire/Exhaust Fumes! Assemble pipe sections per B-vent manufacturer’s instructions. Use support tabs for screws. Pipe may separate if not prop- erly joined.

C. Secure Vent Sections

Secure vent sections with vent supports following B-vent manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Use vent run supports per vent manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Connect vent sections per vent manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Maintain all clearances to combustibles. Maintain specified slope (if required).

Improper support may allow vent to sag or separate.

B. Attach Vent to Firebox

Three tabs extend from appliance collar shield. Attach tabs to first section of B-vent pipe using self-tapping 1/4 in. screws supplied with appliance. See Figure 10.1.

A. Assembly of Vent Sections Tabs

D. Install Attic Insulation Shield

WARNING! Fire Risk. DO NOT allow loose materials or insulation to touch vent. Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. requires the use of an attic shield.

The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 and NFPA 54 requires an attic shield constructed of 26 gauge minimum metal that extends at least 2 in. (51 mm) above insulation.

Attic shields must meet vent manufacturer’s specified clearance and be secured in place per vent manufactur- er’s instructions.

Figure 10.1 Attach Vent to Firebox

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Hearth and Home Technologies CB4236IR Installing Vent Pipe, A. Assembly of Vent Sections, C. Secure Vent Sections