| VINYL SIDING |
| APPLY SEALANT TO |
| ALL FOUR SIDES |
| SCREWS |
| BOLT HORIZONTAL TOP |
| TO VINYL STANDOFF |
| SCREWS |
WALL |
|
THIMBLE | VINYL SIDING STANDOFF WITH |
COVER | SIDING BENEATH REMOVED |
| WALL THIMBLE |
Figure 5.8
11.Place the wall thimble cover over the pipe assembly and slide the appliance and vent assembly towards the wall, carefully inserting the vent pipe into the vent termination cap assembly. It is important that the vent pipe extend into the vent termination cap a sufficient distance so as to result in a minimum pipe overlap of
1/4 in. (6 mm) |
FOLD STRAP |
HERE |
SHEET METAL
SCREW
| WALL |
WALL THIMBLE COVER/CEILING | THIMBLE |
| |
FIRESTOP AS REQUIRED BY |
|
LOCAL JURISDICTION | STRAP |
|
Figure 5.9
Note: The attachment from the vent pipe to the vent termination cap must be sealed with silicone. Termination caps shall not be recessed into a wall or siding.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Exhaust Fumes Risk
Impaired Performance of Appliance
•Ensure vent components are locked together correctly.
•Pipe may separate if not properly joined.
WARNING
Do NOT connect a pipe section to a termination cap without using the telescoping flue section found on the termination cap.
WARNING
Burn Risk
• Local codes may require installation of a cap shield to prevent anything or anyone from touching the hot cap.
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