FLEX LINER
FLEX COUPLER
SHEET METAL SCREWS
Figure 5.27
8.Secure the top adapter to the flashing. Use three sheet metal screws through the side of the top adapter into the flange on the flashing (Figure 5.28). Twist lock the high wind termination cap on to the top adapter.
HIGH WIND TERMINATION
CAP
TOP ADAPTOR
THREE SHEET
METAL SCREWS
FLASHING
Figure 5.28
9.Attach the flex to the retro connector. Use three sheet metal screws to attach the flex liner to the connector (Figure 5.29). Mount the retro connector to the masonry wall using masonry bolts. Redrill larger holes on connector as needed. Be careful to ensure that the connector is centered in the opening and the mounting holes line up with the masonry wall.
6 in. (152 mm) DIAMETER
OPENING IN MASONRY WALL
| RETRO |
| CONNECTOR |
| THREE MASONRY BOLTS |
Figure 5.29 | (NOT INCLUDED) |
|
10.Slide wall thimble cover over retro connector and secure with masonry bolts (Figure 5.30). If you have a framed wall in front of the masonry, use wood screws to mount wall thimble cover to framed wall, over retro connector and 10 in. (254 mm) square framed opening (Figure 5.25, page 22). If needed, add a section of direct vent pipe to the retro connector in order to extend through the opening in the wall thimble cover.
RETRO
CONNECTOR
WALL
THIMBLE COVER
FOUR MASONRY BOLTS
(NOT INCLUDED)
Figure 5.30
11.The connection between the appliance and the retro connector may be completed with sections of direct vent pipe.
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