Hearth and Home Technologies SL-950TV-IPI-E Installing Vent Pipe, A. Assembly of Vent Sections

10 Installing Vent Pipe

A. Assembly of Vent Sections

This B-Vent appliance requires 5-inch (SL-550/750TV-IPI-

E)or 6-inch (SL-950TV-IPI-E) B-vent double-wall pipe. Follow the pipe manufacturer’s installation guidelines 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 properly joined.

C. Securing Vent Sections

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

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

•Connect vent sections per vent manufacturer’s instal- lation instructions.

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

•Improper support may allow vent to sag or separate.

B. Attaching Vent to Firebox

Attach the first B-Vent component to the flue outlet collar using 2 self-tapping screws. Remove 10-5/8 in. collar for access to flue outlet collar.

CAUTION

The 10-5/8 in. collar MUST be reattached. See Figure 10.1.

B-VENT COMPONENT

SCREW

10-5/8 IN. COLLAR

FLUE OUTLET COLLAR

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 specified clearance and be se- cured in place.

Figure 10.1

26 Heat & Glo • SL-550 / 750 / 950TV-IPI-E • 2119-900 Rev. H • 11/08