B. Installing Vent Components
Venting Out the Top Vent
The glass must be taken off again for positioning the logs when the unit is finally installed in place and finished around it.
1.Attach the First Vent Component to the Starting Collars
To attach the first vent component to the starting collars of the fireplace:
Refer to Cinch Pipe (DVP) and Termination Cap installation instructions.
2. Continue Adding Vent Components
• | Continue adding vent components |
| each succeeding component into place. |
• | Ensure that each succeeding vent component is secure- |
| ly fitted and locked into the preceding component in the |
| vent system. Securing pipe sections with a maximum of |
NOTE: There must be NO INSULATION or other combustibles inside the framed firestop opening.
10" |
INTERIOR |
WALL SHIELD |
12" |
Figure 14. 10" x 12" Hole and Vent Pipe |
two screws is recommended. |
• 90° elbows may be installed and rotated to any point |
around the preceding component’s vertical axis. If an el- |
bow does not end up in a locked position with the pre- |
ceding component, attach with a minimum of two (2) |
sheet metal screws. |
3. Install Support Brackets
Refer to Cinch Pipe and Termination Cap installation instructions.
4. Install Firestops
For Horizontal Runs - Firestops are REQUIRED on both sides of a combustible wall through which the vent passes.
HEAT SHIELD
INTERIOR
FIRESTOP
TRIM HEAT SHIELD IF TOO LONG, ADD TO SHIELD IF TOO SHORT
EXTERIOR
FIRESTOP
NOTE: Model
To install firestops for horizontal runs that pass through either interior or exterior walls:
•Cut a
NOTE: The center of the hole is one (1) inch (25.4mm) above the center of the horizontal vent pipe.
•Position the firestops on both sides of the hole previ- ously cut and secure the firestops with nails or screws.
•The heat shields of the firestops MUST BE placed to- wards the top of the hole.
•Continue the vent run through the firestops.
Figure 15. Heat Shield, Interior & Exterior Firestops
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