8 Installing Vent Pipe

A. Assembly of Vent Sections

This B-Vent appliance requires 5-inch (SL-550/750TV-D) or 6-inch (SL-950TV-D) 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

Fire Risk

Exhaust Fumes Risk

Impaired Performance of Appliance

• Assemble pipe sections per B-vent manufac- turer’s instructions.

Use support tabs for screws.

Screws must not exceed one inch long and must not penetrate inner lining.

Pipe may separate if not properly joined.

C. Securing Vent Sections

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

WARNING

Fire Risk. Explosion Risk. Combustion Fume Risk.

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. Attaching Vent to Firebox

Attach the first B-Vent component to the flue outlet collar using 3 self-tapping screws. See Figure 8.1.

B-VENT

 

SECURING

 

SCREWS

 

FLUE OUTLET

 

COLLAR

 

Figure 8.1

 

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Heat & Glo LifeStyle SL-950TV-IPI-D, SL-950TV-D Installing Vent Pipe, Assembly of Vent Sections, Securing Vent Sections