Vent Installation
Venting:
The Vintage™ gas stove has been tested and listed as a direct vent heater system by
Important:
•Read all instructions carefully before starting the installation. Failure to follow these instructions may create a fire or other safety hazard and will void the warranty. Be sure to check for specific clearances to combustible requirements on Page 6.
Do not extend the venting system vertically or horizontally in excess of the distance prescribed on Page 14. Consult your local building codes before beginning the installation.
•Always maintain the proper air spaces between the vent pipe and nearby combustibles to prevent a fire hazard. Do not fill air spaces with insulation. Be sure to check the vent termina- tion clearance requirements from decks, windows, soffits, gas regulators, air supply inlets and public walkways, as specified in these installation instructions on Page 15 and local building codes.
•This gas appliance and vent system must be vented directly to the outside of the building and never be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel or
•The Vintage is recommended for use with Security™ Secure Vent pipe*. The appliances and vent manufacturers warranties will be voided and serious fire, health, or other safety hazards may result from any of the following actions:
-Installation of any damaged direct vent component.
-Unauthorized modification of the direct vent system.
-Installation of any vent component part not approved or manufactured by the approved vent manufacturer.
-Installation other than as instructed by Lennox Hearth Products and vent manufacturers instructions.
Residential and Mobile Home Installations:
These are the minimum pieces required. Other parts may be required for your particular installation.
* Other approved chimney brand is Simpson
Minimum Components for Horizontal Installation:
Horizontal Termination Kit which includes:
•1
•1 Riser Vent Terminal
•1 Wall Penetration Heat Shield (Wall Thimble) (2 pcs)
•1 Decorative Wall Trim (black)
•1 Tube
•Screws
Optional Components:
•45º Elbow
•Vinyl Siding Shield for Riser Vent Terminal
•Vent Guard
•Snorkel Termination (36”)
•Snorkel Termination (14”)
•Wall Penetration Heat Shield
Vent Considerations:
Supports: Horizontal runs of vent must be supported every 3 feet. Wall straps are available for this purpose.
Pipe Sealing: If Simpson
be sealed as follows: seal both the inner and outer pipes with a high temperature silicone sealant rated for at least 600ºF (commonly know as “RTV”). Run a 1/8” bead of silicone around outside of male end of outer sleeve. Run a 1/8” bead of silicone about 1/4” from the end of the male inner pipe, which is found in the pipe to be attached above.
Female Locking
Sealant
Male
Locking
Lugs
Figure 19
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.