INSTALLATION
RIGID PIPE VENTING SYSTEMS
BASIC HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL TERMINATIONS
INSTALLATION
Rigid Pipe Vent Systems offer a complete line of component parts for installation of both horizontal and vertical installations. Many items are offered in decorative black, as well as galvanized finish.
The minimum components required for a basic horizontal termination are:
1 | AstroCap XL |
1 | 90o Elbow |
1 | Rigid Pipe Adaptor |
1 | Wall Thimble |
Vertical Terminal
Storm Collar
Flashing
Ceiling Firestop
Vinyl Siding
Standoff (Optional)
Pipe
Vent Guard - if required*
(Part
1 Length of pipe to suit wall thickness |
The minimum components required for a basic vertical termination are:
LengthAstroCap XL Termination Cap (Part
1 | Vertical Termination Cap |
1 | Rigid Pipe Adaptor |
1 | Lengths of pipe to adequately |
Pipe Length
Wall Thimble
(Mandatory in all
Horizontal Terminations)
Pipe Length
| penetrate roof |
1 | Ceiling Firestop |
1 | Flashing |
1 | Storm Collar |
Wall thickness is measured from the back standoffs to the inside mounting surface of termination cap.For siding other than vinyl furring strips may be used, instead of the vinyl siding standoff, to create a level surface to mount the vent terminal.TheTerminal must not be recessed into siding.Measure the wall thickness including furring strips.
If a Vinyl Siding Standoff is required (it must be used with vinyl siding), measure to outside surface of wall without siding and add 2 inches.
90o Elbow
Rigid Pipe
Adapter
Alternate
Horizontal Termination
Caps
Part #
Part #
WARNING:
Do not combine venting components from different venting systems.
Exception: However, use of the AstroCap XLTM is acceptable with all systems.
This product has been evaluated by Intertek for using a Rigid Pipe Adaptor in conjunction with Simpson DV Pro,
When using Rigid Vent other than
Simpson
The FPI AstroCap XLTM is certified for installations using FPI venting systems as well as Simpson
18 | Regency® L676S Direct Vent Gas Fireplace |