INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
for Regency® Direct Vent System (Flex)
1)Locate the unit in the framing, rough in the gas (preferably on the right side of the unit) and the electrical (Junction block is on the left side) on the left. Locate the centerline of the termination and mark wall accordingly. Cut a 10"(254mm) hole in the wall (inside dimension).
Note: To make the installation more aestheticallypleasing,werecommend framing out a square to mount the terminal to.
Note: A
*If this is an outside corner, the minimum distance between the vent and the outside corner is 6" (15cm) with AstroCap termination cap or 12" (30cm) with
Minimum and Maximum Vent Clearances
must be maintained except that only a 1" (25mm) clearance is needed at the termination end. We recommend framing a 10"(254mm) x 10"(254mm) (inside dimensions) hole to give structural rigidity for mounting the termination.
Note: If installing termination on a siding covered wall, furring strips must be used to ensure that the termination is not recessed into the siding.
2) Levelthefireplaceandfastenittotheframing |
using nails or screws through the nailing |
strips. |
5)Slip the assembled liner and termination assembly through the thimble making sure the termination cap faces up (there are markings on the cap that show which way is up). This will position the termination cap with proper down slope for draining water. Fasten the cap to the outer wall with the 4 supplied screws.
6)Pull the centre 4"(100mm) liner and outer
7)Apply Mill Pac over the fi replace inner collar and slip the 4"(100mm) liner down over it and attach with 3 supplied screws.
8)Do the same with the
9)Apply a bead of silicone between the thimble and termination and around the outer edge of the terminal at the wall in order to keep the water out.
IMPORTANT:Donotlocatetermination hood where excessive snow or ice buildup may occur. Be sure to check vent termination area after snow falls, and clear to prevent accidental blockage of venting system. When using snow blowers, make sure snow is not directed towards vent termination area.
3) Assemble the vent assembly by applying |
Mill Pac to the 4"(100mm) inner collar of the |
terminationand slippingthe4"(100mm)liner |
over it at least |
the3screws(drillingpilotholeswillmakethis |
easier). Apply Mill Pac or high temperature |
silicone to the |
slip it over the |
terminal at least |
with the 3 screws. |
4) Separate the 2 halves of the wall thimble and |
securely fasten the one with the tabs to the |
outside wall making sure that the tabs are |
on top and bottom. Fasten the other thimble |
half to the inside wall. The thimble halves |
slip inside each other and can be adjusted |
for 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 walls. The liners must slip |
over the collars a minimum of |
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| 2” x 4” or 2” x 6” |
4" (102mm) |
| (21mm x 102mm |
| or 21mm x 152mm) | |
dia. flue pipe |
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| Termination Cap | |
with spring spacer |
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Screws
(3 per
connection)
Screws | ||
(175mm) | ||
(4 per connection) | ||
dia. air intake |
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Wall Thimble 2 pieces |
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(10" (254mm) Outer Diameter) |
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Regency® | 13 |