Initial Installation
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY
FREESTANDING DIRECT VENT KIT WITH COUPLER:
KIT COMPONENTS:
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1 | Horizontal direct vent termination cap | 1 | Wall Thimble |
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2 | Flue collar adapters (only one used) | 4 | Wire spacers |
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4 | 3 | Decorative rings | |
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1 | Ø65⁄8” (17 cm) 90° elbow | 1 | 4 oz tube RTV silicone |
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1 | Inside finish trim collar | 20 | 9/16” tech screws |
1 | 5’ (190cm) length of Ø4” (10cm) double walled flex pipe | 8 | 11⁄2” wood screws |
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2 | 24” (61cm) section of Ø65⁄8” (17cm) straight pipe | 1 | Vinyl siding deflector |
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Please ensure that all components are supplied with this kit. If components are missing or have been damaged, contact your dealer, distributor, or courier company. Do not attempt the installation if components are missing or damaged.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Decide on a location for the unit that will meet any or all local code requirements. Refer “Planning Your Installation” and “Clearances to Combustibles”.
2.Set the appliance in the desired location. Determine if any wall studs, electrical wiring, or plumbing pipes are in the way of the venting system as it passes through the wall. If obstructions are found in the wall it may be necessary to adjust the location of the appliance.
3.Set the appliance in the desired location. Temporarily place a 24” (61 cm) section with the non- crimped end on the unit
4.Install the 90° elbow onto the vertical pipe on the stove pointing in the direction that the vent will exit the structure.
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| point, scribe a 10” (25.4 cm) hole or square on the wall. Cut the hole out | ||
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| 6. | Frame the hole as shown in Figure 25. |
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| 7. | Install the wall thimble and secure the |
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| thimble to the inner wall surface. |
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| 8. | With the appliance still in place install |
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| elbow and let this section of pipe protrude |
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| through the exterior surface. Mark the pipe |
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| so that when it is cut it will be flush with |
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| the exterior wall. |
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| 10. Remove the 4” (10 cm) flue collar from the Figure 20: Wire Spacer in Place. | |||
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| unit and remove any loose sealant. Install the new Ø 4” (10 cm) by 5” (12.5 | ||
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Figure 19: Wire Spacers. |
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