Vermont Casting SDDVT manual Below grade installation

Firestop (FS) Placed on Top of Framed Opening

Attic Framing (No floor)

Maintain at Least Minimum Clearance to Combustibles, Wire and

Insulation ST928

Stardance Direct Vent/Natural Vent Gas Heater

NOTE: As a general rule, the wall thimble is optional in the U.S. However, there may be some manufacturers that require it. Contact the appliance manufacturer for information if uncertain. When installed in Canada, a wall thimble is required on all installations in which the vent passes through a combustible wall.

5.If required, install the outside half of the wall thimble (WT) through the opening and screw or nail in place. (Fig. 40) Seal around the perimeter of the thimble face plate on the exterior wall using an RTV silicone sealant to provide protection from possible rain infiltration. (Fig. 40)

Wall Thimble

Shield

Fig. 38 Firestop spacer.

Consider locating the appliance in a place where there will be no interference with wall studs, electrical wir- ing, conduit, plumbing pipe or other obstructions. The termination should be located at least 12” (305 mm) (Fig. 39) above grade, remain above the snow line in geographical areas that accumulate snow and be away from traffic areas such as walkways if it is less than 7’ (2.1 m) high. Refer to Pages 11, 12, Figures 11, 12 for more detail.

Snorkel Termination

Wall

Thimble

Shield

Wall

Thimble

Face

Plate

Seal with RTV Silicone Sealant on Exterior side here (around perimeter)

Wall Thimble

Face Plate

ST930

Window Well

	12” (305 mm) Minimum
Maintain 2”	Clearance Above Grade Level to
(51 mm)	Air Intake
Clearance	Grade Level
Below Snorkel
	Sloped Away
	From Building
Adequate
Drainage as per
Local Codes
	ST929

Fig. 39 Below grade installation.

2.Assemble the pipe (and elbow if using) and attach it to the appliance. Plan for a level to 1/4” per foot rise (6 mm per 305 mm) (from inlet to outlet) in the horizontal system if not specified by the appliance manufacturer. Horizontal runs should be supported every 4’ (122 cm).

3.Push the appliance near the desired location. Deter- mine the centerpoint of the penetration by locating the centerline of the outlet of the pipe with respect to the wall.

4.Frame an opening to the dimension specified in the Framing Dimension Table 1. Ensure the centerline of the pipe lines up with the center of the prepared open- ing unless otherwise specified by the appliance manu- facturer.

Fig. 40 Wall thimble.

NOTE: The wall thimble accommodates wall thickness- es of 4¹⁄₂” (114 mm) to 7¹⁄₂” (191 mm). If a larger range is needed due to a thicker wall, it is permissible to field fabricate a metal sleeve extension and attach it to the shields.

6.Install the horizontal termination to the exterior wall using four (4) all purpose screws through the holes located at each corner of the termination. Make sure the arrow (embossed on the front of the termination) is pointing up. (Fig. 41) If the house has vinyl siding, a Vinyl Siding Standoff (VS) must be installed prior to installing the horizontal termination. Refer to the appli- ance manufacturer to determine if one is recommend- ed. Attach the vinyl siding standoff to the exterior side of the wall (making sure it is level and centered with respect to the opening) with screws (provided) at each corner of the standoff. Attach the horizontal termination to the standoff. (Fig. 42)

If the wall is brick or concrete, and contains no com- bustible material, a 7” (178 mm) round penetration hole is adequate. The wall thimble is not required. The perforated straps of the horizontal termination provide a method of attachment. These can either be threaded through the opening or wall thimble (if used) and screwed to the pipe or removed with a pair of tin snips if not used. Use proper masonry fasteners to attach the horizontal termination to the wall.

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