Ashley AG23, Owner’S Instruction And Operation Manual

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WALL THICKNESS
The appliance vent is suitable for penetrating a
combustible wall assembly up to 8” in thickness. A
non-combustible wall can be of any thickness up to
the maximum horizontal run of vent pipe allowed
for the particular installation.
10” (254 mm)
10” (254 mm)
Align the vent
center to the
center of the frame
FRAMING VENT IN COMBUSTIBLE
WALLS & CEILINGS
When penetrating through combustible walls and
ceilings, frame a minimum of 10 in x 10 in opening
and ensure that the insulation is kept clear of the
vent pipe using either a wall thimble or an attic
insulation shield. Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the individual venting components.
WEATHER SEALING & VAPOR
BARRIERS
It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that vent
installations through exterior walls are caulked and
weatherproofed in such a manner as to:
• Prevent rain water from entering the wall from
the weather side by adequately caulking the
outer vent plate to the exterior wall surface.
• Prevent moisture inside the home from
penetrating into the wall structure by ensuring
the inside wall plate is adequately sealed to the
inside vapor barrier.
• Prevent rain water and moisture from entering
the walls by sealing the joints between the
outer vent tube and the inner and outer wall
plates. We recommend the use of a high quality
polyurethane sealant.
All horizontal pipe runs must be graded 1/4” per foot
upwards in the direction of the exhaust flow. The
final pipe length, when terminating through the
wall may be graded downwards slightly to prevent
water migration.
VENTING