180.OM.CL26.FS.IPI E v1.02
September 6, 2017
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Clarity 26 FS IPI
INSTALLATION cont.
A MINIMUM CLEARANCE OF 1” TO COMBUSTIBLES MUST BE MAINTAINED ON VERTICAL
PIPE RUNS AND 2” FOR HORIZONTAL PIPE RUNS (SIDES AND BOTTOM 1”)
The rigid vent systems use twist lock connections. The adaptor attached to the unit connects to the approved
venting system. While you are assembling the pipe bear in mind the best visual appearance. Seams should
be aligned and hidden as much as possible. Make sure you twist the mating section all the way to make a
solid connection.
As this system is a sealed system, a high temperature sealing compound must be used to seal the
metal to metal joint:
Apply a bead of high temperature sealant (non-silicone) to both the 4” exhaust and 6-5/8” intake section of the
male pipe. The female section of the pipe/fi tting has four indentations evenly spaced around the pipe. These
indentations are designed to slide over the male section of the pipe and locate into the four entry slots of the
male section of pipe. Twist the female section clockwise a quarter turn to fully lock the sections together.
NOTE:DO NOT USE SILICONE BASED SEALANTS
NOTE: ALLOWING THE VENT PIPE TO SLOPE DOWN TOWARDS THE VENT TERMINATION COULD
CAUSE POOR COMBUSTION AND/OR HIGH TEMPERATURES THAT MAY PRESENT A FIRE HAZARD.
Mark a 10” x 10” square around the center mark (inside dimensions). Cut and frame the exterior wall to accept
the wall penetration heat shield. Install the penetration shield using wood screws. If the wall being penetrated
is constructed of non-combustible material a 7” hole is acceptable for the vent pipe.
CAUTION: When installing the termination on to vinyl siding, a vinyl siding kit must be used.
This prevents the termination from being recessed into the siding.
When the termination is to be attached to vinyl siding apply a bead of non-hardening mastic around the
outside edge to form a seal between the standoff and the termination cap. Attach the termination cap to the
exterior wall inserting four wood screws through the holes in the corner of the vent termination. Complete the
installation by applying a bead of mastic around the outer edge of the vinyl standoff .
With the termination cap installed you can now connect the completed vent assembly by sliding the unit back
towards the wall and carefully inserting the pipe into the terminal. Before the fi nal connection is made slide on
the decorative wall thimble. Secure the termination cap by securing the termination straps to the pipe as close
to the exterior wall as possible using sheet metal screws. Ensure that the straps are hidden by the wall thimble
cover. Apply decorative trim if required.
