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DURAVENT WARRANTY

DuraVent, Inc. 

("DuraVent") 

provides this limited lifetime warranty for all of its products to the original purchaser, with the exception of Ventinox® (lifetime), 

PolyPro® (ten years), DuraBlack® (five years) and all Termination Caps (five years).  Subject to the limitations set forth below, DuraVent warrants that its 

products will be 

free from substantial defects in material or manufacturing, if properly installed, maintained and used.  This Warranty is non-transferable with the exception of 

Ventinox which is transferable from the original homeowner to the buyer of the home for a period of ten (10) years. This warranty does not cover normal wear 

and tear, smoke damage or damage caused by chimney fires, acts of God, or any product that was: (1) purchased other than from an authorized DuraVent 

dealer, retailer or distributor; (2) modified or altered; (3) improperly serviced, inspected or cleaned; or (4) subject to negligence or any use not in accordance 

with the printed materials provided with the product as determined by DuraVent.  This limited lifetime warranty applies only to parts manufactured by 

DuraVent.

DuraVent provides the following warranties for its products:  One Hundred Percent (100%) of the purchase price or MSRP at time of purchase, whichever is 

lower, for 15 years from the date of purchase, and Fifty Percent (50%) thereafter, except for the following limitations:  Ventinox liner and components in wood, 

oil, wood pellet, and gas installations are warranted at One Hundred Percent (100%) for the lifetime of the original homeowner; Ventinox 316 liner and 

components for coal burning installations which are warranted One Hundred Percent (100%) for ten years; all Termination Caps and DuraBlack® are warranted 

at One Hundred Percent (100%) for five years, and at Ten Percent (10%) thereafter.  

All warranty obligations of DuraVent shall be limited to repair or replacement of the defective product pursuant to the terms and conditions applicable to each 

product line.  These remedies shall constitute DuraVent’s sole obligation and sole remedy under this limited warranty.  This warranty provides no cash surrender 

value.  The terms and conditions of this limited lifetime warranty may not be modified, altered or waived by any action, inaction or representation, whether oral 

or in writing, except upon the express, written authority of an executive officer of DuraVent. 

VENTINOX WARRANTY CONDITIONS

Liner and Component warranties contained herein are subject to the following conditions: (1) The Liner and Components must be installed according to DV’s 

installation instructions; (2) The Liner and Components are used only to line or reline chimneys venting residential appliances for which the liner was intended; 

and (3) documented annual inspection of the Liner and Components and maintenance as deemed necessary, beginning one year after the date of installation 

and continuing throughout the warranty period, by a Nationally Certified Chimney Sweep or Ventinox® installer. The Liner and Components warranty is further 

subject to compliance with the following requirements throughout the warranty period: The chimney must have a chimney cap and chemical chimney cleaners 

must not be used when cleaning the Liner or Components. Plastic-bristle flue cleaning brushes are recommended. Corn, bio-fuels, driftwood or other wood 

containing salt, preservative-treated lumber, plastic and household trash or garbage, or wood pellets containing such materials must not be burned in the 

appliance or fireplace. In case of a chimney fire, the chimney must be inspected and approved by a certified Chimney Sweep before reuse. After each annual 

inspection, maintenance, and cleaning, the certified Chimney Sweep must fill out and date the appropriate section of the warranty card provided with the 

chimney liner.

LIMITATIONS ON INTERNET SALES:

Notwithstanding any other terms or conditions of this limited lifetime warranty, DuraVent provides no warranty for the following specific products if such 

products are both: (a) purchased from an Internet seller; and (b) not installed by a qualified professional installer:  DuraTech®, DuraPlus HTC®, PelletVent Pro®, 

FasnSeal®, and DuraVent’s relining products including DuraLiner®, DuraFlex® 304, DuraFlex® 316, DuraFlex® Pro, DuraFlex® SW, and Ventinox®.  For purposes of 

this warranty, a trained professional installer is defined as one of the following:  licensed contractors with prior chimney installation experience, CSIA Certified 

Chimney Sweeps, NFI Certified Specialists, or WETT Certified Professionals.

DuraVent reserves the right to inspect defective product to determine if it qualifies for replacement under the terms of this limited lifetime warranty.  All 

warranty claims must be submitted with proof of purchase.  Labor and installation costs are not covered under this warranty.  To obtain warranty service contact 

DuraVent promptly at DuraVent Warranty Service, 902 Aldridge Rd., Vacaville CA 95688, or call 800-835-4429.  

WHERE LAWFUL, DuraVent DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS 

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  IN NO EVENT WILL DuraVent BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OR DIRECT OR 

INDIRECT LOSS OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.  DuraVent’S ENTIRE LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE 

PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT.  SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL 

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL 

RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.  

For the most up-to-date installation instructions, see www. duravent.com

REV 3.30.2011

Manufactured in Vacaville CA and Albany NY

DIrectVent Pro is a registered trademark of DuraVent, Inc.

All rights reserved, Made in the USA. 

©

2010, 2017 

Customer Service Support:  800-835-4429  •  707-446-4740 FAX  •  www.duravent.com

Summary of Contents for DirectVent Pro

Page 1: ...DirectVent Pro Converting a Class A Metal Chimney or Masonry Chimney to a Direct Vent System Installation Instructions ...

Page 2: ...is instruction will void the manufacturer s warranty and may have an effect on your homeowner s insurance and UL listing status Keep these instructions for future reference Dear Customer Installer or End User We welcome any comments regarding matters pertaining to our DuraVent products We welcome any ideas input or complaints to help improve our product offering Send your emails to president durav...

Page 3: ...ion 5 Converting a Factory Built Metal Chimney 6 Converting a Masonry Chimney 8 Typical Masonry Chimney Conversion illustration 8 Warranty 11 DirectVent Pro CONVERTING CLASS A METAL OR MASONRY CHIMNEY TO A DIRECT VENT For the most up to date installation instructions see www duravent com ...

Page 4: ...Consult your local building codes before beginning the installation Have the existing installation inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or professional installer prior to converting to direct vent The existing chimney system must be in serviceable condition and functionally sound The direct vent conversion described herein applies only to factory built metal ceiling supported type systems and ma...

Page 5: ...Use Conversion Kit B 0932 for the following chimneys 6 ID Dura Vent 7 8 ID Metalbestos 6 ID Security Chimney 7 8 ID Jackes Evans 7 8 ID Hart Cooley 7 8 ID Pro Jet 6 ID Air Jet 6 7 ID Metal Fab 6 7 ID American Metals Use Conversion Kit C 0933 for the following chimneys 7 8 ID Dura Vent 8 ID Air Jet 8 ID Metal Fab 8 ID American Metals Existing Metal Chimney System 4 inch aluminum flex pipe Any black...

Page 6: ...e flex should already be extended to its nominal length Step 3 Connect the end of the flex pipe section to the underside of the Top Adapter you have selected using 3 sheet metal screws Figure 2 Step 4 Pass the flex pipe down through the center of the chimney system and center the adapter on the top of the chimney pipe Drill 4 1 8 inch diameter holes through the adapter and into the chimney top Ins...

Page 7: ...ttach it to the support box or decorative sleeve for double wall solid packed pipe with the Sheet Metal Screws furnished The holes in the Retro Connector are pre punched Figure 5 Termination Cap Sheet Metal Screws 3 Sheet Metal Screws 3 Sheet Metal Screws Drill 4 1 8 inch diameter holes Existing Ceiling Support Box ...

Page 8: ... Be careful if the hole is too large the Retro Connector might not mount properly and if the hole is too small then the appliance might starve for intake air If there is a frame wall in front of the masonry wall cut and frame a 10 clear square opening in wall centered around the 6 masonry opening If there is sheet rock only no studs in front of the masonry the 10 clear opening is still needed but ...

Page 9: ...using 3 sheet metal screws Refer to Figure 2 Step 6 Feed the 4 inch flex liner through the Flashing into the chimney Continue to feed the liner out through the opening in the masonry wall Step 7 Secure the Top Adapter to the Flashing Use 3 sheet metal screws through the side of the adapter into the flange on the Flashing as shown in Figure 8 Twist lock the Termination Cap 980 or 991 on to the Top ...

Page 10: ...ing Figure 11 If needed add a section of direct vent pipe to the Retro Connector in order to extend through the opening in the Wall Thimble Cover Step 10 The connection between the appliance and the Retro Connector may be completed with section of black direct vent pipe together with adjustable length pipe section Retro Connector Masonry Chimney Stud Wall 10 x 10 framed opening in wall Retro Conne...

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Page 12: ...stallation and continuing throughout the warranty period by a Nationally Certified Chimney Sweep orVentinox installer The Liner and Components warranty is further subject to compliance with the following requirements throughout the warranty period The chimney must have a chimney cap and chemical chimney cleaners must not be used when cleaning the Liner or Components Plastic bristle flue cleaning b...

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