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m&G durAVent WArrAnty

M&G DuraVent, Inc. (“DuraVent”) provides this limited lifetime warranty for all of its products to the original purchaser, with the exception of Ventinox (lifetime), 

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, biofuels, 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 7.20.2010

M&G DuraVent, Inc.    PO Box 1510    Vacaville CA 95696-1510

Manufactured in Vacaville CA and Albany nY

duratech  is a registered trademark of the m&g duraVent, inc.

all rights reserved. made in the uSa. m&g duraVent is a member of m&g group. ©2011

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

L150  03/2011

Summary of Contents for DuraTech Series

Page 1: ...DuraTech All Fuel Chimney System 5 to 8 diameter Installation Instructions...

Page 2: ...ep these instructions for future reference This booklet also contains instructions for installing a venting system within an existing masonry chimney and for installations passing through a cathedral...

Page 3: ...EP DIRECTIONS 6 CEILING SUPPORTED 7 OFFSET ELBOW INSTALLATION 11 EXTENDED ROOF BRACKET INSTALLATION 13 ROOF SUPPORTED INSTALLATIONS 13 TEE SUPPORTED INSTALLATIONS 16 MASONRY FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONS 21...

Page 4: ...actory built fireplaces check with your fireplace manufacturer Otherwise DuraTech has not been approved for use with solid fuel appliances in Canada DuraTech Chimney is available in 5 6 7 8 diameters...

Page 5: ...Shield Elbow with swivel Attic Insulation Shield Tee with Tee Cap Elbow Strap Adjustable Tee Support Bracket Adjustable Wall Strap Chimney Cap Anchor Plate Round Ceiling Support Box Extended Roof Bra...

Page 6: ...mation and enhance draft Include an access door by the Tee Cap for chimney cleaning Refer to Fig 23 STOVE RECOMMENDATIONS Follow the stove manufacturer s instructions The requirements stated below per...

Page 7: ...d Support Box the Flat Ceiling Support Box the Square Ceiling Support Box Reduced Clearance Support Box or the CAS Ceiling Support The CAS Ceiling Support is only used when installing the CAS system R...

Page 8: ...pport Box and secure them to the framing members using the 6 1 1 4 long round head wood screws provided see Fig 6 4 Frame Openings Frame openings in each ceiling or floor above the Support Box Fig 7 T...

Page 9: ...is on the ground floor Support Box is in the 1st floor ceiling you would need a Firestop Radiation Shield at the 2nd floor ceiling and at the 3rd floor ceiling etc including where the chimney penetra...

Page 10: ...ion Shield until the base sits squarely on the framed opening Fig 7 10 e Secure the Attic Insulation Shield to the top of the framed opening using at least 3 8 penny nails or 3 8 1 1 2 wood screws per...

Page 11: ...the cap and twist locking it clockwise onto the chimney Do not hold upper portion of the cap and twist as this may damage the cap The Chimney Cap can be removed for chimney cleaning as described in t...

Page 12: ...8 38 15 36 11 50 15 48 14 61 15 48 6 15 66 15 48 12 17 72 15 48 18 18 78 15 48 24 20 83 30 0 4 15 30 6 6 30 12 9 25 30 18 12 30 30 24 15 35 30 36 21 46 30 48 27 56 30 48 6 29 60 30 48 12 32 65 30 48 1...

Page 13: ...bottom halves of the Adjustable Leg In order to secure Legs in proper position there is a hole provided in the outer leg where the outer and inner halves overlap Use a 1 4 drill bit to drill through...

Page 14: ...install the remainder of the Combustible Air System The Support Box must remain level and the top edge of the box must cover the edge of the roof s decking material Square Ceiling Support Boxes are a...

Page 15: ...im sections into the ceiling Fig 6 4 Complete Installation Refer to Steps 7 9 10 in the Ceiling Supported Installation section to complete the Roof Supported installation Figure 20 Figure 21 2 A Roof...

Page 16: ...ers Please note that you cannot extend the chimney all the way to the appliance you must have some connector pipe 1 Cut and frame opening to provide a minimum of 2 clearance on all sides of the chimne...

Page 17: ...uter walls at this location Refer to Table 2 for the appropriate framing dimensions 3 Install Wall Thimble The Wall Thimble is two piece component which includes the Interior half and the Exterior hal...

Page 18: ...ust for desired clearance to wall and secure by tightening bolts Figs 26 27 5 Install Tee and Cleanout Chimney Figure 25 Figure 26 INSTALLATION WITH TEE BELOW TEE SUPPORT SHOWN WITH LEG BRACKETS MOUNT...

Page 19: ...on to the female end of the Chimney Branch by twisting clockwise 8 Complete Chimney Attach the Chimney Sections as in Step 7 in the Ceiling Supported Installation section Secure the chimney to the wa...

Page 20: ...e the Chase Top Flashing Spacers to allow the proper air gap clearances on the galvanized sheet The Chase Top Flashing Spacers are available to insure that the proper air gap is maintained Figure 29 d...

Page 21: ...th a high temperature 1000 F sealant Secure Anchor Plate with at least 4 1 4 x 4 masonry anchors Fig 30 It is very important that the Anchor Plate is level Be sure to maintain a 1 min clearance to com...

Page 22: ...he Slip Connector or Snap LockAdapter slips into the opening in the Ceiling Support or Finishing Collar Align the tabs on the Slip Connector or Snap LockAdapter with the notches in the face of the Sup...

Page 23: ...sk of chimney fire 4 How to Clean Have your chimney cleaned by a Certified Chimney Sweep if you have doubts about your ability to clean it Use a plastic wood or steel brush Do not use a brush that wil...

Page 24: ...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 che...

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