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DVVK-5F FLEX VENT INSTRUCTIONS
The
DVVK-5F FLEX VENT KIT
includes the following components:
• (1) Horizontal Termination Cap
• (1) 4-foot section of Flex vent with spacers (5-inch flue/
8-inch outer pipe) with flue adapter collar
•
(1) Wall Firestop/Thimble Assembly
•
Hardware pack that includes band clamps and screws
Maintain at least 1/2-inch rise for every 12 inches of vent run.
CAUTION
• Because of sharp edges, always use gloves when
handling the flex vent components.
•
Always follow the general venting requirements for
vent terminal location, vent lengths, and clearance to
combustible materials.
• Always stretch and secure venting with wire or metal
strapping to ensure that the horizontal runs do not sag.
• Vent connections should overlap a minimum of 1 inch
for proper sealing.
NOTE:
For installation of Flex Venting on Fireplaces that have
Flue and Inlet Vent collars flush with top of the fireplace, it is
recommended that an SD58DVA-FCF Connector be used.
When using the SD58DVA-FCF Flex Vent Connector, it will
require removing (or cutting off) the 5" diameter adapter from the
DVVK5F Flex Flue.
See Step 10b and Figure 59b.
INSTALLATION
1.
Unpack vent components and check that all items are included.
2. Check to see that the vent spacer springs are located around
the flue vent at 8 inch intervals along its length.
See Figures
57 and 58.
If not, stretch the spacer springs to about 15 inches
long and wrap them around the flue, then interlock the ends of
each spring. Maintain equal distance between spring spacers.
Figure 57
5” FLEX
VENT PIPE
SPACER
SPRING
8” FLEX
VENT PIPE
Figure 58
3. Attach a 6-inch piece of hard pipe to raise the connection
point above the fireplace.
4.
Use existing 8-inch diameter inlet collar to attach outer vent pipe.
5. Install the Wall Firestop/Thimble assembly as required
through the wall. Refer to the venting charts in the fireplace
manual to determine the proper height and size of the vent
opening. The minimum opening should be 10-inches wide by
12-inches high. The minimum combustible clearance from
the horizontal vent is 1 inch from sides and bottom, and 3
inches above the vent pipe.
6. In most cases, after determining the length of the vent that
is needed, it may be easier to install the flue and outer vent
pipes to the Termination Cap first, then from the outside,
feed the venting through the wall to the fireplace.
7. If the venting is to long, trim off any excess vent before
attaching the vent end connectors.
8. Attach the Termination Cap to the outside of the house.
CAUTION
Do not use force when installing the Horizontal Vent
Termination into the flex venting. Always stretch venting
out first, then cut off excess vent material prior to sliding
the vent termination into the flue and inlet venting. Forcing
the termination cap into the flex venting will deform the
flue venting, which will restrict the exhaust gases, and
cause improper operation of the fireplace.
