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The following vent systems are acceptable for use with the DVL(25,33)FP series fireplaces:
Simpson Duravent® GS 4" - 6 ⅝", refer to page 23.
American Metal Products 4" - 6 ⅝"
Selkirk Direct-Temp® 4" - 6 ⅝"
Security Secure Vent® 4" - 6 ⅝"
Empire Horizontal Round Termination Kit DVVK-4RE. See Page 17 for termination venting information. Refer to the vent kit
instruction for additional installation requirements.
Empire Flexvent Kit DVVK-4F
Empire Flexvent Kit DVVK-4FV
VENT SYSTEMS
Installing the Vent System
Vent System Installation Precautions
Before starting installation of vent kits, the installer should read
these instructions and the Vent Kit Instructions to ensure that a
proper vent installation is completed. Consult your local Building
Codes before beginning the installation.
WARNING
THIS GAS FIREPLACE AND VENT ASSEMBLY MUST BE
VENTED DIRECTLY TO THE OUTSIDE AND MUST NEVER BE
ATTACHED TO A CHIMNEY SERVING A SEPARATE SOLID
FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE. EACH GAS APPLIANCE
MUST USE A SEPARATE VENT SYSTEM. COMMON VENT
SYSTEMS ARE PROHIBITED.
Vertical Venting
The inlet and exhaust vent pipes
MUST
be connected to the
proper collars on the unit
AND
to the termination cap or the unit
will not operate.
WARNING
MAJOR U.S. BUILDING CODES SPECIFY MINIMUM
CHIMNEY AND/OR VENT HEIGHT ABOVE THE ROOF TOP.
THESE MINIMUM HEIGHTS ARE NECESSARY IN THE
INTEREST OF SAFETY. SEE FIGURES 13 AND 14 FOR
MINIMUM HEIGHTS, PROVIDED THE TERMINATION CAP IS
AT LEAST 2 FEET FROM A VERTICAL WALL AND 2 FEET
BELOW A HORIZONTAL OVERHANG.
Note:
This also pertains to vertical vent systems installed on the
outside of the building.
Connecting the Vent Pipe
CAUTION
Sharp edges. Always use gloves when installing.