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Figure 5.22
Figure 5.23
4. Pass the flex pipe down through the center of the
chimney system, and center the top adapter on the top
of the chimney pipe. Drill four 1/8 in. (3 mm) diameter
holes through the top adapter, and into the chimney
top. Ensure that you are drilling into the metal on the
chimney. Twist lock the high wind termination cap onto
the top adapter (Figures 5.22 and 5.23).
5. Pull the flex pipe down through the ceiling support box,
until it protrudes approximately 3 in. (76 mm). Connect
the flex pipe to the retro connector, and attach with sheet
metal screws.
6. Push the flex pipe back up into the ceiling support box,
center the retro connector, and attach it to the support
box with sheet metal screws.
7. The connection between the appliance and the retro
connector may be completed with sections of direct vent
pipe.
L. Existing Masonry Chimney
SHOWING TWO 30 FT.
(9 M) SECTIONS OF
FLEX LINER
PIPE LENGTH
(OPTIONAL)
CO-AXIAL TO CO-LINEAR
CONNECTOR PART
#923GCL
CHIMNEY LINER
TERMINATION CAP PART
#923GK
3 IN. (76 MM) FLEX LINER
Type A
Type C - Up & Out Installation
*NOTE: In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the word
damper shall be replaced with the words flue restrictor.
Figure 5.24
SHEET METAL SCREWS
HIGH WIND
TERMINATION CAP
DRILL FOUR 1/8 IN. (3 MM)
DIAMETER HOLES
1. Before cutting any holes, assemble the desired sections
of direct vent pipe to determine the center of the masonry
penetration.
2. Once the center point of the penetration has been
determined, cut a 6 in. (152 mm) diameter hole in the
masonry. If the hole is too large, the retro connector
might not mount properly; if the hole is too small, the
appliance might starve for intake air. If there is a frame
wall in front of the masonry wall, cut and frame a 10
in. (254 mm) square opening in the wall (centered
around the 6 in. (152 mm) masonry opening). If there
is sheet rock only (no studs) in front of the masonry
the 10 in. (254 mm) opening is still needed, but does
not need to be framed. If the hole is framed a round
support box/wall thimble is required. This allows the
retro connector to mount directly on the masonry and
provide the correct clearances to combustibles (Figure
5.25).
Ensure that existing chimney is functionally sound and clean.
• Have inspection done by qualified chimney sweep or
professional installer BEFORE converting to direct vent
appliance.
CAUTION
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