Malm Fireplaces 34 Zircon Direct Vent, Assembly And Installation Instructions Manual

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EXHAUST INTAKE
EXHAUST INTAKE
3" Flex
3 inch flex is used from the unit connectors to the support box. It is mandatory that the ends be con -
nected to the correct connections on the support box. The exhaust from the unit must be connected
to the corresponding exhaust connector on the support box. Failure to properly connect the unit
exhaust connector to the support box exhaust connection could result in damage to the venting and
or unit. The flex pipe is not included with the unit. It is available from Malm or your dealer in 25' and
35' lengths.
Step 1.
Determine the length of flex needed
from the unit connectors to the Support Box. If
additional flex lengths are needed connect two
sections together using 3 inch connectors.
Step 2.
Cut the flex to the length needed. Se -
lect a length to be the Exhaust length and mark
both ends.
Step 3.
Connect the section of flex marked as
the Exhaust in Step 2 and Sheet Metal Screw
the Flex Pipe to the Exhaust Connector at Top
of unit hood.
Step 4.
Connect the non-marked vent to the
Intake Connector at the top of the unit connec -
tor.
Step 5.
The unit connector pipe covers the 3"
flex. The Standard unit includes enough con -
nector pipe for a ceiling height of 96 inches or 8
feet from the floor to the ceiling. This is consists
of 3 - 24 inch lengths of pipe.
1 - Connector Pipe
1 - Mid Pipe Section
1 - Slip Pipe Section
Step 6.
Thread the two flex tubes thru the Starter Pipe Section and place the Starter Section into
the unit hood.
Step 7.
Insert the Slip Pipe Section into the Mid Section only as far as necessary to make the flex
connection at the Support Box connectors. This should be about 4 inches below the Support Box.
Step 8.
Slide the Mid and Slip pipes over the 3 inch flex as you insert the Mid Pipe Section into the
top of the Starter Pipe Section.
Step 9.
Connect the marked Exhaust flex tube to the Exhaust connector at the Support Box by
sheet metal screws or hose clamps.
Step 10.
Connect the Intake flex tube to the Intake connector of the Support Box by sheet metal
scews or hose clamps and make certain that the connections are secure.
Step 11.
Extend the slip section into the Support Box. Make sure that the cleats on the end of the
pipe are locked into the Support Box.
Unit Connector to Support Box Connection
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