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7. From the exterior of the home, slide the horizontal vent cap over the end of the horizontal pipe and tightly secure the
cap to the wall with screws. Seal with a high-quality caulking.
NOTE:
Combustible wall thickness must be 4" to 8" maximum
NOTE:
Vent Cap should not be recessed into wall or siding.
VERTICAL RISE with HORIZONTAL TERMINATION
The minimum vertical section required to be connected directly to the starter adapter on this fireplace is 60 inches
when used with a maximum horizontal run of 25 ft. If the total length of the vertical sections connected directly to the
starter adapter on this fireplace is between 5 feet and 17 feet, you are allowed a maximum 25 feet horizontal run.
This fireplace provides a maximum flexibility in the use of 90
0
elbows when more than 5 feet of vertical starter section
is connected to the starter collar. If 5 feet or more vertical section is connected to the starter collar, you may use three
90-degree elbows and 25 feet of horizontal pipe sections for a horizontal termination.
For other venting configurations within these maximum limits, see Master Venting Chart.
Combined total length of all pipe sections (include restriction of elbows) in the vent system shall be less than 40 feet.
NOTE:
The horizontal run of vent pipe must be level or have a ¼" rise for every 1' of run toward the termination.
Never allow the vent to run downward. This will cause high temperatures and the possibility of a fire.
This FV34 DECOR Fireplace must be installed by a qualified Mendota service person
1.
Position fireplace in desired location. See 2.2.16.5 Exterior Vent Locations and Restrictions for guidelines on proper
vent cap placement on exterior of home. Check to determine if wall studs are in the way when vent system is
attached. If this is the case, you may want to adjust the fireplace location.
2.
Locate where vent pipe will pass through any ceilings and will penetrate
the outside wall. Since vent pipe sections "overlap" we suggest pre-
assembling and measuring the total vent pipe run so you can more
accurately locate the point where the vent pipe will penetrate the outside
wall. Be sure all vent components are properly twist locked and leak-
proof.
3.
Cut and frame a 9
” wide x 10” high opening in the outside wall openings
and 9
” x
9
” opening in ceiling openings. The outside wall
hole must be
positioned so the vent system will run level or have a ¼" on rise AND be
perpendicular to the wall. The height of the opening must be located to
meet all building codes and not allow the termination to be easily blocked
or obstructed. A ceiling fire stop spacer is required at any floor (ceiling)
opening.
4.
Connect vent pipe to the fireplace adapter on top of fireplace vent outlet.
5.
The horizontal pipe must end flush with the exterior wall of the home.
Horizontal pipe will require a proper support every 3 ft. of vent pipe.
THERE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 1" CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES FROM
ALL VENT PIECES ON THE SIDES AND BOTTOM AND 3" ABOVE
HORIZONTAL RUNS.
A wall thimble must always be used when penetrating combustible wall materials
.
NOTE:
Combustible wall thickness must be 4" to 8" maximum.
1.
From the exterior of the home, slide the horizontal vent cap over the end of the
horizontal pipe and tightly secure the vent cap to the wall with screws. Seal with high
quality caulking.
NOTE:
Venting terminal (Vent Cap) should not be recessed into wall or siding.
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H
18”
6”
24”
4’
3’
11’
4’
18’
5’
-
17’
25’
For V greater than
17’, see Master
Vent Chart
V
ONE(1) 90° ELBOW
TOP VENT
HORIZONTAL TERMINATION
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