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4.11
VENTING
WARNING: Proper installation of the vent system, as required in this manual, is vital to the performance of
this Fireplace. Oversights or failure to conform to all installation requirements will void the applicable
warranty.
The FV48 Fireplace must be vented to the outside and must use one of the approved rigid coaxial ducting
system.
This heater must be properly connected to a venting system in accordance with the manufacturer's
installation instructions. Operation of this heater when not connected to a pr operly installed and
maintained venting system can result in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and possibly death.
If the vent system of this appliance is disconnected for any reason, the vent and air intake systems must be
properly reassembled and resealed b efore this appliance is put into use.
CAUTION:
Each installation must conform to all local, state and national codes. Refer to the national fuel
gas code and local zoning and code authorities for details on installation requirements. The Mendota
Fireplaces must be vented to the outside in accordance with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas
Code. In the absence of local codes, the installation must conform with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1
(NFPA 54), or Canadian Code CAN1 -B149 or most current edition, also known as NFPA 54. Do not connect
this Fireplace to a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel or gas -burning appliance.
Do Not Use any silicone sealants at pipe joints. Stove gasket cements may be used at pipe joints
but is not required
.
Required Clearances to Vent Pipes
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Clearance to top of a horizontal vent pipe or the top of a horizontal discharge elbow shall be 3” minimum.
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Clearance to the sides of a horizontal vent pipe and elbows shall be 1” minimum.
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Clearance to the bottom of a horiz
ontal vent pipe and elbows shall be 1” minimum
Wall Thimble Information
A wall thimble is required to be installed when penetrating any combustible wall, regardless of whether the wall Is an internal wall
or an external wall.
Wall thimbles are designed to reduce the required clearances to the exterior surfaces of the vent pipe that pass through
combustible walls. The hole size that is specified to be cut in the wall for installation of the wall thimble takes into consideration the
reduced clearance requirement.
