FPI P36-4 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
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INSTALLATION
RIGID PIPE VENTING ARRANGEMENTS
HORIZONTAL TERMINATIONS
FPI DIRECT VENT SYSTEM (FLEX)
(Propane & Natural Gas)
The diagram shows all allowable combinations of vertical runs with horizontal terminations, using one 90
o
elbow (two 45
o
elbows equal one 90
o
elbow).
Note: Must use optional rigid pipe adaptor (Part # 510-994) when using Rigid Pipe venting systems.
All Rigid Pipe Systems
4" inner diameter
6-5/8" outer diameter
FPI Flex Vent
4" inner diameter
6-7/8" inner diameter
• Maintain clearances to combustibles.
• Horizontal vent must be supported every 3 feet.
• Firestops are required at each fl oor level and whenever passing through a wall.
NOTE: If you are installing the P36 into a FPI Cabinet Mantel Kit, use the minimum horizontal vent height (centre-line of 40-1/2").
Remember to include the mantel base (3" in height) in your calculations and to maintain the 2" clearance with rigid pipe and fl ex
systems to the underside of the mantel top.
A vent guard should be used
whenever the termination is lower
than the specifi ed minimum or as
per local codes.
Note: FPI
Direct Vent System (Flex
Part #'s 946-515, 946-516) is
only approved for horizontal
terminations.
