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INSTALLATION
1. Unpack vent components and check that all items are included.
2. Check to see that the vent spacer springs are located around the
flue vent at 8" and 12" intervals along its length. See Figure A.
If not, stretch the spacer springs to about 15" long and wrap them
around the flue, then interlock the ends of each spring about 2".
See Figure B. Maintain equal distance between spring spacers.
3. Use existing 8" dia. inlet collar to attach outer vent pipe.
4. Install the Wall Firestop/Thimble assembly as required through
the wall. Refer to the venting charts in the fireplace manual
to determine the proper height and size of the vent opening.
The minimum opening should be 10" wide by 12" high. The
minimum combustible clearance from the horizontal vent is 1"
from sides and bottom, and 3" above the vent pipe. See Figure D.
5. In most cases, after determining the length of the vent that is
needed, it may be easier to install the flue and outer vent pipes to
the Termination Cap first, then from the outside, feed the venting
through the wall to the fireplace.
6. If the venting is to long, trim off any excess vent before
attaching the vent end connectors.
7. Attach the Termination Cap to the outside of the house.
8. Prior to making the vent connections, apply high temperature
sealant (1000 degree F min.) to the vent connections before
securing with the band clamps provided. Note: the flue pipe end
without the adapter
is to be installed to the Termination Cap.
9. Apply sealant to the outside of the flue pipe adapter and connect
to the flex flue pipe. Then insert the adapter into the fireplace
flue. Secure flue adapter to the fireplace flue with a minimum of
two screws provided. See Figure C.
10. Attach the Outer Vent pipe to the 8" dia. Collar on the fireplace
with a large band clamp provided. Sealant may also be used on
the outer vent connections.
11. Check all vent connections for tightness. Make sure horizontal
venting has the proper rise and combustible clearances required.
Refer to venting charts in fireplace instruction manual.
DVVK-5F FLEX VENT INSTRUCTIONS
FLEX OUTER VENT
FLEX FLUE PIPE
SPACER
SPRINGS
BAND CLAMP
5” DIA. FLUE
ADAPTOR
COLLAR
5” DIA. FLEX
FLUE PIPE
8” DIA. FLEX
VENT PIPE
APPLY HIGH
TEMPERATURE
SEALANT
8” DIA. FIREPLACE
INLET COLLAR
Top of Vent
Combustibles NOT
allowed in shaded
area
1"
1"
3"
(25 mm)
8” Diameter
intake vent
5” Diameter flue
(25 mm)
(76 mm)
• (1) Horizontal Termination Cap
• (1) 4-foot section of Flex vent with spacers (5" flue/8" outer pipe)
with flue adapter collar
• (1) Wall Firestop/Thimble Assembly
• Hardware pack that includes band clamps and screws
Flex venting can be installed either vertically or horizontally off of the DVP Series fireplaces. When installing a horizontal vent run
from top connections, maintain at least ½" rise for every 12" of vent run. When venting horizontal off the rear vent connections,
allow a minimum rise of 2". Refer to the Figure 42 when mounting termination near vinyl siding.
CAUTION: Always stretch and secure venting with wire or metal strapping to ensure that the horizontal runs do not sag.
If space permits, it is generally easier to attach venting in the top vent configuration.
Because of sharp edges, always use gloves when handling the flex vent components.
Vent connections should overlap a minimum of 1" for proper sealing.
Always follow the general venting requirements for vent terminal location, vent lengths, and clearance to combustible materials.
Figure A
Figure C
8”
(203 mm)
8”
(203 mm)
8”
(203 mm)
4” FLEX
VENT PIPE
SPACER
SPRING
The
DVVK-5F FLEX VENT KIT
includes the following components:
Figure D
Figure B
