Hearth: The hearth immediately under the Fireplace should be
constructed of non-combustible material - ceramic tile (not vinyl),
stone, or metal. Protect carpet or any combustible surface with a
hearth that covers an area equal to the full width and depth of the
Fireplace (24" x 30") or greater.
Clearance to combustible materials
Front ......................................................................................30"
Sides ........................................................................................8"
Rear of Fireplace...................................................................10"
Corners ....................................................................................2"
Rear of 90 Degree Elbow........................................................2"
TOOLS NEEDED:
MATERIALS NEEDED:
The venting/chimney system for your Franklin Gas
Fireplace must be constructed of Simpson Dura-Vent 4” x 6
5
/
8
”
direct vent gas pipe. All approved direct vent components bring
fresh air into the Fireplace and vent exhaust gasses at the same time
(see illustration 4.1).
Approved venting materials are available from Simpson
Dura-Vent Dealers or direct from Woodstock Soapstone Company.
Approved components are listed below.
Dura-Vent No.
Description
Galvanized
Black
Standard Direct Vent Kit consists of:
2 6
5
/
8
" x 2' Straight Pipe
904
904B
1 6
5
/
8
" x 11" - 14" Adjustable Pipe
911
911B
2 6
5
/
8
" x 90 Degree Swivel Elbow
990G
990BG
1 6
5
/
8
" Wall Thimble
942
*
1 6
5
/
8
" Wall Thimble Cover
940
940B
1 6
5
/
8
" Horizontal Termination
984
*
* Galvanized Only
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Installation Tools and Materials Needed
3. TOOLS NEEDED TO INSTALL THE FIREPLACE
4. APPROVED VENTING/CHIMNEY MATERIALS
EXHAUST OUT
AIR IN
AIR IN
• Multi-meter
• Manometer
• Gas sniffer
• Open end wrenches 1/2 inch and 7/16 inch
or adjustable end wrenches
• Window Clip Tool
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Drill
Illustration 4.1
Direct-vent pipe
sends exhaust out and brings air in
at the same time.
