Installation
(for qualified installers only)
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Vent Installation
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In addition to the requirements below, follow the requirements provided with the vent.
Use a firestop whenever
passing through a ceiling
Vertical Termination
Use a roof flashing and storm collar
whenever passing through the roof
Use a support box
on exposed vent
Vertical Vent
Requirements
Use a firestop whenever
passing through a wall
Horizontal Termination
Maintain a minimum 1" clearance (2" in
some cases - see "Clearances") from
vent to any combustible
Minimum
Framing for
wall thimble
Horizontal Vent
Requirements
Minimum framing
for fire stop
Maintain a minimum 1"
clearance from vent to
any combustible
8-5/8"
or
10"
8-5/8"
or
10"
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Apply high-temperature silicone to the inner and outer pipe before assembling the sections (on the
male, upper section). This seals the inner pipe from the outer pipe. Slide the sections together and
turn 1/4 turn until the sections lock in place. Install three metal screws through each joint to lock the
outer section in place (see the instructions included with the vent for further details).
Apply a 1/8" (3 mm)
bead of high-
temperature silicone
to the inner and
outer pipe. The
silicone must seal
the inner pipe from
the outer pipe.
Silicone
Silicone
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Horizontal sections require a 1/4" rise every 12" of travel
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Horizontal sections require non-combustible support every three feet (e.g.: plumbing tape)