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Fig. 25 - Run flex through opening
3”
(
76mm
)
3
1/2
”
(89mm)
2
1
⁄
4
”
(57mm)
Fig. 24 - Dimensions
Using a 3”
(76mm)
hole saw, drill a hole
where the vent outlet is
to be placed
(Fig. 24)
.
The hole needs to be
enlarged in the direction
of the incoming flexible
duct. This is done by
creating a 2
1
⁄
4
”
(57mm)
x
1
⁄
2
”
(13mm)
rectangle,
which will allow the
Rough-In Boot to slide
easily into the wall.
For ease of installation, it is recommended to use the
2”
(51mm)
flexible duct and vents for retrofit applications.
With the proper preparations, installing vents into finished
walls and ceilings is quick and simple.
Once the hole is finished, run the flexible duct
through the wall/ceiling to the vent outlet. If installed
in drywall, care must be taken when pulling the flex out
of the opening
(Fig. 25)
. Too much force can result in
damage to the dry wall.
Installing 2”
Vents in Retrofits
The Rough-In Boot needs a little preparation before it
can be mounted to the flexible duct. The corners need to
be trimmed along the score lines of each corner
(Fig. 26)
.
This will allow the Rough-In Boot to be completely hidden
with a beauty ring
(Fig. 32)
.
Fig. 26 - Trim off the 4 corners
The Rough-In Boot is then connected to flexible duct and
mechanically attached with a self tapping screw
(Fig. 27)
.
Fig. 27 - Secure flex to Rough-In Boot
Next the flex is fed back into the wall and Rough-In Boot
slid into the hole
(Fig. 28)
.
Fig. 28 - Feed the flex back into the wall
If being installed in drywall, with the boot seated firmly
against the top, 3 pilot holes need to be drilled for 1/4”
(6.7mm)
drywall anchors
(Fig. 30)
.
In drywall applications, 3 drywall anchors (1/4” or 6.7mm)
should be used to secure the Rough-In Boot to the wall
(Fig.
31)
.
The Rough-In Boot is
placed at the top of the
hole; top is the opposite
side of the cut out
rectangle
(Fig. 41)
.
Fig. 29 - The Top
Fig. 30 - Pre-drill for anchors
Fig. 31 - Anchors
The hole and Rough-In Boot can be completely hidden if a
beauty ring is used in conjunction with a vent plate
(Fig. 32)
.
Fig. 32 - Beauty ring with Vent Plate
Once drywall anchors are installed, screw down the
Rough-In Boot and secure it in place.
Module DUC
Installing Plenum and Branch Duct (7/9)
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