VERTICAL THROUGH-THE-ROOF VENTING
The
maximum vertical run of vent pipe is 55 ft. from the top of the fireplace. The fireplace will support a run of a maxi-
mum of 55 ft. The vent system must be supported every 3 feet using Support Straps. Maintain 1" air space clearances on
all sides of vent components that are positioned vertically and 3” above horizontal pipe sections and components.
THIS FIREPLACE MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED MENDOTA APPROVED SERVICEPERSON.
1. Place the fireplace in its desired location. Drop a plum bob from the ceiling to the position of the fireplace flue exit.
Mark the location where the vent will penetrate the ceiling. Drill a small hole at this point. Next, drop a plum bob from
the roof to the hole previously drilled in the ceiling. Mark and drill the spot where the vent will penetrate the roof. De-
termine if ceiling joists, roof rafters or other framing will obstruct the venting system. You may choose to relocate the
fireplace or choose to offset the vent system to avoid cutting load bearing members.
2. Cut and frame a 9" x 9" opening in the ceiling centered on the hole drilled in Step 1.
3. To determine the length of the vent pipe required, measure the distance from the fireplace flue outlet to the ceiling, the
ceiling thickness, and the vertical rise in the attic or second story and allow sufficient vent height above roofline. For
two story installations, fire stops are required at each floor level. If an offset is needed in the attic, additional pipe and
elbows will be required.
4. Assemble the desired lengths of vent pipe and elbows to reach from the fireplace flue outlet. Ensure that all vent pipe
and elbow connections are in their fully twist-lock position and that inner pipe joints are sealed and are leak-proof.
Maintain 1" airspace clearances to combustibles around vertical pipe sections and 3" clearance above horizontal run
sections.
5. Cut a 9" x 9" opening in the roof, centered in the small drilled hole placed in the roof in Step 1. The opening should be
a sufficient size to meet all clearance requirements. Continue to assemble lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to
reach up through the roofline. Galvanized pipe and elbows may be utilized in the attic, as well as above the roofline.
The galvanized finish is desirable above the roofline due to its higher corrosive resistance.
a) If an offset is necessary, it is important to support the vent pipe every 3 ft. to avoid excessive stress on the el-
bows and possible separation. Wall straps are available for this purpose.
b) Whenever possible, use 45
º
elbows instead of 90
º
elbows. The 45
º
elbow offers less restriction to the flow
of flue gases and intake air. If a 90
º
elbow is necessary there must be a minimum of one pipe section rise be-
tween the 90
º
elbow and the vent cap. A maximum of three 90
º
elbows are allowed per installation.
6. Slip the flashing over the pipe sections protruding through the roof. Secure the base of the flashing to the roof with
roofing nails and seal flashing to roof. Ensure the roofing material overlaps the top edge of the flashing. Verify you
have at least the minimum clearance to combustibles at the roofline.
7. Continue to add pipe sections until the pipe and the vent cap meet the minimum building code requirements, as out-
lined in No. 8 on the following PAGE.
a) For multi-story vertical installation, a ceiling fire stop is required at the second floor and any subsequent floors.
The opening should be framed to 9" x 9" inside dimensions as described in step No. 5.
b) Any occupied areas above the first floor, including closets and storage spaces, which the vertical vent passes
through, must be enclosed. The enclosure may be framed and sheet rocked with standard construction mate-
rials, however, be sure to maintain minimum allowable clearances between the outside of the vent pipe and
the combustible surfaces of the enclosure.
8. Height "*H" of top of vent cap can be determined as follows:
9. Complete installation with storm collar and vent cap.
IMPORTANT: REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGES 14-17 WHILE FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
"H" DIMENSION
ROOF PITCH
FEET
METERS
FLAT to 6/12
2
.6
7/12 to 9/12
2
.6
10/12 to 12/12
4
1.2
13/12 to 16/12
6
1.8
17/12 to 21/12
8
2.4
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