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PL52DF* Indoor Gas Fireplace
XG0218 - 160215
Installation
Section 3: Venting
Figure 7.
Flue cover and collar removal, Top Vented
fireplace.
Figure 7a
Flue cover and collar installation, Rear Vented
fireplace.
Montigo supplies a variety of direct venting and termination
options.
The direct vent termination location MUST be
selected such that it is the highest point in the venting
assembly.
It should also be selected such that it provides
the shortest vent run possible. Should it be impossible to
ensure that the termination is the highest point or to meet
the venting guidelines laid out below please contact your
Montigo dealer to discuss power venting options.
NOTES FOR PLANNING VENTING:
Venting can originate from the unit through the top or
through the rear
Venting can terminate through the roof or through an
exterior wall.
Refer to Appendix A - Termination Locations to ensure
the planned termination location is acceptable.
Once the termination location has been established,
refer to the appropriate section below for installation
details
All fireplaces shipped from the factory are
Top vent
with 5" and 10" collar installed.
Silicone application is not required when joining
Montigo vent pipes and components.
UNITS CANNOT BE REAR VENTED
STRAIGHT THROUGH THE WALL.
REAR VENT APPLICATIONS MUST BE
MULTI-ELBOW.
5” Inner Flue Collar
Outer Flue Collar
Flue Gasket
Flue Cover Plate
10”
Flue Gasket
Flue Cover Plate
10”Outer Flue Collar
5” Inner Flue Collar
Note:
Images are shown without screens for clarity
purposes. However, your fireplace should not be operated
without proper installation of screens.
Section 3-1: Converting to Rear Vent
Use the following instructions to convert a
PL52DF*
for
Rear Vent use:
1. Remove the Rear flue cover and gasket (5" and 10")
on the flue outlet, as shown in
Figure 7.
2. Next, Remove the Top flue collar's (5" and 10") on the
flue outlet, as shown in
Figure 7.
3.
Install the (removed) Rear flue cover and gasket
material, to the Top vent outlet. Fasten the cover with
included hardware, as illustrated
Figure 7a
.
Section 3-1-1: Converting to 5"/ 8" Venting
(VERTICAL VENT RUNS OVER 8' FROM TOP OF UNIT
ONLY)
Use the following instructions to convert a
PL52DF*
from
5"/ 10" to 5"/ 8" venting for Top or Rear Vent use outside of
8 feet vertically from the unit:
1. Remove the 10" outer flue collar on the flue outlet, from
the desired vent start - TOP or REAR
2. Install the separately ordered 8" reducing collar
(
RVA108
) on the Top or Rear vent outlet.
Note:
If power venting, vent run must be reduced to 5"/8"
or 4"/7". contact your Montigo dealer to discuss power
venting options.
