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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
Installation and Operation Instructions
900299-00, 05/2016
Innovative Hearth Products
DRT40 Multi-View Series Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace
Figure 31
Figure 32
Figure 34
Figure 33
If the vent system extends more than 5' (1.5
m) above the roof flashing, stabilizers may be
necessary. Additional screws may be used at
section joints for added stability. Guide wires
may be attached to the joint for additional sup-
port on multiple joint configurations.
G. Continue installation of horizontal/inclined
sections - Continue with the installation of the
straight vent sections in horizontal/inclined run
as described in Step C. Install support straps
every 5' (1.52 m) along horizontal/inclined vent
runs using conventional plumber’s tape. It is
very important that the horizontal/inclined
run be maintained in a straight (no dips) and
slightly elevated plane in a direction away
from the fireplace 1/4" per foot (20 mm per
meter) of horizontal vent. Use a carpenter’s
level to measure from a constant surface and
adjust the support straps as necessary.
It is important to maintain the required clear-
ances to combustibles: 1" (26 mm) at all sides
for all vertical runs; and 3" (77 mm) at the
top, 1" (26 mm) at sides, and 1" (26 mm) at
the bottom for all horizontal/inclined runs.
F. Change vent direction to horizontal/inclined
run - At transition from or to a horizontal/in-
clined run, install the SV4.5E45 and SV4.5E90
elbows in the same manner as the straight vent
sections. The elbows feature a twist section to
allow them to be routed about the center axis
of their initial collar section to align with the
required direction of the next vent run element.
Twist elbow sections in a clockwise direction
only so as to avoid the possibility of unlocking
any of the previously connected vent sections.
See
Figure 30
.
E. Support the vertical vent run sections -
NOTE: Proper venting support is very important.
The weight of the vent must not be supported
by the fireplace in any degree.
Support the vertical portion of the venting
system every 8 feet (2.4m) above the fireplace
vent outlet. One method of support is by utiliz-
ing field-provided support straps (conventional
plumber's tape). Secure the plumber's tape to
the framing members with nails or screws.
Loop
the tape around the vent, securing the ends of
the tape to the framing. If desired, sheet metal
screws #6 x 1/2" length may be used to secure
the support straps to the vent pipe. Refer to
Figure 29.
Figure 30
SV4.5E90
(90
°
Elbow)
8-1/8"
(206 mm)
Swivel Joint
(360
°
swivel)
4-13/16"
(122 mm)
SV4.5E45
(45
°
Elbow)
Swivel Joint
(360
°
swivel)
C
D
Storm
Collar
K. Install the vertical termination - The final
step involves installation of the SV4.5CGV-1
Vertical Termination. Extend the vent sections
to the height as shown in the "Vertical vent ter-
mination section" on
Page 6
. The SV4.5CGV-1
Vertical Termination
(Figure 34)
installs in the
exact same fashion as any other Secure Vent
section. Align the termination over the end of
the previously installed section, adjusting the
radial alignment until the four locking dimples
of the termination are aligned with the inlets of
the four incline channels of the last vent section.
Push the termination down until it fully engages,
then twist the termination clockwise running the
dimples down and along the incline channels
until they seat at the end of the channels.
I. Install the roof flashing - Extend the vent
sections through the roof structure. Install the
roof flashing over the vent section and posi-
tion such that the vent column rises vertically
(use carpenters level)
(Figure 32)
. Nail along
perimeter to secure flashing or adjust roofing to
overlap the flashing edges at top and sides only
and trim where necessary. Seal the top and both
sides of the flashing with waterproof caulking.
J. Install the storm collar - Install the storm
collar, supplied with the flashing, over the vent/
flashing joint. See
Figure 33
. Loosen the storm
collar screw. Slide collar down until it meets
the top of the flashing. Tighten the adjusting
screw. Apply non-combustible caulking or
mastic around the circumference of the joint
to provide a water tight seal.
H. Frame roof opening - Identify location for
vent at the roof. Cut and/or frame opening per
Roof Framing Chart and
Figure 31
.
Framing Dimensions for Roof
Pitch
C
D
0/12
10-1/2"
(267 mm)
10-1/2"
(267 mm)
6/12
10-1/2"
(267 mm)
12"
(305 mm)
12/12
10-1/2"
(267 mm)
17-3/4"
(451 mm)
