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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
®
Note:
If an offset is needed to avoid ob-
structions, you must support the vent pipe
every 3 feet. Use wall straps for this pur-
pose (see Figure 21). Whenever possible,
use 45
°
elbows instead of 90
°
elbows. The
45
°
elbow offers less restriction to the
flow of the flue gases and intake air.
5.
Place the flashing over the pipe
section(s) extending through the roof.
Secure the base of the flashing to the
roof and framing with roofing nails. Be
sure roofing material overlaps the top
edge of the flashing as shown in Figure
21. There must be a 1" clearance from
the vent pipe to combustible materials.
When installing the flashing on a metal
roof we require that putty tape is used
between the flashing and the roof. The
flashing must be secured to the roof us-
ing #8 x 3/4" screws and then sealed
with roof coating to prevent leakage
through the screw holes. A roof coat-
ing must also be applied around the pe-
rimeter to provide a proper seal.
6.
Continue to add pipe sections until the
height of the vent cap meets the mini-
mum building code requirements de-
scribed in Figure 8 on page 6.
Note
: You
must increase vent height for steep roof
pitches. Nearby trees, adjoining rooflines,
steep pitched roofs, and other similar fac-
tors may cause poor draft or down-draft-
ing in high winds. Increasing the vent
height may solve this problem.
7.
Twist-lock the vent cap onto the last
section of vent pipe and seal outer pipe
connection with high temperature sili-
cone sealant as specified in the second
warning on page 7.
Note:
If the vent pipe passes through any
occupied areas above the first floor, including
storage spaces and closets, you must enclose
pipe. You may frame and sheetrock the enclo-
sure with standard construction material. Make
sure and meet the minimum allowable clear-
ances to combustibles. Do not fill any of the
required air spaces with insulation.
Cathedral Ceiling Installation
1.
Remove shingles or other roof cover-
ing as necessary to cut the rectangular
hole for the support box. Mark the out-
line of the cathedral ceiling support box
on the roof sheathing using the locat-
ing hole as a center point.
2.
Cut the hole 1/8" larger than the sup-
port box outline (see Figure 23, page 13).
INSTALLATION FOR
VERTICAL TERMINATION
1.
Determine the route your vertical vent-
ing will take. If ceiling joists, roof
rafters, or other framing will obstruct
the venting system, consider an offset
(see Figure 21) to avoid cutting
loadbearing members.
Note:
Pay spe-
cial attention to these installation in-
structions for required clearances (air
space) to combustibles when passing
through ceilings, walls, roofs, enclo-
sures, attic rafters, etc. Do not pack air
spaces with insulation. Also note maxi-
mum vertical rise of the venting sys-
tem and any maximum horizontal off-
set limitations. Offsets must fall within
the parameters shown in Figure 8 on
page 6.
2.
Set the fireplace in desired location.
Drop a plumb line down from the ceil-
ing to the position of the fireplace exit
flue. Mark the center point where the
vent will penetrate the ceiling. Drill a
small locating hole at this point.
Drop a plumb line from the inside of
the roof to the locating hole in the ceil-
ing. Mark the center point where the
vent will penetrate the roof. Drill a
small locating hole at this point.
Flat Ceiling Installation
1.
Cut a 10" square hole in the ceiling us-
ing the locating hole as a center point.
The opening should be framed to
10"x10" (254mm x 254mm) inside di-
mensions, as shown in Figure 12 on
page 9 using framing lumber the same
size as the ceiling joists. If the area
above the ceiling is an insulated ceil-
ing or a room, nail firestop from the
top side. This prevents loose insulation
from falling into the required clearance
space. Otherwise, install firestop below
the framed hole. The firestop should be
installed with no less than three nails
per side (see Figure 22).
2.
Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and
elbows necessary to reach from the fire-
place flue up through the firestop. All
connections must be sealed with high
temperature silicone sealant as specified
in the second warning on page 7. Be sure
all pipe and elbow connections are fully
twist-locked (see Figure 11, page 8).
3.
Cut a hole in the roof using the locating
hole as a center point. (Cover any ex-
posed open vent pipes before cutting
hole in roof.) The 10"x10" hole must
be measured on the horizontal; actual
length may be larger depending on the
pitch of the roof. There must be a 1"
clearance from the vent pipe to combus-
tible materials. Frame the opening as
shown in Figure 12 on page 9.
4.
Connect a section of pipe and extend
up through the hole.
VENTING
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 21 - Offset with Wall Strap and 45
°
Elbows
45
°
Elbow
Wall Strap
Roof
Flashing
Ceiling Firestop
Figure 22 - Installing Firestop
If area above is not a room, install
firestop below framed hole.
If area above is a room, install firestop
above framed hole.
