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RFSDV22/32/42 Freestanding Direct Vent Fireplace
9. Install storm collar and seal around the pipe.
10. Add additional vent lengths for proper height. (Fig.
26)
11. Apply high temperature sealant to 4" and 7" collars
of vertical vent termination and install.
If there is a room above ceiling level, firestop spacer
must be installed on both the bottom and the top side
of the ceiling joists. If an attic is above ceiling level a
7DVAIS (Attic Insulation Shield) must be installed. (Fig.
27)
The enlarged ends of the vent section always face down-
ward. (Fig. 28)
Attic Insulation
Shield
Joist
Ceiling
Installation
11"
(279mm)
Firestop Spacer
Nails (4)
11"
(279mm)
FP1029
Fig. 27 Place firestop spacer(s) and secure.
3 #5 Sheet Metal
Screws per Joint
Sealant
Storm
Collar
TWL101a
Fig. 28 Roof flashing.
3 #5 Sheet
Metal
Screws per
Joint
Sealant
Storm
Collar
Vertical Through-the-Roof Installation
1. Locate your fireplace.
2. Plumb to centre of the (4") flue collar from ceiling
above and mark position.
3. Cut opening equal to 9
³⁄₈
" x 9
³⁄₈
" (240mm x 240mm).
4. Proceed to plumb for additional openings through
the roof. In all cases, the opening must provide a
minimum of 1 inch clearance to the vent pipe, i.e.,
the hole must be at least 9
³⁄₈
" x 9
³⁄₈
" (240mm x
240mm).
5. Place fireplace into position.
6. Place firestop(s) #7DVFS or Attic Insulation Shield
#7DVAIS into position and secure. (Fig. 27)
7. Install roof support (Fig. 25) and roof flashing mak-
ing sure upper flange of flashing is below the shin-
gles. (Fig. 27)
8. Install appropriate pipe sections until above the
flashing. (Fig. 27)
Typical Ceiling
Support Application
(7DVCS)
Typical Roof Support
Application
FP1184
Fig. 25 Venting supports.
2' Min.
Storm
Collar
Roof Flashing
Roof Support
Ceiling
Joists
Joists
Attic Insulation
Shield
Attic
Insulation
40'
(12.2mm)
FP1344
Fig. 26 Typical straight up installation.