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RFSDV24/34 Freestanding Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
10003550
General Information on Assembling Vent Pipes
Canadian Installations:
The venting system must be installed in accordance
with the current CSA-B149 .1 installation code.
USA Installations:
The venting system must conform with local codes and/
or the current National Fuel Gas code ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54.
Only venting components manufactured by CFM Cor-
poration can be used in Direct Vent systems.
Twist Lock Pipes
When using CFM Corporation twist-lock pipe it is not
necessary to use sealant on the joints. The only areas
of the venting system that need to be sealed with high
temperature silicone sealant are the collars on the
fireplace and termination, and the sliding joint of any
telescopic vent section used in the system.
Fig. 6a
Termination clearances.
To join the twist lock pipes together, simply align the
beads of the male end with the grooves of the female
end, then while bringing the ends together, twist the
pipe until the flange on the female end contacts the
external flange on the male end. It is recommended that
you secure the joints with three (3) sheet metal screws,
however this is not mandatory with twist lock pipe.
To make it easier to assemble the joints we suggest
putting a lubricant (Vaseline or similar) on the male end
of the twist lock pipe prior to assembly.
TWL100
Twist Lock Pipe
3/12/99 djt
Male End
Female End
Screw Holes
TWL100
Fig. 7
Twist-lock pipe joints.
Outside Corner
Inside Corner
Termination Clearances
Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors.
G =
Combustible
6" (152 mm)
Noncombustible
2" (51 mm)
F =
Combustible
6" (152 mm)
Noncombustible
2" (51 mm)
G
Balcony -
with no side wall
M =
Combustible &
Noncombustible
12" (305 mm)
M
Balcony -
with perpendicular side wall
M =
24" (610 mm)
P =
20” (508 mm)
M
F
Alcove Applications*
C
D
C
E
V
V
Combustible &
Noncombustible
V
V
V
E
= Min. 6” (152 mm) for
non-vinyl sidewalls
Min. 12” (305 mm) for
vinyl sidewalls
O
= 8’ (2.4 m) Min.
O
P
584-15
No.
of Caps
D
Min.
C
Max.
1
3’ (.9 mm) 2 x D
Actual
2
6’ (1.8 m)
1 x D
Actual
3
9’ (2.7 m)
2/3 x D
Actual
4
12’ (3.7 m) 1/2 x D
Actual
D
Min.
= # of Termination caps x 3
C
Max.
= (2 / # termination caps) x D
Actual
*NOTE:
Termination in an alcove space (spaces open only on one side and with an overhang) is permitted with the dimensions
specified for vinyl or non-vinyl siding and soffits. 1. There must be a 3’ (914 mm) minimum between termination caps. 2. All
mechanical air intakes within 10’ (1 m) of a termination cap must be a minimum of 3’ (914 mm) below the termination cap. 3. All
gravity air intakes within 3’ (914 mm) of a termination cap must be a minimum of 1’ (305 mm) below the termination cap.
