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inStALLAtiOn
WARNING: Read all instruc-
tions completely and thoroughly
before attempting installation.
Failure to do so could result in
serious injury, property dam
-
age or loss of life. Operation of
improperly installed and main
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tained venting system could
result in serious injury, property
damage or loss of life.
NOTICE: Failure to follow these in-
structions will void the warranty.
VENTING INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
Consult.local.building.codes.before.beginning.
the.installation..The.installer.must.make.sure.
to. select. the. proper. vent. system. for. instal-
lation..Before.installing.vent.kit,.the.installer.
must read this fireplace manual and vent kit
instructions.
Only a qualified service person should install
venting. system.. The. installer. must. follow.
these.safety.rules:
•. Wear.gloves.and.safety.glasses.for.protec-
tion
•. Use.extreme.caution.when.using.ladders.
or.when.on.roof.tops
•. Be. aware. of. electrical. wiring. locations. in.
walls.and.ceilings
The. following. actions. will. void. the. warranty.
on.your.venting.system:
•. Installation.of.any.damaged.venting.compo-
nent
•. Unauthorized. modification. of. the. venting.
system
•. Installation. of. any. component. part. not.
manufactured.or.approved.by.DESA.
•. Installation. other. than. as. instructed. by.
these.instructions
NOTICE: All Vexar direct vent fire
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places must use DESA 5/8" pipe
components and terminations.
WARNING: This gas fireplace
and vent assembly must be
vented directly to the outside. The
venting system must NEVER be
attached to a chimney serving a
separate solid fuel burning appli
-
ance. Each gas appliance must
use a separate vent system. Do
not use common vent systems.
WARNING: Horizontal sec-
tions of this vent system require
a minimum clearance of 2" from
the top of the pipe and 1" mini
-
mum to the sides and bottom.
Vertical sections of this system
require a minimum of 1" clear
-
ance to combustible materials
on all sides of the pipe.
VENTING INSTALLATION
1. Install elbow to fireplace collar adapter
located.on.back.of.the.unit.at.a.45°.angle..
Slide.elbow.over.collar.and.twist.to.lock..
Check.to.insure.proper.connection.(see.
Figure.6).
2.. Continue.to.install.remainder.of.pipe.for.
desired.installation..Make.sure.each.sec-
tion.is.twist-locked.securely.
3.. When.installation.of.vent.pipe.is.complete,.
in.stall.vent.termination..Depending.on.the.
location of your fireplace, you will vent
vertically.or.horizontally..
Figure 6 - Venting Installation
Female.
Locking.Lugs
Male.
Locking.Lugs
Vertical.Flue.
Restrictor.
(For.Vertical.
Venting.
Application)
