Continental Fireplaces BCDV2CFN, Installation And Operating Instruction

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FIGURE 51

FIGURE 52

DO NOT FILL THIS SPACE WITH ANY TYPE OF MATERIAL.

A vent pipe shield will prevent any materials such as insulation, from fi lling up the 1" air space 
around the pipe. Nail headers between the joist for extra support. 

2. 

Apply a bead of caulking (not supplied) to the framework or to the Wolf Steel vent pipe shield 

plate or equivalent (in the case of a fi nished ceiling), and secure over the opening in the ceiling. 
A fi restop must be placed on the bottom of each framed opening in a roof or ceiling that the venting system passes through.

Apply a bead of caulking all around and place a fi restop spacer over the vent shield to restrict cold air from 
being drawn into the room or around the fi replace. Ensure that both spacer and shield maintain the required 
clearance to combustibles. Once the vent pipe is installed in its fi nal position, 
apply high temperature sealant 
W573-0002 (not supplied) between the vent pipe and the fi restop 
spacer.

3. 

In the attic, slide the vent pipe collar down to cover up the open end 

of the shield and tighten. This will prevent any materials, such as 
insulation, from fi lling up the 1" air space around the pipe.

VERTICAL INSTALLATION

1. 

Determine the air terminal location, cut and frame 9 3/4" for the BCDV36CF(G), or 10 3/4" for 

the BCDV42CF square opening in the ceiling and an opening in the roof to provide the minimum 
1" clearance between the fi replace vent pipe and any combustible material. Try to center the 
exhaust pipe location midway between two joists to prevent having to cut them. Use a plumb bob 
to line up the center of the openings.

FIGURE 50

BCDV36CF(G) = 9 3/4”

BCDV42CF = 10 3/4”

USING FLEXIBLE VENT COMPONENTS

THE BCDV36CF(G) USES: 4" EXHAUST / 7" AIR INTAKE VENT PIPE WITH A MINIMUM 6" BEND RADIUS

THE BCDV42CF USES: 5" EXHAUST / 8" AIR INTAKE VENT PIPE WITH A MINIMUM 8" BEND RADIUS

Use only approved fl exible liner kits marked: 

"Wolf Steel Approved Venting" as identifi ed 
by the stamp only on the 7" outer vent pipe.

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SPACER

For safe and proper operation of the fi replace, follow the venting instructions exactly. All inner 
exhaust and outer intake vent pipe joints may be sealed using either high temperature sealant 
W573-0002 or high temperature Mill Pac W573-0007 with the exception of the fi replace exhaust 
fl ue collar which must be sealed using Mill Pac (not supplied).

FIGURE 53

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WARNING

Do not allow the inside liner to bunch up on horizontal or vertical runs and elbows. Keep it pulled tight. A 1 1/4" air gap 
between the inner and outer fl exible vent pipe all around is required for safe operation. A spacer is required at the start, mid-
dle and end of each elbow to ensure this gap is maintained.

 See Figure 53. 

Spacers are attached to the inner fl ex liner at 

predetermined intervals to maintain a 1 1/4" air gap to the outer fl ex liner. These spacers must not be removed.

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HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION

1. 

Stretch the exhaust vent pipe to the required length taking into account the additional length needed for the fi nished wall surface. Slip the 

vent pipe a minimum of 2" over the inner sleeve of the air terminal and secure with 3 #8 screws. Apply a heavy bead of the high temperature 
sealant W573-0002 (not supplied).

2.

 Using the air intake vent pipe, slide over the outer combustion air sleeve of the air terminal and 

secure with 3 #8 screws. Seal as before.

The air terminal mounting plate may be recessed into the exterior wall or siding by 1½", the depth of 
the return flange.

3.

 Insert the fl exible vent pipe through the fi restop maintaining the required clearance to combustibles. Holding 

the air terminal (lettering in an upright, readable position), secure to the exterior wall and make weather tight by sealing with caulking (not 
supplied).

4. 

Apply a heavy bead of high temperature sealant W573-0007 (not supplied) to the outside of the 4" inner collar of the fi replace approxi-

mately 1" from the end. Slide the fl exible vent pipe a minimum of 2" over the fi replace vent collar and secure with 3  #8 screws.