background image

D

irec
tVent

® P

ro

Converting a Class-A 

Metal Chimney or Masonry 

Chimney to a 

Direct Vent System

Installation Instructions

Summary of Contents for DirectVent Pro

Page 1: ...DirectVent Pro Converting a Class A Metal Chimney or Masonry Chimney to a Direct Vent System Installation Instructions ...

Page 2: ...is instruction will void the manufacturer s warranty and may have an effect on your homeowner s insurance and UL listing status Keep these instructions for future reference Dear Customer Installer or End User We welcome any comments regarding matters pertaining to our DuraVent products We welcome any ideas input or complaints to help improve our product offering Send your emails to president durav...

Page 3: ...ion 5 Converting a Factory Built Metal Chimney 6 Converting a Masonry Chimney 8 Typical Masonry Chimney Conversion illustration 8 Warranty 11 DirectVent Pro CONVERTING CLASS A METAL OR MASONRY CHIMNEY TO A DIRECT VENT For the most up to date installation instructions see www duravent com ...

Page 4: ...Consult your local building codes before beginning the installation Have the existing installation inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or professional installer prior to converting to direct vent The existing chimney system must be in serviceable condition and functionally sound The direct vent conversion described herein applies only to factory built metal ceiling supported type systems and ma...

Page 5: ...Use Conversion Kit B 0932 for the following chimneys 6 ID Dura Vent 7 8 ID Metalbestos 6 ID Security Chimney 7 8 ID Jackes Evans 7 8 ID Hart Cooley 7 8 ID Pro Jet 6 ID Air Jet 6 7 ID Metal Fab 6 7 ID American Metals Use Conversion Kit C 0933 for the following chimneys 7 8 ID Dura Vent 8 ID Air Jet 8 ID Metal Fab 8 ID American Metals Existing Metal Chimney System 4 inch aluminum flex pipe Any black...

Page 6: ...e flex should already be extended to its nominal length Step 3 Connect the end of the flex pipe section to the underside of the Top Adapter you have selected using 3 sheet metal screws Figure 2 Step 4 Pass the flex pipe down through the center of the chimney system and center the adapter on the top of the chimney pipe Drill 4 1 8 inch diameter holes through the adapter and into the chimney top Ins...

Page 7: ...ttach it to the support box or decorative sleeve for double wall solid packed pipe with the Sheet Metal Screws furnished The holes in the Retro Connector are pre punched Figure 5 Termination Cap Sheet Metal Screws 3 Sheet Metal Screws 3 Sheet Metal Screws Drill 4 1 8 inch diameter holes Existing Ceiling Support Box ...

Page 8: ... Be careful if the hole is too large the Retro Connector might not mount properly and if the hole is too small then the appliance might starve for intake air If there is a frame wall in front of the masonry wall cut and frame a 10 clear square opening in wall centered around the 6 masonry opening If there is sheet rock only no studs in front of the masonry the 10 clear opening is still needed but ...

Page 9: ...using 3 sheet metal screws Refer to Figure 2 Step 6 Feed the 4 inch flex liner through the Flashing into the chimney Continue to feed the liner out through the opening in the masonry wall Step 7 Secure the Top Adapter to the Flashing Use 3 sheet metal screws through the side of the adapter into the flange on the Flashing as shown in Figure 8 Twist lock the Termination Cap 980 or 991 on to the Top ...

Page 10: ...ing Figure 11 If needed add a section of direct vent pipe to the Retro Connector in order to extend through the opening in the Wall Thimble Cover Step 10 The connection between the appliance and the Retro Connector may be completed with section of black direct vent pipe together with adjustable length pipe section Retro Connector Masonry Chimney Stud Wall 10 x 10 framed opening in wall Retro Conne...

Page 11: ......

Page 12: ...stallation and continuing throughout the warranty period by a Nationally Certified Chimney Sweep orVentinox installer The Liner and Components warranty is further subject to compliance with the following requirements throughout the warranty period The chimney must have a chimney cap and chemical chimney cleaners must not be used when cleaning the Liner or Components Plastic bristle flue cleaning b...

Reviews: