Initial Installation
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY
H
ORIZONTAL
I
NSTALLATION
:
STEP 1.
Set the appliance in the desired location. Check to determine if wall studs or roof rafters are
in the way when the venting system is attached. If this is the case, you may want to adjust the
location of the appliance.
STEP 2.
Direct vent pipe and fittings are designed with special twist-lock connections. Assemble the
desired combination of black pipe and elbows to the appliance adapter with pipe seams oriented
towards the wall or floor, as much out of view as possible.
Sealant
Female
Locking
Lugs
Male
Locking
Lugs
Figure 21: Twist-Lock Connection
Woodscrews
Wall Thimble
Strap
Sheet metal
screws
Fold strap
here
1
1
/
4
"
(3.2cm)
Figure 23: Installing Decorative Wall Thimble.
10"
(254mm)
10"
(254mm)
Figure 22: Wall Framing Hole for
Horizontal Installation.
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Place a bead of Mil-Pac on the
outer edge of the inner exhaust
pipe (non-flared end). Place a bead
of high temperature silicone on
the male edge of the outer pipe.
Push the pipe sections completely
together, then twist-lock one
section clockwise approximately 1⁄4
turn, until the two sections are fully
locked. The female locking lugs will
not be visible from the outside, on
black pipe. They may be located by
examining the inside of the female
ends as shown in Figure 21.
Notes:
(1)
Twist-lock procedure: four (4) indentations, located on the female end of the pipes and fittings, are
designed to slide straight onto the male ends of adjacent pipes and fittings, by orienting the four pipe
indentations so they match and slide into the four entry slots on the male end.
(2)
Horizontal runs of vent pipe must be supported every three (3) feet. Wall straps are available for this
purpose, also when running horizontal pipe minimum clearances to combustibles must be maintained;
2” (5.1 cm) at top, 11⁄2” (3.8 cm) at sides, 11⁄2” (3.8 cm) at bottom.
