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INSTALLATION
1. Unpack vent components and check that all items are included.
2. Check to see that the vent spacer springs are located around the flue
vent at 8" and 12" intervals along its length.
See Figure 40.
If not,
stretch the spacer springs to about 15" long and wrap them around
the flue, then interlock the ends of each spring about 2".
See Figure
41.
Maintain equal distance between spring spacers.
Figure 40
Figure 41
3. Remove the 6-⅝" dia. Vent collar from the fireplace. Replace this
collar with the 7" dia. Flex Vent adapter collar provided with the
vent kit.
4. Slide the Flex Vent flue pipe into the Outer Flex Vent pipe.
5. Install the Wall Firestop/Thimble assembly as required through the
wall. Refer to the venting charts in the fireplace manual to determine
the proper height and size of the vent opening. The minimum
opening should be 9" wide by 11" high. The minimum combustible
clearance from the horizontal vent is 1" from sides and bottom, and
3" above the vent pipe.
See Figure 43.
6. In most cases, after determining the length of the vent that is
needed, it may be easier to install the flue and outer vent pipes to
the Termination Cap first, then from the outside, feed the venting
through the wall to the fireplace.
7. If the venting is to long, trim off any excess vent before
attaching the vent end connectors.
8. Attach the Termination Cap to the outside of the house.
9. Prior to making the vent connections, apply high temperature sealant
(1000 degree F min.) to the vent connections before securing with
the band clamps provided. Note: The flue pipe end
without the
adapter
is to be installed to the Termination Cap.
10. Apply sealant to the outside of the flue pipe adapter and connect
to the flex flue pipe. Then insert the adapter into the fireplace flue.
Secure flue adapter to the fireplace flue with a minimum of two
screws provided.
See Figure 42.
11. Attach the Outer Vent pipe to the 7" dia. Collar on the fireplace with a
large band clamp provided. Sealant may also be used on the outer vent
connections.
12. Check all vent connections for tightness. Make sure horizontal
venting has the proper rise and combustible clearances required.
Refer to venting charts in fireplace instruction manual.
Figure 42
Figure 43
8”
(203mm)
8”
(203mm)
8”
(203mm)
4” FLEX
VENT PIPE
SPACER
SPRING
SPACER
SPRINGS
FLEX FLUE PIPE
FLEX OUTER VENT
Top of Vent
3” (76mm)
1” (25mm)
1” (25mm)
7” Diameter
intake vent
4” Diameter flue
Combustibles NOT
allowed in shaded
area
Flex venting can only be installed vertically off of the DVX Series fireplaces. When installing a horizontal vent run from top connections,
maintain at least ½" rise for every 12" of vent run. Refer to Figure 52 when mounting termination near vinyl siding.
CAUTION: Always stretch and secure venting with wire or metal strapping to ensure that the horizontal runs do not sag.
If space permits, it is generally easier to attach venting in the top vent configuration.
Because of sharp edges, always use gloves when handling the flex vent components.
Vent connections should overlap a minimum of 1" for proper sealing.
Always follow the general venting requirements for vent terminal location, vent lengths, and clearance to combustible materials.
The
DVVK-4F FLEX VENT KIT
includes the following components:
7” DIA. FLEX
VENT PIPE
4” DIA. FLEX
FLUE PIPE
4” DIA. FLUE
ADAPTOR
COLLAR
7” DIA. INLET
ADAPTOR COLLAR
(WITH GASKET)
BAND CLAMP
APPLY HIGH
TEMPERATURE
SEALANT
• (1) Horizontal Termination Cap
• (1) 4-foot section of Flex vent with spacers (4" flue/7" outer
pipe)
• (1) 4" dia. Flue adapter collar
• (1) 7" dia. Outer Vent adapter collar
• (1) Wall Firestop/Thimble Assembly
• Hardware pack that includes band clamps and screws
DVVK-4F FLEX VENT INSTRUCTIONS
