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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
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Remember to maintain 1" (25 mm) clearance
to combustibles, framing members, and attic
or ceiling insulation when running vertical
chimney sections.
G. Support the vertical run sections -
On the vertical run, support the venting sys
-
tem every 8 feet (2.4m) above the fireplace
vent outlet with field provided support straps
(Plumber's tape). Attach the straps to the vent
pipe and secure to the framing members with
nails or screws.
H. Change vent direction - At transition from or
to a horizontal/inclined run, install the SV4.5E45
and SV4.5E90 elbows in the same manner as
the straight vent sections. The elbows feature a
twist section to allow them to be routed about the
center axis of their initial collar section to align
with the required direction of the next vent run
element.
Twist elbow sections in a clockwise
direction only so as to avoid the possibility of
unlocking any of the previously connected vent
sections. See Figure 16 on Page 14.
I. Continue installation of horizontal/inclined
sections - Continue with the installation of the
straight vent sections in horizontal/inclined run
as described in Step E. Install support straps
every 5 ft. (1.52 m) along horizontal/inclined
vent runs using conventional plumber’s tape.
See Figure 26, it is very important that the
horizontal/inclined run be maintained in a
straight (no dips) and recommended to be in
a slightly elevated plane, in a direction away
from the fireplace of 1/4" rise per foot (20 mm
per meter) which is ideal, though rise per foot
run ratios that are smaller are acceptable all the
way down to at or near level. Use a carpenter’s
level to measure from a constant surface and
adjust the support straps as necessary.
HORIZONTAL (OUTSIDE WALL) TERMINATION
SYSTEM
Figures 26, and Figures 29 to 32 on Pages
17, 19 and 20 and their associated Horizontal
Vent Table illustrate the various horizontal
venting configurations that are possible for
use with these appliances.
Secure Vent™ pipe
applications are shown in these figures;
Secure
Flex™ pipe may also be used. A Horizontal Vent
Table summarizes each system’s minimum and
maximum vertical and horizontal length values
that can be used to design and install the vent
components in a variety of applications.
Both of these horizontal vent systems terminate
through an outside wall. Building Codes limit or
prohibit terminating in specific areas. Refer to
Figure 5 on Page 7 for location guidelines.
Secure Vent SV4.5 direct vent system compo-
nents are unitized concentric pipe components
featuring positive twist lock connection, (
refer
to Figures 15 and 16 on Page 14). All of the
appliances covered in this document are fitted
with collars having locking inclined channels.
The dimpled end of the vent components fit
over the appliance collar to create the positive
twist lock connection.
A. Plan the vent run -
Analyze the vent routing and determine the
types and quantities of sections required
4-1/2" (114 mm), 10-1/2" (267 mm), 22-1/2"
(572 mm), 34-1/2" (876 mm) and 46-1/2" (1181
mm) net section lengths are available. Plan the
vent lengths so that a joint does not occur at
the intersection of ceiling or roof joists. Make
allowances for elbows as indicated in
Figure
18 on Page 14.
Maintain a minimum 1" (25 mm) clearance to
combustibles on the vertical sections. Clear-
ances for the horizontal runs are; 3" (76 mm)
on top, 1" (25 mm) on sides, and 1" (25 mm)
at the bottom.
B. Frame exterior wall opening -
Locate the center of the vent outlet on
the exterior wall according to the dimen
-
sions shown in
Figure 9 on Page 9. Cut
and/or frame an opening, 10-1/2" x 12-1/8"
(267 mm x 308 mm) inside dimensions, about
this center.
C. Frame ceiling opening - If the vertical route
is to penetrate a ceiling, use plumb line to locate
the center above the appliance. Cut and/or frame
an opening, 10-1/2" x 10-1/2" (267 mm x 267
mm) inside dimensions, about this center (refer
to
Figure 14 on Page 13).
D. Attach vent components to appliance - To
attach a vent component to the appliance collar,
align the dimpled end over the collar, adjust
-
ing the radial alignment until the four locking
dimples are aligned with the inlets of the four
incline channels on the collar (
refer to Figure
15 on Page 14).
Push the vent component against the collar
until it fully engages, then twist the component
clockwise, running the dimples down and along
the incline channels until they seat at the end
of the channels. The unitized design of the
Secure Vent components will engage and seal
both the inner and outer pipe elements with the
same procedure. Sealant and securing screws
are not required.
E. Attach vent components to each other - Other
vent sections may be added to the previously
installed section in accordance with the require
-
ments of the vent tables. To add another vent
component to a length of vent run, align the
dimpled end of the component over the inclined
channel end of the previously installed section,
adjusting the radial alignment until the four lock
-
ing dimples are aligned with the inlets of the four
incline channels of the previous section. Push
the vent component against the previous section
until it fully engages, then twist the component
clockwise running the dimples down and along
the incline channels until they seat at the end of
the channels.
This seating position is indicated
by the alignment of the arrow and dimple as
shown in Figure 16 on Page 14.
F. Install firestop/spacer at ceiling -
When using Secure Vent, use SV4.5VF firestop/
spacer at ceiling joists; when using Secure Flex,
use SF4.5VF firestop/spacer. If there is living
space above the ceiling level, the firestop/
spacer must be installed on the bottom side of
the ceiling. If attic space is above the ceiling, the
firestop/ spacer must be installed on the top side
of the joist. Route the vent sections through the
framed opening and secure the firestop/spacer
with 8d nails or other appropriate fasteners at
each corner.
Figure 26
Ceiling
Fireplace
Vertical
Rise
SV4.5 HT-2
Termination
Shown
Support Bracket Spacing
Every 5 ft (1.52 m)
SV4.5 HT-2
Termination
Shown
Support Brackets
Building
Support
Framing
Horizontal / Inclined Run
SV4.5E90
Elbow
See Figure 17 on Page 14 for vertical
vent section support.
u When Using Secure Flex,
Use Firestop / Spacer SF4.5VF
u Firestop / Spacer
SV4.5VF
SV4.5L6/12/24/36/48
Vent Sections
Exterior
Wall