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APPROVED VENT COMPONENTS
For best and safe venting performance, here are some general venting rules:
• Use only Archgard or Simpson Dura-Vent direct vent systems and components.
• Maintain a minimum of 1” (25 mm) clearance to combustibles from the outside surfaces of
vertical vents and minimum of 1” (25 mm) sides and bottom, and 2” (50 mm) from top surfaces
of horizontal vents.
• Observe local code restrictions, if any, regarding the installation of this type of gas appliance.
• Observe the venting charts given in this manual
• Use vent spacers between the inside 4” (101 mm) and outside 7” (178 mm) vents at 3 ft (915
mm) intervals (Archgard Direct Vent System ONLY).
• Never slope horizontal vents downwards, towards the vent termination.
• Maintain a minimum ¼” rise (6mm) for every linear foot (305 mm) of horizontal vent.
• Terminate (Horizontally) the vent only with an approved vent termination supplied by Archgard
Part # TK-1 or Simpson Dura-Vent Termination Cap.
• Terminate (Vertically) the vent only with Simpson Dura-Vent Vertical Termination Cap.
• Support horizontal vents every 3 ft (915 mm) to prevent sagging.
VENTING CONNECTION
The appliance will not function without being connected to a proper venting system.
This appliance may only use direct vent system supplied by Archgard, or Simpson Dura-Vent
direct vent systems with the appropriate Adaptor dependent upon the venting guidelines within
this manual.
Please, strictly follow the venting instructions for optimum performance from
the appliance, and to avoid sooting and/or service calls.
PART # DESCRIPTION
TVK-FSU Archgard Top Vent Kit. Kit includes 9 ft (2.74 M) of 4” (101 mm) gas flex
liner, 36” (914 mm) of 7” (178 mm) black stove pipe, 24” (610 mm) of
7” (914 mm) black stove pipe, 90
o
deg. black elbow, wall sleeve, firestop
and horizontal termination cap (TK-1)
TK-1 Archgard Horizontal termination head only
C-1 Archgard Safety Cage for Horizontal termination head (TK-1)
VSD-1 Archgard Vinyl siding deflector
SNK-24 Archgard Snorkel termination head only
C-2 Archgard Safety Cage for Snorkel termination head (SNK-24)
SDA-U Adapter, Appliance to Simpson Dura-Vent
DV-GS Simpson Dura-Vent venting system
NOTE: Only venting components listed below are approved for the Optima 45-3