FMI VT32EN-A Series, VTC32EN Series, TC32EN Series, VT32EP-A Series, T32EP-A Series Owner's Operation And Instruction Manual
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DIRECT-VENT FIREPLACE
PFS
USC
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
®
NATURAL GAS “TUDOR” MODELS (V)T32EN-A, (V)TC32EN SERIES
PROPANE/LP GAS “TUDOR” MODELS (V)T32EP-A, (V)TC32EP
SERIES
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a re or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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Safety Information ............................................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Identication ........................................... 5
Local Codes......................................................... 5
Product Features ................................................. 5
Pre-Installation Preparation ................................. 6
Location of Termination Cap ................................ 8
Requirements for the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts..................................................... 9
Venting Installation Instructions ......................... 10
Fireplace Installation.......................................... 19
Wiring Diagram .................................................. 28
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al-
teration, service or maintenance can cause in-
jury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for
correct installation and
operational procedures.
For assistance or additional information con-
sult a qualied installer,
service agency or the gas
supplier.
This appliance may be in-
stalled in an aftermarket,*
permanently located,
manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for
use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating
plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use
with other gases, unless
a certied kit is used.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
Operating Fireplace ........................................... 29
Inspecting Burners............................................. 30
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 29
Troubleshooting ................................................. 32
Replacement Parts ............................................ 35
Service Hints ..................................................... 35
Technical Service............................................... 35
Specications .................................................... 35
Parts List............................................................ 36
Accessories ....................................................... 40
Warranty Information ...........................Back Cover
State of Massachusetts:
The installation must
be made by a licensed
plumber or gas tter in
the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
WARNING: This product
contains and/or generates
chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate or service this replace.
Improper use of this replace
can cause serious injury or death
from burns, re, explosions,
electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
This fireplace complies with the National
Safety Standards and is listed and tested by
PFS Corporation to ANSI Z21.50/CSA 2.22
standard as vented gas replace.
NOTICE: Decorative product not
for use as a heating appliance.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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This replace must be installed by a qualied (certied or licensed) service person. It has
a sealed gas combustion chamber that uses a coaxial pipe (pipe within a pipe and having
the same center) venting system. It brings in fresh air for combustion through the outer pipe
and combustion gases are exhausted through the inner pipe. If the glass door assembly
and venting pipe are not properly seated, connected and sealed, carbon monoxide leakage
(spillage) can occur.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the u, with
headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the replace may not be working
properly. Get fresh air at once! Have replace serviced. Some people are more affected by
carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease
or anemia, those under the inuence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-making agent
is added to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the
gas can fade. Gas may be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your
guide to safe and proper operation of this replace.
WARNING: Any change to this replace or its controls can be
dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or
other accessory not approved for use with this replace.
Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal, paper, cardboard, etc.) in this
replace. Use only the gas type indicated on replace name plate.
Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with
replace.
This replace reaches high temperatures. Keep children and adults
away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace
will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool
before touching.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued
Do not operate replace with glass door removed, cracked or broken.
Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other ammable vapors and liquids.
Do not place clothing or other ammable material on or near replace. Never place any objects on replace.
1. This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases unless a certied kit is used.
2. For propane/LP replace, do not place
propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any
structure. Locate propane/LP supply
tank(s) outdoors. To prevent performance
problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank
of less than 100 lb. capacity.
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building
• immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the re department
4. Never install the replace
• in a recreational vehicle
• in windy or drafty areas where curtains
or other combustible (ammable) objects
can make contact with the replace front
• in high trafc areas
5. Do not modify this replace under any
circumstances. Any parts removed for
servicing must be replaced prior to operat-
ing replace.
6. Turn fireplace off and let cool before
servicing, installing or repairing. Only a
qualied service person should install,
service or repair this replace. Have replace inspected annually by a qualied
service person.
7. You must keep control compartments,
burners and circulating air passages
clean. More frequent cleaning may be
needed due to excessive lint and dust
from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
Turn off the gas valve and pilot light before
cleaning replace.
8. Have venting system inspected annually
by a qualied service person. If needed,
have venting system cleaned or repaired.
See Cleaning and Maintenance, page 30.
9. Do not use this replace to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
10. This appliance, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
11. Do not use replace if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualied
service person to arrange for replacement
of the unit.
12. Do not operate replace if log is broken.
13. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Upper Louver Panel
Door Screen
(TC32 Series)
Figure 1 - Direct-Vent Fireplace with Electronic Ignition
(T32 Series)
Glowing
Embers
Burner Assembly
Electronic
Control
Valve
LOCAL CODES
Install and use replace with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence to local codes,
use the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
Glass Door Assembly
Lower Louver Panel
(T32 Series)
Switch Bracket for Optional
Remote and Blower
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Flue
Collar
Nailing
Flange
Log
Set
Grate
Assembly
Lava
Rock
PRODUCT FEATURES
These are a few facts that can help you un-
derstand and enjoy your direct-vent replace:
• The venting system may be routed to the
outside of your home in several ways. It
may vent through the roof (vertical) or it
may vent to an outside/exterior wall (horizontal). The vent pipe installation is very
important to allow for proper operation.
You must follow the venting instructions
very carefully for either vertical or horizontal
applications.
• This replace may be installed in any room
of your house provided all local codes and
these installation instructions are followed.
• The blower requires electricity if installed.
If you plan to install the blower at a later
date, outlet must be wired at the bottom of
the replace when framing.
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• The electronic ignition creates spark to
ignite the pilot light. It does not require any
matches, batteries or any other sources of
ignition to light the pilot.
• Each time you turn on your replace, you
may notice some amount of condensation
on the inside of the replace glass. This
is normal and will disappear after 10-20
minutes of operation.
•
Your direct-vent gas replace system (replace and venting) is a balanced and sealed
gas operating unit. It requires approximately
10-20 minutes of operating time before the
ame pattern stabilizes.
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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
LOCATION AND SPACE
REQUIREMENTS
Determine the safest and most efcient location for your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC direct-vent
replace. Make sure that rafters and wall studs
are not in the way of the venting system.
Choose a location where the heat output is
not affected by drafts, air conditioning ducts,
windows or doors. Figure 2 shows some common locations. Be aware of all restrictions and
precautions before deciding the exact location
for your replace and termination cap.
When deciding the location of your replace,
follow these rules:
• Do not connect this replace venting to a
chimney ue serving a separate solid-fuel
burning replace or appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, do not locate
this replace in high trafc areas, windy or
drafty areas or near furniture or draperies.
• Proper clearances must be maintained.
• If your replace is to be installed directly on
carpeting, vinyl tile or any combustible material other than wood, it must be installed
on a metal or wood panel extending the full
width and depth of the replace. See Figure
3.
Flush with a wall
Through exterior wall
enclosed in a chase
Corner
installation
Figure 2 - Common Fireplace Locations
22 1/2"
16 5/8"
34 3/8"
Figure 3 - Fireplace Bottom Dimensions
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• Your fireplace is designed to be used in
zero clearance installations. Wall or framing
material can be placed directly against any
exterior surface on the back, sides or top of
your replace, except where standoff spacers
are integrally attached. If standoff spacers
are attached to your replace, these spacers
can be placed directly against wall or framing
material. See framing details on page 7.
• If you plan on installing a television or
entertainment center recessed above
your replace, it is recommended that you
maintain a minimum 18" above top of louver
opening.
• When locating termination cap, it is important to observe the minimum clearances
shown in Figure 7, page 8.
• If recessing into a wall, you can avoid
extra framing by positioning your replace
against an already existing framing member.
• Do not recess termination cap into a wall
or siding.
• You may paint the termination cap with 450º
F heat-resistant paint to coordinate with the
exterior nish.
• There must not be any obstruction such as
bushes, garden sheds, fences, decks or utility buildings within 24" from the front of the
termination cap.
• Do not locate termination cap where excessive snow or ice build up may occur. Be sure
to clear vent termination area after snow falls
to prevent accidental blockage of venting
system. When using snow blowers, do not
direct snow towards vent termination area.
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the
replace are as follows:
*Back and sides 0"
Perpendicular walls 6"
Floor 0"
Ceiling to louver opening 42"
Front 36"
Top 0"
Vent (See venting instructions for
specic venting clearances.)
Combustible material with a maximum thick-
ness of 5/8" may be ush with the top front
of replace.
* For back and sides of replace, do not pack
with insulation or other materials. 0" clearance to combustible materials are for framing
purpose only.
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PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
A
B
E
F
G
H
D
C
Nailing Tabs
C
B
A
D
E
F
G
Top of Louver Opening
3
2
1
4
5
6
7
Wall
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NOTICE: This replace is intended for use as supplemental
heat. Use this replace along
with your primary heating system. Do not install this replace
as your primary heat source.
If you have a central heating
system, you may run system’s
circulating blower while using
replace. This will help circulate
the heat throughout the house.
In the event of a power outage,
you can use this replace as a
heat source.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 4 shows typical framing of this replace. Figure 5 shows framing for corner
installation. All minimum clearances must
be met.
For available accessories for this replace,
see Accessories on page 40. If you are using
a separate combustible mantel piece, refer to
Figure 6 for proper installation height. You can
install noncombustible mantels at any height
above the replace. Note: Noncombustible
mantels may discolor!
13 5/8"
10 3/8"
39 3/8"
28 1/2"
Nailing
97/8"
343/8"
Tabs
345/8"
541/8"
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner
Installation
323/8"
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for
345/8"
17" (Horiz. Vent)
20" (Vert. Vent)
Ref.
Mantel
Depth Ref.
Mantel from Top of
Louver Opening
1 14" A 16"
2 12" B 14"
3 10" C 12"
4 8" D 10"
5 6" E 8"
6 4" F 6"
7 2" G 4"
Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible
Mantels
Installation Against an Exterior Wall
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LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP
D
E
V
B
L
A = clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or
balcony [*12" (30.5 cm) minimum]
B = clearance to window or door that may be opened
[6" (15 cm) min. for 10,000 Btu or less; 9" (23 cm) in US
if between 10,000 and 50,000, 12" (30 cm) in Canada
if between 10,000 and 100,000; 12" (30 cm) in US if
greater than 50,000, 36" (91 cm) in Canada if greater
than 100,000]
C = clearance to permanently closed window
[minimum 12" (30.5 cm) recommended to prevent
condensation on window]
D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the
terminal within a horizontal distance of 24" (61 cm) from
the center-line of the terminal [18" (45.7 cm) minimum]
E = clearance to unventilated soffit [12" (30.5 cm) minimum]
F = clearance to outside corner (see below)
G = clearance to inside corner (see below)
H = *not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly
within 36" (91.4 cm) horizontally from the center line
of the regulator
Termination Clearances for Buildings with Combustible and Noncombustible Exteriors
Inside Corner
† vent shall not terminate directly above a side-walk or paved driveway which is located between two
single family dwellings and serves both dwellings*
‡ only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balconey is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor*
* as specified in CAN/CSA B149 (.1 or .2) Installation Codes (1991) for Canada and U.S.A.
Note: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances
A
A = 6" (15.2 cm)
V
C
F
V
B
TERMINATION CAP
V
Fixed
Closed
Openable
V
Openable
B
AIR SUPPLY INLET
X
B
V
Fixed
Closed
B
J
V
X
A
I = clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72" (182.9 cm)
minimum]
J = clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building
or the combustion air inlet to any other fireplace
[6" (15 cm) min. for 10,000 Btu or less; 9" (23 cm) in US
if between 10,000 and 50,000, 12" (30 cm) in Canada
if between 10,000 and 100,000; 12" (30 cm) in US if
greater than 50,000, 36" (91 cm) in Canada if greater
than 100,000]
K = clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet [*In Canada,
6 ft. (1.83m) minimum; In US 3 ft. (91 cm) above if within
10 ft. (3 m) horizontally]
L = † clearance above paved side-walk or a paved driveway
located on public property [*84" (213.3 cm) minimum]
M = clearance under veranda, porch, deck
[*12" (30.5 cm) minimum ‡]
N = clearance above a roof shall extend a minimum of
24" (61 cm) above the highest point when it passes
through the roof surface and any other obstruction within
a horizontal distance of 18" (45.7 cm)
Outside Corner Recessed Location
V
B = 6" (15.2 cm)
B
H
I
G
G
GAS METERRESTRICTED AREA
M
(TERMINATION PROHIBITED)
C
N
N
G
V
G
V
K
V
X
A
D
C
E
V
Balcony with No Side Wall
G
V
G = 12" (30.5 cm) minimum clearance
Figure 7 - Minimum Clearances for Termination Cap
Balcony with Perpendicular Side Wall
H
V
J
Combustible &
Noncombustible
H = 24" (61 cm)
J = 20" (50.8 cm)
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C = Maximum depth of 48" (121.9 cm)
for recessed location
D = Minimum width for back wall of
recessed location Combustible - 38" (965 mm)
Noncombustible - 24" (61 cm)
E = Clearance from corner in
recessed location Combustible - 6" (15.2 cm)
Noncombustible - 2" (5.1 cm)
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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTS
For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled
equipment installed in every dwelling, building or
structure used in whole or in part for residential
purposes, including those owned or operated by
the Commonwealth and where the side wall ex-
haust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet
above nished grade in the area of the venting,
including but not limited to decks and porches,
the following requirements shall be satised:
INSTALLATION OF CARBON
MONOXIDE DETECTORS
At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment, the installing
plumber or gastter shall observe that a hard
wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm
and battery backup is installed on the oor level
where the gas equipment is to be installed. In
addition, the installing plumber or gastter shall
observe that a battery operated or hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm is installed
on each additional level of the dwelling, building or
structure served by the side wall horizontal vented
gas fueled equipment. It shall be the responsibility
of the property owner to secure the services of
qualied licensed professionals for the installation
of hard wired carbon monoxide detectors.
In the event that the side wall horizontally
vented gas fueled equipment is installed
in a crawl space or an attic, the hard wired
carbon monoxide detector with alarm and
battery back-up may be installed on the next
adjacent oor level.
In the event that the requirements of this
subdivision can not be met at the time of
completion of installation, the owner shall
have a period of thirty (30) days to comply with
the above requirements; provided, however,
that during said thirty (30) day period, a battery
operated carbon monoxide detector with an
alarm shall be installed.
Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Each carbon monoxide detector as required
in accordance with the above provisions shall
comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034
listed and IAS certied.
SIGNAGE
A metal or plastic identication plate shall be
permanently mounted to the exterior of the
building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet
above grade directly in line with the exhaust
vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas
fueled heating appliance or equipment. The
sign shall read, in print size no less than 1/2" in
size, "GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP
CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS".
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INSPECTION
The state or local gas inspector of the side
wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment
shall not approve the installation unless, upon
inspection, the inspector observes carbon
monoxide detectors and signage installed in
accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR
5.08(2)(a) 1 through 4.
EXEMPTIONS: The following equipment is
exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a) 1 through 4:
• The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled
"Equipment Not Required To Be Vented"
in the most current edition of NFPA 54 as
adopted by the Board; and
• Product Approved side wall horizontally
vented gas fueled equipment installed in a
room or structure separate from the dwelling, building or structure used in whole or
in part for residential purposes.
MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS
Gas Equipment Venting System Provided
When the manufacturer of Product Approved
side wall horizontally vented gas equipment
provides a venting system design or venting
system components with the equipment, the
instructions provided by the manufacturer for
installation of the equipment and the venting
system shall include:
• Detailed instructions for the installation of
the venting system design or the venting
system components; and
• A complete parts list for the venting system
design or venting system.
Gas Equipment Venting System Not
Provided
When the manufacturer of a Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide the parts for
venting the ue gases, but identies "special
venting systems", the following requirements
shall be satised by the manufacturer:
•
The referenced "special venting system" instructions shall be included with the appliance
or equipment installation instructions; and
• The "special venting systems" shall be Prod-
uct Approved by the Board, and the instructions for that system shall include a parts list
and detailed installation instructions.
A copy of all installation instructions for all
Product Approved side wall horizontally
vented gas fueled equipment, all venting instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions
shall remain with the appliance or equipment
at the completion of the installation.
VENTING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE: Read these instruc-
tions completely before attempting installation.
These models are tested and approved for
use with FMI PRODUCTS, LLC (direct-vent)
pipe components and terminations.
The venting system must terminate on the
outside of the structure and can not be at-
tached to a chimney or ue system serving a
separate solid fuel or gas burning appliance. A
direct-vent appliance must have its own venting
system. DO NOT common vent this appliance.
These models are approved to be vented
either horizontally through an outside wall or
vertically through a roof or chase enclosure
using the following guidelines:
• When venting system terminates horizontally on an outside wall, you may install
a standoff if the termination cap is to be
installed directly on a combustible nish
such as vinyl, wood, stucco, etc.
• Never run the vent downward as this may
cause excessive temperatures which
could cause a re.
• Vent pipe air space clearances to com-
bustibles are 1" on all sides except on the
horizontal sections, which requires 2" clearance from the top of the pipe. Where the
termination cap penetrates a combustible
wall, 1" air space clearance is required.
• Snorkel terminations are required when
minimum clearance to grade cannot be met
(see Figure 16 on page 14).
• Have replace and selected vent compo-
nents on hand to help determine the exact
measurements when elbowing or offsetting.
Always use wall restops when penetrating
walls and restops when penetrating ceil-
ings or attic spaces.
• If using a venting conguration of only
horizontal venting with no vertical run, a
1/4" rise for every 12" of run toward the
termination is required.
WARNING: Read all instruc-
tions completely and thoroughly
before attempting installation.
Failure to do so could result in
serious injury, property damage
or loss of life.
NOTICE: Failure to follow these
instructions will void the warranty.
IMPORTANT: Do not seal vent cap to pipe.
Cap must be removable for service.
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
• Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection
• Use extreme caution when using ladders or
when on roof tops
• Be aware of electrical wiring locations in
walls and ceilings
The following actions will void the warranty
on your venting system:
•
Installation of any damaged venting
component
• Unauthorized modication of the venting
system (Do not cut or alter vent components)
• Installation of any component part not
manufactured or approved by FMI PRODUCTS, LLC
• Installation other than as instructed by
these instructions
WARNING: This gas replace
and vent assembly must be
vented directly to the outside.
The venting system must NEVER
be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel burning
appliance. Each direct-vent gas
appliance must use a separate
vent system. Do not use common vent systems.
WARNING: Vent pipe air
space clearances to combustibles
are 1" on all sides except on the
horizontal sections, which require
2" clearances from the top of the
pipe. Where the termination cap
penetrates a combustible wall, 1"
air space clearance is required.
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INSTALLATION PLANNING
(Framing
Detail)
11
1
/2"
11
1
/2" Inside Framing
11
1
/2"
8 1/2"
Vent Opening
Combustible Wall
Vent Opening
Noncombustible Wall
There are two basic types of direct-vent
installation:
• Horizontal Termination
• Vertical Termination
Horizontal Termination Installation
IMPORTANT: Horizontal square terminations
require only inner portion of wall restop. Horizontal installations using round termination
require exterior portion of wall restop (see
Figure 14, page 13).
1. Set the replace in its desired location and
determine the route your horizontal venting
will take. Do not secure the replace until
all venting has been installed. Some instal-
lations require sliding the replace in and
out of position to make nal venting con-
nections. Figures 14 through 18 on pages
13 through 15 show different congurations
for venting with horizontal termination that
will help you decide which application best
suits your installation. Check to see if wall
studs or roof rafters are in the path of your
desired venting route. If they are, you may
want to adjust the location of the replace.
2. Direct vent pipe sections and components
are designed with special twist-lock connections.
Twist-Lock Procedure: The female ends
of the pipes have locking lugs (indentations). These lugs will slide straight
into matching slots on the male ends
of adjacent pipes. Push pipe sections
together and twist one section clockwise
approximately one-quarter turn until the
sections are fully locked (see Figure 8).
Note: Horizontal runs of vent must be
supported every three feet. Use wall
straps for this purpose.
3. Use a 45° elbow to connect venting
system to replace ue collar. The elbow
is designed to be twist-locked onto the
ue collar as described in step 2. IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to alter the
configuration of the elbow by cutting,
twisting, bending, etc.
4. Assemble the desired combination of pipe
and elbows to the replace ue collar. If
there are long portions of venting run, preassembled pipe sections may be installed
as subassemblies for convenience.
5. Carefully determine the location where
the vent pipe assembly will penetrate the
outside wall. The center of the hole should
line up with the center-line of the horizontal
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vent pipe. Mark the wall for a 11 1/2" x 11
1
/2" square hole. Cut and frame the square
hole in the exterior wall where the vent will
be terminated. If the wall being penetrated
is constructed of noncombustible material,
such as masonry block or concrete, a 8 1/2"
hole with zero clearance is acceptable (see
Figure 9).
WARNING: Do not recess
vent termination into any wall.
This will cause a re hazard.
Female
Locking Lugs
Male
Slots
Figure 8 - Vent Pipe Connections
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Figure 9 - Vent Opening Requirements
Center
of Hole
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Continued
6. Noncombustible Exterior Wall: Position the
horizontal vent cap in the center of the 8
1
/2" round hole and attach to the exterior
wall with four screws. Note: The four wood
screws provided should be replaced with
appropriate fasteners for stucco, brick,
concrete or other types of sidings. Before
attaching the vent cap to exterior wall, run
a bead of non-hardening mastic (pliable
sealant) around the outside edges to make
a seal between it and the outside wall.
Combustible Exterior Wall: For vinyl siding,
stucco or wood exteriors, a siding standoff
may be installed between the vent cap
and exterior wall. The siding standoff
prevents excessive heat from damaging the siding materials. Siding material
must be cut to accommodate standoff.
Bolt the vent cap to the standoff. Apply
non-hardening mastic around outside
edge of standoff. Position the standoff/
cap assembly in the center of the 111/2"
square hole and attach to exterior wall
with wood screws provided (see Figure
11). The siding standoff must sit ush
against the exterior fascia material.
7. Combustible Exterior Wall Only: Slide the
wall restop over the vent pipe before
connecting horizontal run to vent cap (see
Figure 12).
8. Carefully move replace, with vent as-
sembly attached, toward wall and insert
vent pipe into horizontal termination. The
pipe overlap should be a minimum of 11/4"
(see Figure 13, page 13).
9. Combustible Exterior Wall Only: Slide wall
restop against interior wall surface and
attach with screws provided (see Figure
12). See Figure 13, page 13 for horizontal
termination details.
10. Place replace into position and shim with
noncombustible material if needed. Nail or
screw side anges to framing to secure
unit in place. IMPORTANT: Make sure re-
place is level before securing. If replace
is not level it will not work properly.
Cut Siding Away to
Fit Standoff
Standoff
Wood Screw
Vent Cap
Screws
Apply Mastic
to All Four Sides
Figure 11 - Installing Siding Standoff
(Combustible Exterior)
Interior Wall
Surface
Wall
Firestop
Apply Mastic
to All Four Sides
Vent
Cap
Wood
Screw
Figure 10 - Installing Horizontal Vent Cap
(Noncombustible Exterior)
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Vent Cap
(Horizontal
Termination)
Screw
Horizontal
Vent Pipe
Figure 12 - Connecting Vent Cap with
Horizontal Vent Pipe
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Minimum Pipe
Overlap 11/4"
Wall
Firestop
Siding
Standoff
Screws
Continued
GROUND FLOOR INSTALLATION
Recommended Applications:
• Installation using cabinet surrounds
• Through the wall using round or square
termination (up to 12" horizontal pipe)
• NOT FOR CORNER INSTALLATION
45° Elbow
Horizontal High
Wind Square
Termination
Direct
Vent
Pipe
Maintain 1"
Minimum Air
Space Around
Outer Pipe When
Penetrating a
Wall
Figure 13 - Typical Horizontal Termination
Cap Mounting with Additional Siding
Horizontal Termination Congurations
Figures 14 through 18 show different con-
gurations and alternatives for venting with
horizontal termination. Each gure includes
a chart with critical minimum and maximum
dimensions which MUST be met. IMPOR-
TAN T: If using a venting conguration of only
horizontal venting with no vertical run, a 1/4"
rise for every 12" of run toward the termination is required.
10 3/4" x 10 3/4"
Framed
Opening
Standoff Installed
High Wind
Termination
Apply
Mastic to
Outside
Edge of
Standoff
Exterior Wall
with Vinyl
Siding
WARNING: Never run vent
downward as this may cause
excessive temperatures which
could cause a re. Operation of
improperly installed and maintained venting system could
result in serious injury, property
damage or loss of life.
Adjustable
Pipe 12"
Max.
Wall
Firestop
Square Termination
Vertical (V) Horizontal (H)
29 3/4" 17" max.
45° Elbow
Wall
Firestop
Figure 14 - Horizontal Termination
Conguration for Square or Round
Termination
Exterior
Portion of Wall
Firestop (Round
Termination Only)
Horizontal
Round
Termination
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Continued
CORNER INSTALLATION
Recommended Applications:
• Corner ground oor installation
• Ground oor installation where pipe vents horizontally through wall (over 12" horizontal pipe)
• Basement installation where one foot clearance from ground to termination is possible
Not to Exceed
Square
Termination
Wall
Firestop
Figure 15 - Horizontal Termination Conguration for Corner Installation Using One
SNORKEL TERMINATION INSTALLATION
Recommended Applications:
• Installations requiring a vertical rise on
building exterior
• Any installation using snorkel termination
to achieve one foot above ground
(H) Limits
45°
Elbow
Vertical (V) Required
Vertical (V) Vertical Pipe Horizontal (H)
*43 3/4" min. None 30" max.
53 3/4" min. 1 ft. 48" max.
65 3/4" min. 2 ft. 60" max.
77 3/4" min. 3 ft. 84" max.
89 3/4" min. 4 ft. 20' max.
* Ground Floor Corner Venting
Snorkel
Termination
90° Elbow
As Required
for (V), See
Chart for
Pipe Section
Required
90° Elbow
Not to Exceed
(H) Limits
90°
Elbow
Wall
Firestop
45°
Elbow
Snorkel terminations are available for installations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior
of the building. If installing snorkel termination
below grade, you must provide proper drainage to prevent water from entering snorkel
termination (see Figure 16). Do not back ll
around snorkel termination.
Snorkel
Termination
90° Elbow
12" Min.
Wall
Firestop
Square
Termination
12" Min.
Snorkel
Termination
12" Min.
12" Min.
Adequate
Drainage
Figure 16 - Snorkel Termination Congurations for Below Ground Installation
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