Quadra-Fire QV32-A User Manual

Models:
QV32-A
QV36-A

WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY ,A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUS­ING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER­SONAL INJURY, OR DEA TH.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flam­mable 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 fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.

Installers Guide

Underwriters

Laboratories Listed

READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERA TING THIS APPLIANCE. THISINSTALLERS
GUIDE MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLA­TION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN
CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM­AGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR
ASSIST ANCE ORADDITIONAL INFOR­MATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED IN­ST ALLER, SERVICEAGENCY, OR THE
GAS SUPPLIER.

1.This appliance may be installed in an af­termarket, permanently located, manufac­tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited
by local codes.

2. 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 certified kit is used.

Aladdin Hearth Products
1445 N. Hwy. 395
Colville, WA 99114

This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4,112,913; 4,408,594; 4,422,426; 4,424,792; 4,520,791; 4,793,322;
4,852,548; 4,875,464; 5,000,162; 5,016,609; 5,076,254 5,191,877; 5,218,953; 5,328,356; 5,429,495; 5,452,708; 5,542,407; 5,613,487; (Australia)
543790; 586383; (Canada) 1,123,296; 1,297,746; 2,195,264; (Mexico) 97-0457; (New Zealand) 200265; or other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2002

Please contact your Aladdin Hearth Products dealer with any
questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Aladdin
Hearth Products dealer, please call 1-800-234-2508.

291-982E 9/02

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SAFETY AND WAR NING I NFORMATION

READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully

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before starting the installation. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW these installation instructions may result

in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.

Prior to the first firing of the fireplace, READ the

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Using Your Fireplace section of the Owners Guide.

DO NOT USE this appliance if any part has been

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under water. Immediately CALL a qualified service
technician to inspect the unit and to replace any part
of the control system and any gas control which has
been under water.

THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL.

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Installation and repair should be PERFORMED by a
qualified service person. The appliance and venting

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system should be INSPECTED before initial use
and at least annually by a professional service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required
due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, etc. It is IMPERATIVE that the unit’s
control compartment, burners, and circulating air
passageways BE KEPT CLEAN
adequate combustion and ventilation air.

to provide for

These units MUST use one of the vent systems
described in the Installing the Fireplace section of

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the Installers Guide. NO OTHER vent systems or
components MAY BE USED.

This gas fireplace and vent assembly MUST be

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vented directly to the outside and MUST NEVER be
attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel
burning appliance. Each gas appliance MUST USE
a separate vent system. Common vent systems are

PROHIBITED.

INSPECT the external vent cap on a regular basis to

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make sure that no debris is interfering with the air
flow.

The glass door assembly MUST be in place and

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sealed, and the trim door assembly MUST be in
place on the fireplace before the unit can be placed
into safe operation.

DO NOT OPERATE this appliance with the glass

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door removed, cracked, or broken. Replacement of
the glass door should be performed by a licensed
or qualified service person. DO NOT strike or slam
the glass door.

Always KEEP the appliance clear and free from

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combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.

NEVER OBSTRUCT the flow of combustion and

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ventilation air. Keep the front of the appliance
CLEAR of all obstacles and materials for servicing
and proper operations.

Due to the high temperature, the appliance should
be LOCATED out of traffic areas and away from

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furniture and draperies. Clothing or flammable
material SHOULD NOT BE PLACED on or near the
appliance.

Children and adults should be ALERTED to the

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hazards of high surface temperature and should
STAY AWAY to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be CAREFULL Y SUPERVISED
when they are in the same room as the appliance.

The glass door assembly SHALL ONLY be

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replaced as a complete unit, as supplied by the gas
fireplace manufacturer. NO SUBSTITUTE material
may be used.

DO NOT USE abrasive cleaners on the glass door

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assembly. DO NOT ATTEMPT to clean the glass
door when it is hot.

Turn off the gas before servicing this appliance. It is
recommended that a qualified service technician

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perform an appliance check-up at the beginning of
each heating season.

Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing

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must be replaced before operating this appliance.

DO NOT place furniture or any other combustible
household objects within 36 inches of the fireplace

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front.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety and Warning Information ..........................................................2

Service Parts Lists ..................................................................................4

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Section 1: Approvals and Codes ...........................................................8

Appliance Certification...............................................................................8

Installation Codes......................................................................................8

High Altitude Installations..........................................................................8

Section 2: Getting Started .....................................................................9

Introducing the Village Collection Gas Fireplaces .....................................9

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Pre-installation Preparation .......................................................................9

Section 3: Installing the Fireplace...................................................... 12

Constructing the Fireplace Chase ........................................................... 12

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Step1 Locating the Fireplace ............................................................1 2

Step2 Framing the Fireplace ............................................................1 3

Step3 Installing the Vent System ..................................................... 16

A. Vent System Approvals ....................................................16

B. Installing Vent Components ..............................................2 6

C. VentTermination...............................................................29

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Step4 Positioning, Leveling, and

Securing the Fireplace ........................................................... 32

Step5 The Gas Control Systems......................................................32

Step6 The Gas Supply Line..............................................................33

Step7 Gas Pressure Requirements ..................................................3 3

Step8 Wiring the Fireplace ...............................................................3 4

Step9 Finishing.................................................................................35

Refractory Kit Placement ....................................................... 35

Step 1 0 Installing Trim, Logs, and Ember Material..............................36

Installing the Trim ................................................................... 36

Shutter Settings .....................................................................36

Placing the Ember Material....................................................36

Step11 Before Lighting the Fireplace..................................................37

Step 12 Lighting the Appliance ............................................................3 8

After the Installation.................................................................................38

Section 4: Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace.....................39

Section 5: Troubleshooting................................................................. 40

Limited Lifetime Warranty........................................................................ 42

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Approvals and
Codes

Appliance Certification

The Village Collection fireplace models discussed in this
Installers Guide have been tested to certification standards
and listed by the applicable laboratories.

Certification

MODELS: QV32-A, QV36-A
LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories
TYPE: Vented Gas Fireplace Heater
STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88•CSA2.33•UL307B

NOTE: THESE MODELS ARE UL LISTED TO UL307B,
THE STA NDARD FOR GAS-BURNING HEA TING APPLI­ANCES FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES AND RECRE-

A TIONAL VEHICLES.

Installation Codes

The fireplace installation must conform to local codes. Before
installing the fireplace, consult the local building code
agency to ensure that you are in compliance with all
applicable codes, including permits and inspections.

High Altitude Installations

U.L. Listed gas fireplaces are tested and approved for
elevations from 0 to 2,000 feet in the U.S.A. and from 0 to
4,500 feet in Canada.

When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2,000
feet (in the United States), it may be necessary to decrease
the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a
smaller size. Input should be reduced four percent (4%) for
each 1,000 feet above sea level, unless the heating value of
the gas has been reduced, in which case this general rule
will not apply . To identify the proper orifice size, check with
the local gas utility.

When installing this fireplace at an elevation between 2,000
and 4,500 feet (in Canada), the input rating must be reduced
by ten percent (10%).

When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 4,500
feet (in Canada), check with local authorities.

Consult your local gas utility for assistance in determining
the proper orifice for your location.

In the absence of local codes, the fireplace installation must
conform to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (in
the United States) or the CAN/CGA-B149 Installation Codes
(in Canada). The appliance must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFP ANo. 70
(in the United States), or to the CSA C22.1 Canadian Electric
Code (in Canada).

These models may be installed in a bedroom or bed-sitting
room in the U.S.A. and Canada.

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Getting Started

Introducing the Village Collection
Gas Fireplaces

The Village Collection direct vent gas fireplaces are designed
to operate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of
the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside.

The information contained in this Installers Guide, unless
noted otherwise, applies to all models and gas control
systems. Gas fireplace diagrams, including the dimensions,
are shown in this section.

Pre-install Preparation

This gas fireplace and its components are tested and safe
when installed in accordance with this Installers Guide.
Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment,
particularly the condition of the glass. Do not install any

unit with damaged, incomplete, or substitute parts.

The vent system components and trim doors are shipped
in separate packages. The gas logs are packaged
separately and must be field installed.

Read all of the instructions before starting the
installation. Follow these instructions carefully during
the installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit.
Failure to follow these instructions will void the
owner’s warranty and may present a fire hazard.

The Aladdin Hearth Products Warranty will be voided by,
and Aladdin Hearth Products disclaims any responsibility
for, the following actions:

• Installation of any damaged fireplace or vent system
component.

• Modification of the fireplace or direct vent system.

• Installation other than as instructed by Aladdin Hearth
Products.

• Improper positioning of the gas logs or the glass door.

• Installation and/or use of any component part not manu­factured and approved by Aladdin Hearth Products, not
withstanding any independent testing laboratory or other
party approval of such component part or accessory .

ANY SUCH ACTION MAY POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE
HAZARD.

When planning a fireplace installation, it’s necessary to
determine:

• Where the unit is to be installed.

• The vent system configuration to be used.

• Gas supply piping.

• Electrical wiring.

• Framing and finishing details.

• Whether optional accessories—devices such as a fan,

wall switch, or remote control—are desired.

If the fireplace is to be installed on carpeting or tile, or on
any combustible material other than wood flooring, the
fireplace should be installed on a metal or wood panel that
extends the full width and depth of the fireplace.

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15 3/8 (390mm)

30 3/4 (781mm)

16 1/4 (413mm)

GAS
LINE

ACCESS

2 1/4 (56mm)

5 3/8 (138mm)

6 5/8 (168mm)

VENT COLLARS

37 3/4

(960mm)

DIAMETER

36

(913mm)

41 (1040mm)

8 3/4 (222mm)

22

(560mm)

TOP

STANDOFFS

34 1/2

(876mm)

ELECTRICAL

ACCESS

3 1/2

(90mm)

(219mm)

DIAMETER

COLLARS

26 7/8

(683mm)

8 (203mm)

8 5/8

VENT

GAS

ACCESS

Figure 1. Diagram of the QV36-A

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RATING PLATE/

LABELS

GAS

CONTROLS

ELECTRICAL

ACCESS

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12 7/8

(327mm)

25 3/4 (653mm)

16 1/4 (413mm)

GAS
LINE

ACCESS

2 1/4

(56mm)

5 3/8

(138mm)

32 1/2

(826mm)

6 5/8 (168mm)

VENT COLLARS

DIAMETER

31

(786mm)

36

(913mm)

8 3/4 (222mm)

TOP

STANDOFFS

18 3/8

(468mm)

31

(788mm)

ELECTRICAL

ACCESS

3 1/2

(90mm)

8

(203mm)

8 5/8

(219mm)

DIAMETER

VENT

COLLARS

23 3/8

(594mm)

GAS

ACCESS

Figure 2. Diagram of the QV-32-A

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RATING PLATE/

LABELS

GAS

CONTROLS

ELECTRICAL

ACCESS

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Installing the Fireplace

Constructing the Fireplace Chase

A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the
gas fireplace and/or its vent system. Vertical vents that run
on the outside of a building may be, but are not required to
be, installed inside a chase.

3” MIN. (76mm)

B

A

E

D

CAUTION: TREA TMENT OF FIRESTOP SPACERS AND
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHASE MA Y V AR Y WITH THE
TYPE OF BUILDING. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT
SUBSTITUTES FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF LOCAL
BUILDING CODES. THEREFORE, YOUR LOCAL BUILD­ING CODES MUST BE CHECKED TO DETERMINE THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE STEPS.

Factory-built fireplace chases should be constructed in the
manner of all outside walls of the home to prevent cold air
drafting problems. The chase should not break the outside
building envelope in any manner.

This means that the walls, ceiling, base plate and cantilever
floor of the chase should be insulated. Vapor and air infiltra­tion barriers should be installed in the chase as per regional
codes for the rest of the home. Additionally, Aladdin Hearth
Products recommends that the inside surfaces be sheet­rocked and taped for maximum air tightness.

To further prevent drafts, the firestops should be caulked to
seal gaps. Gas line holes and other openings should be
caulked or stuffed with insulation. If the unit is being in­stalled on a cement slab, we recommend that a layer of
plywood be placed underneath to prevent conducting cold
up into the room. Be sure to include spark arrestors for
woodburning units if they are required.

THE CHASE SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED SO THA TALL
CLEARANCES TO THE FIREPLACE ARE MAINTAINED
AS SPECIFIED WITHIN THIS INSTALLERS GUIDE.

Step 1. Locating the Fireplace

The following diagram shows space and clearance require­ments for locating a fireplace within a room.

Clearance Requirements

The top and back of the fireplace are defined by stand-offs.
The minimum clearance to a perpendicular wallextending
past the face of the fire place i s3 inches (7 6mm). The back
of the fireplace may be recessed 16 1/4 inches (413mm)
into combustible construction.

C

1/2 “ MIN. (13mm)

ABC D E

QV36-A 42” 16 1/4” 31 7/8” 4 5 ” 63 3/4”
QV32-A 37” 16 1/4” 29 3/8” 41 1/2” 58 3/4”

Figure 4. Fireplace Dimensions, Locations,
and Space Requirements

Minimum Clearances

from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials

Inches

mm

Glass Front ......................................36........ 914

Floor ..................................................0........... 0

Rear ................................................. 1/2 ........ 13

Sides ............................................... 1/2 ........ 13

T o p (QV- 36)....................................3 1/4....... 83

(QV-32) ...................................1 1/2 ....... 38

Ceiling* .............................................31........ 787

* The clearance to the ceiling is measured from the top

of the unit, excluding the standoffs (see Figure 38 ).

The distance from the unit to combustible construction is to
be measured from the unit outer wrap surface to the com­bustible construction, NOT from the screw heads that se­cure the unit together.

Minimum Clearances

from the Vent Pipe to Combustible Materials

Inches

mm

Vertical Sections...............1................. 25

Horizontal Sections

Top......................................3................. 75

Bottom................................1................. 25

Sides .................................. 1................. 25

At Wall Firestops

T op................................... 2 1/2.............63 .7

Bottom.............................. 1/2 ............... 13

Sides .................................. 1................. 25

For minimum clearances, see the direct vent termination
clearance in Figures 30 and 31.

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Step 2. Framing the Fireplace

Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace
is set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommo­date wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The dia­gram below shows framing reference dimensions.

NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE

IS DEFINED BY 3” ABOVE THE

ELBOW FOR THE ENTIRE

WIDTH AND DEPTH (BEHIND THE

FRONT HEADER) OF THE FIREBOX.

3

WALL STUD

”

CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND
VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING
DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING .

3 1/2”

Framing should be
constructed of 2 X 4
lumber or heavier.

The framing headers may rest
on the fireplace stand-offs.

VENT

FRAMING

HOLE

WARNING:

To ensure proper clearances the front
framing header must be installed on its
narrow edge and to the front of the frame.

B

C

A

*The center of the framing hole is one (1)
inch (25.4mm) above the center of the
horizontal vent pipe.

Model A B C D E*

QV36 - A 42” 38 1/4” 16 1/4” 41” 27 7/8”
QV32 - A 37” 33” 16 1/4” 36 1/2” 24 3/8”

Figure 5. Framing Dimensions

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E

D

6 5/32”

(156mm)

6 7/16”

(164mm)

8 1/2”

(216mm)

7 3/8”

(187mm)

(149mm)

8 5/8”

(220mm)

DV-48D

5 7/8”

47 3/4”
(1.2m)

DV-90D

8 1/2”

(216mm)

11 15/16”

(303mm)

DV-36D

11 5/8”

(295mm)

35 3/4”

(908mm)

11 1/16”

(281mm)

DV17/24D

6 1/2”

(165mm)

8 5/8”

(220mm)

17-24

(432-610mm)

5 1/16”

(129mm)

V

-

D

5

4

D

DV-12/17D

12-17

(305-432mm)

DV-FLEX-10

DV-FLEX-5

DV-FLEX-3

36”

(914mm)

60”

(1524mm)

8 3/4”

(222mm)

DV-12DDV-09D

DV-FLEX-2

24”

(610mm)

DV-06D

120”

(3048mm)

5 3/4”

(146mm)

NOTE: PIPES OVERLAP 1-3/8 INCHES (34.93mm) AT EACH JOINT .

11 3/4”

(298mm)

Figure 6. D-Series Direct Vent Component Specifications (5-inch inner pipe / 8 5/8-inch outer pipe)

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9 1/4

6 5/8

6 1/2

6 3/8

6 3/8

6 1/2

9 5/8

8 3/4

17-24

SL-09D

SL-45D

SL-12/17D (SL12-17D)

12-17

23 3/4

6 5/8

SL-24D

SL-90D

35 3/4

9 5/8

SL-36D

SL-48D

47 3/4

SL-17/24D

(SL17-24D)

SL-FLEX-10

SL-FLEX-5

SL-FLEX-3

36”

(914mm)

11 3/4

60”

(1524mm)

6 1/2

5 3/4

6 5/8

SL-12D

120”

(3048mm)

SL-06D

SL-FLEX-2

NOTE: PIPES OVERLAP 1-3/8 INCHES (34.93mm) AT EACH JOINT .

24”

(610mm)

Figure 7. SL D- Series Direct Vent Component Specifications (4-inch inner pipe / 6 5/8-inch outer pipe)

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Step 3. Installing the Vent System

A. Vent System Approvals

These models have vent starting collars on both the top
and the back of the unit. Depending upon the installation,
decide which ONE set of starting collars will be used to
attach the vent system. The starting collar sealing cap must
remain on the starting collar NOT used.

These models use SL-D-series, direct vent components
when using the TOP vent collars and D-series direct vent
components when using the REAR vent collars.

The flame and ember appearance may vary based on the
type of fuel burned and the venting configuration used.

WARNING: YOU MUST NOT MIX D-SERIES

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AND SL D-SERIES COMPONENTS IN ANY VENT
SYSTEM CONFIGURA TION.

Identifyi ng Vent Components

Approved vent system components are labeled for identifica­tion. This pipe is tested and listed as an approved compo­nent of the fireplace. The pipe is tested to be run inside an
enclosed wall. There is no requirement for inspection open­ings at each joint within the wall. There is no required pitch
for horizontal vent runs. NO OTHER VENTING SYSTEMS
OR COMPONENTS MAY BE USED. Detailed installation
instructions are included with each vent termination kit and
should be used in conjunction with thisInstallers Guide. Fig­ure 7 shows vent system components and terminations.

The vent systems installed on this gas fireplace may in­clude one, two, or three 90°elbow assemblies. The rela­tionships of vertical rise to horizontal run in vent configura­tions using 90° elbows MUST BE strictly adhered to. The
rise to run relationships are shown in the venting drawings
and tables. Refer to the diagrams on the next several pages.

NOTE: Two 45° elbows may be used in place of one
90° elbow. Maximum and minimum rise to run ratios
must always be maintained in the vent system when
using 45° elbows.

D-SERIES

DVK-01D

DVK-TVCD

Vent System

Termination Kits

DVK-01TRD
DVK-01TRF*

WALL FIRESTOP

SL D-SERIES

DV-FLEX2-01TRF

HORIZONTAL
TERMINATION

VERTICAL
TERMINATION

90 DEGREE
ELBOW

Vent System Components

STORM COLLAR

ROOF FLASHING

HORIZONTAL PIPE
SUPPORT

PIPE LENGTH

WALL BRACKET

CEILING
FIRESTOP

SLK-991DA

SLK-01TRD
SLK-01TRF*

* For use with flex vent only .

SLK-01D

SL-FLEX2-01TRF

Figure 8. Vent System Components and Termination Kits

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