Quadra-Fire 839-1440, 839-1390, SAPPH-D-CWL, SAPPH-D-CSB, 839-1460 User Manual

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SAPPHIRE

DIRECT VENT ROOM HEATER

Owner’s Manual

Installation and Operation

Model:

839-1390
839-1440

839-1460
SAPPH-D-CSB
SAPPH-D-CWL

R

Solitaire Front

CAUTION

DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

• Important operating and
maintenance instructions
included.

WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fi re
or explosion may result causing property

damage, personal injury, or death.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am-
mable 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 fi re department.

• Installation and service must be performed
by a qualifi ed installer, service agency , or the
gas supplier.

Installation and service of this appliance should be
performed by qualifi ed personnel. Hearth & Home
T echnologies suggests NFI certifi ed or factory-trained
professionals, or technicians super­vised by an NFI certifi ed professional.

• Read, understand and
follow these instructions
for safe installation and
operation.

US

Beaverton

Oregon USA

ested and

Listed by

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OMNI- Test Laboratories, Inc.

DO NOT

DISCARD

• Leave this manual with
party responsible for use
and operation.

WARNING

HOT! DO NOT TOUCH.
SEVERE BURNS MAY RESULT.
CLOTHING IGNITION MAY RESULT.

Glass and other surfaces are hot during oper­ation and cool down.

• Keep children away.

• CAREFULL Y SUPERVISE children in same
room as appliance.

• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.

• Do NOT operate with protective barriers open or removed.

• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other combustibles
away.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

• installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas
fi tter.

See Table of Contents for additional Commonwealth of Mas­sachusetts requirements.

This appliance may be installed as an OEM installation in manufactured
home (USA only) or mobile home and must be installed in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions and the manufactured home construction
and safety standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or Standard for Installation

in Mobile Homes, CAN/CSA Z240MH.

This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas indicated on the
rating plate.

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Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradition
of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you
have our assurance of commitment to quality, durability,
and performance.

This commitment begins with our research of the market,
including ‘Voice of the Customer’ contacts, ensuring we
make products that will satisfy your needs. Our Research
and Development facility then employs the world’s most
advanced technology to achieve the optimum operation of
our stoves, inserts and fi replaces. And yet we are old-fash-
ioned when it comes to craftsmanship. Each appliance is

With warm regards,

meticulously fabricated and gold and nickel surfaces are
hand-fi nished for lasting beauty and enjoyment. Our pledge
to quality is completed as each model undergoes a quality
control inspection. From design, to fabrication, to shipping:
Our guarantee of quality is more than a word, it’s Quadra­Fire tradition, and we proudly back this tradition with a Lim­ited Lifetime Warranty.

We wish you and your family many years of enjoyment in
the warmth and comfort of your hearth appliance. Thank
you for choosing Quadra-Fire.

___________________________

Alan Trusler

Senior

Vice President

Dealer Channel

t

___________________________

Dan Henry

Vice President

Advanced Technolgies

_________________________

Jason Olmstead
Vice President &

General Manager

SAMPLE OF SERIAL NUMBER / SAFETY LABEL

LOCATION: ON BACK OF APPLIANCE

MODEL / MODÈLE: SAPPHIRE

VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATER

Report No. / Rapport Numé ro

061-S-19b-5

APPROVED FOR CANADA AND USA TO:
ANSI Z21.88A-2000 / CSA 2.33a-M00 Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters, and
applicablesectionsofUL307bGasBurningHeatingAppliancesforManufactured
Homesand RecreationalVehicles,CAN/CGA2.17-M91“Gas Fired Appliances
for use at High Altitudes.”This appliance is manufactured for operation with
Natural Gas.
Forconversionto propane Manufacturer’s Part#844-9730and instructionsmust
be used. This appliance may be installedin a bedroom or bedsittingroom; in
Canada remote thermostat i nstal l ati on is r equi r ed.

FAN TYPE VENTED CIRCULATOR / VENTILATEUR

Blower Electrical Rating / Évaluation du Ventilateur

115 V., 1.5 Amps, 60 Hz, 150 Watts

Top Vent: Input Rate on “HI” (BTU/Hr)
Input Rate on “LO” (BTU/Hr)
Maximum Output (BTU/Hr)
Main Burner Orifice
Rear Vent: (No vertical) Input Rate on “HI” (BTU/Hr)
Input Rate on “LO” (BTU/Hr)
Main Burner Orifice
Minimum Inlet Pressure (Inches W.C.)
Maximum Inlet Pressure (Inches W.C.)
Manifold Pressure on “HI” (Inches W.C.)
**Max. Venting, Blower On

CAUTION: DO NO T OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITH GLASS REMOVED, CRACKED OR BROKEN. REPLACEMEN TOF THE PANEL(S) SHOULD BE DONE BY A LICENSED OR QUALIFIED
SER VICE PERSON .
ATTENTION: CE T APPAREIL NE DOIT PAS ÊTRE OPÉRÉ SI LA VITRE ES T BRISÉE, CRAQUÉE OU ENLEVÉE. LE REMPLACEMEN T DU PANNEAU DOI T ÊTRE FAIT PAR UNE PERSONNE
LICENSÉE E T QUALIFIÉE .
CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. DO NOT TOUCH. SEVERE BURNS MAY RESULT. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, GASOLINE AND OTHER LIQUIDS HAVING FLAMMABLE VAPORS
AWAY.
ATTENTION: CHAUD LORQU’ILEST EN OPÉRATION.NE TOUCHEZPAS. DES BRÛLURESSÉVÈRESPEUVENT EN RÉSULTER.GARDEZ LES ENFANTS,LES VÊTEMENTS,LESMEUBLES,L A GAZOLINE
ET LES AUTRES LIQUIDES DE VAPEUR INFLAMMABLE ÊLOIGNÉ S
WARNING : IMPROPE R INSTALL ATION , ADJUSTMEN T, ALTERATIO N , SERVIC E O R MAINTENANC E CAN CAUS E INJUR Y OR PROPE R TY DAMAGE . REFE R TO THE OWNER’ S INFORMATIO N
MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THIS APPLIANCE. FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSUL T A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER .
AVE RTISSEMEN T: UNE INSTALLATION, UN AJUSTEMEN T, UNE ALTÉRATION, UN SERVICE OU UN ENTRETIEN INCORRECTS PEUVEN T CAUSER DES DOMMAGES MATÉRIELS.
RÉFÉREZ-VOUS AU MANUEL D’INFORMATION FOURNI AVEC CET APPAREIL. POUR ASSISTANCE OU DES INFORMATIONS SUPPLÉMENTAIRES CONSULTEZ UN INSTALLATEUR
QUALIFIÉ, UNE AGENCE DE SERVICE OU UN FOURNISSEUR DE GAZ.

Minimum cl earances required from combustible construction for all appliance surfaces. / Espac es minimum exigés de la construction
combusti ble aux surfaces de l’appareil.

HEA RTH: A non- combusti ble hearth pad is not requi red. However, the floor beneath the s tove must be s table, level, and strong enough to suppor t the stov e without a tipping hazar d .
CHEMINÉE: Un coussinet non-combustible de cheminée n’est pas exigé. Cependant, le plancher en dessous du poêle doit être droit, à niveau et assez fort pour supporter le poêle
sans le hasard de basculer.

2005 2006 2007 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecJan

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL / NE PAS ENLEVER L’ÉTIQUETTE

FOURNAISE AU GAZ AVEC VENTILATION

NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL/

NE PAS UTILISER AVEC LE COMBUSTIBLE

SOLIDE

CIRCULATOIRE

Électrique:

For use with Natural Gas

Usage au Gaz Naturel

.1065 (36DMS)

.0960 (41DMS)

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES / ESPACE M I NIMUM AUX COM BUSTI BLES

F

B

E

A

A

A. Side of stove top to side wall 6 in. (152 mm) Du coté du poêle au coté du mur
B. Rear of stove top to back wall 3 in. (76 mm) Le contrôle arrière au mur arrière
C. Corner of stove top to side wall 1 in. (25 mm) Du Coin du Poêle au coté du mur
D. Minimum Alcove Height 54 in. (1372 mm) Hauteur minimum de l'alcôve
E. Maximum Alcove Depth 36 in. (914 mm) Profondeur maximum de l'alcôve
F. Minimum Alcove Width 36 in. (914 mm) Largeur minimum de l'alcôve
G. Mantle Clearance from stove top 23 in. (584 mm) Espace libre du poéle au manteau

Thermal E fficiency / E fficacité Thermique *

Usage au Gaz Propane
0-2000’
30,000
21,000
25,000

26,000
18,000

4.5”

7.0”

3.5”

C

C

Date of Manufacture / Date du Manufacturier

SERIAL NO.

007

APPROUVÉ POUR LE CANADA ET LES ÉTATS-UNIS:
ANSIZ21.88a-2000/ CSA 2.33a-M00Fournaisesau Gazavec Ventilation,
et les sectionsapplicable de UL 307b Appareilsde Chauffage Au Gaz pour
lesMaisonsMobiles et les Véhicules Motorisés,CAN/CGA2.17-M91 “Gas
Fired Appliances for use at High Altitudes”. Cet appareilest manufacturé
pourl’opérationavec le Gaz Naturel. Pour une conversion au gaz propane
les pièces du Manufacturier #844-9730 et ses instructions doivent être
utilisées. Cet appareil peut être utilisé dansunechambre à coucherou salle
de séjour; au Canada, l’installation d’un thermostat à distance est exigée.

* With Maximum horizontal length. / Avec longueur horizontale maximum.

P.4.1-02 Canada Minimum pipe (P.4.1-02 Le canada tuyau mi nimum) 64.08% NG / 65.42% LP

For use with Propane

0-2000’

Bouche Supérieure: Puissance Évaluée à “HI” (BTU/Hr)

30,000
24,500
24,600

.0635 (52DMS)

.0595 (53DMS)

Conduit postérieur: Puissance Évaluée (non vertical) à “HI” (BTU/Hr)

26,000
20,000

Pression Minimum de la Valve (pouces W.C.)

11”

Pression Maximum de la Valve (pouces W.C.)

14”

Pression du Collecteur d’ Échappement à “HI” (pouces W.C.)

10”

** Ventilation Maximum, Ventilateur Allumé

D

Made in U.S.A. / Fait Aux États-Unis

G

Puissance Évaluée à “LO” (BTU/Hr)
Puissance Maximum (BTU/Hr)**
Orifice du Brûleur Principal

Puissance Évaluée à “LO” (BTU/Hr)

Orifice du Brûleur Principal

1445 North HIghway
Colville, WA 99114
www.quadrafire.com

84% NG (blower on / avec ventilateur allumé)
82% LP (blower on / avec ventilateur allumé)

A

A

250-7241

___________________________

Steve Tate

Quadra-Fire

Brand Manager

Serial Number

Barcode

Model Name

Test Lab & Report No.

Manufactured Date

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- TABLE OF CONTENTS -

Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals

A. Appliance Certifi cations ......................4

B. Glass Specifi cations ............................4

C. BTU Specifi cations ..............................4

D. High Altitude Installations ....................4

E. Non-Combustible Materials .................4

F. Combustible Materials ........................4

G. Requirements for the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts ......5

Section 2: Getting Started

A. Design & Installation

Considerations ....................................6

B. Tools and Supplies Needed................6

C. Inspect Appliance & Components .......6

Section 3: Appliance Location & Clearances

A. Selecting Appliance Location..............7

B. Clearances to Combustibles ...............7

Section 4: Termination Locations

A. Vent Termination Minimum

Clearances..........................................8

Section 5: Vent Information

A. Venting Components ..........................10

B. Use of Elbows .....................................10

C. Measuring Standards ..........................10

D. How to Use the Vent Graph ................11

E. Venting Guidelines ..............................11

F. Horizontal Termination ........................12

G. Vertical Termination ............................15

Section 6: Gas Information

A. Fuel Conversions ................................23

B. Gas Pressures ....................................25

C. Gas Connection.. ................................25

Section 7: Electrical Information

A. Recommendation for Wire ..................27

B. Connecting to the Appliance ...............27

C.
System Wiring

Section 8: Appliance Setup

A. Remove Shipping Materials ................29

B. Top to Rear Vent Conversion .............29

C. Grille Cover Installation .......................31

D. Accessories .........................................31

E. Front Installation .................................32

F. Hearth Legs Installation ......................33

G. Positioning the Logs ............................33

H. Mineral Wool .......................................34

I. Glass Door Assembly .........................34

J. Blower Installation ...............................34

K. Damper Adjustment ............................37

L. Shutter Adjustment .............................37

Section 9: Operating Instructions

A. Before Lighting Appliance ...................38

B. Controls ...............................................38

C. Lighting Appliance ...............................39

D. After Appliance is Lit ...........................40

E. Frequently Asked Questions ...............40

Section 10: Troubleshooting ...............................41

Section 11:

A. Maintenance Tasks .............................44

B. Service and Maintenance Log .............45

Section 12: Reference Materials

A. Appliance Dimension Diagram ...........46

B. Vent Components Diagram ................47

C. Vent Components List ........................48

D. Service Parts List ................................49

E. Accessories ........................................52

F. Warranty Policy ...................................53

G. Contact Information ............................56

Standing Pilot Ignition

.....................................27

Maintaining & Servicing Appliance

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Listing and Code Approvals

A. Appliance Certifi cation

MODEL:
LABORATORY:

TYPE:
STANDARD:

The product is listed to ANSI standards for “Vented Gas
Appliance Heaters” and applicable sections of “Gas Burning
Heating Appliances for Manufactured Homes and Recre­ational Vehicles” and "Gas Fired Appliances for use at High
Altitudes".

Manufactured Home or Mobile Home installation may occur
only after the home is site located and must conform with
the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard,
Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or, when such a standard is
not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home
Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1, or Standard for Gas
Equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA
Z240.4.

When installed, the appliance must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or
the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.

Sapphire
OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc.

061-S-19b-5
Direct Vent Gas Heater

ANSI Z21.88a-2000
UL307bּCAN/CBA 2.17-M91

ּCSA 2.33a-M00ּ

C. BTU Specifi cations

Model

(US or Canada)

TOP VENT:

Sapphire (NG)

Sapphire (LP)

REAR VENT:

Sapphire (NG)

Sapphire (LP)

* Thermal effi ciency maximum pipe with blower on.
** Canada minimum pipe.

Maximum

Input

BTU

30,000 21,000 36 84 64
30,000 24,500 52 82 65

26,000 18,000 41 84 64
26,000 20,000 53 82 65

Minimum

Input

BTU

Orifi ce

Size

(DMS)

*Steady

State

Effi ciency %

**P.4

%

D. High Altitude Installations

Omni-T est Laboratories listed gas appliances are tested and
approved without requiring changes for elevations from 0 to
2000 feet in the U.S.A. and 0 to 4500 feet in Canada.

When installing this appliance at an elevation above 2000
feet, it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by
changing the existing burner orifi ce to a smaller size. Input
rate should be reduced by 4% for each 1000 feet above a
2000 foot elevation in the U.S.A. If the heating value of the
gas has been reduced, these rules do not apply. To identify
the proper orifi ce size, check with the local gas utility.

If installing this appliance at an elevation above 4500 feet (in
Canada), check with local authorities.

B. Glass Specifi cations

This appliance is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass. Replace
glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please contact your
dealer for replacement glass.

NOTE: This installation must conform with local codes. In the
absence of local codes you must comply with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-latest edition in the U.S.A.
and the CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes in Canada.

WARNING

Do NOT use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualifi ed service technician to
inspect the unit and to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control which has been under water.

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E. Non-Combustible Materials

Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136,
Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical
T ube Furnace at 750°C, shall be considered non-combustible
materials.

F. Combustible Materials

Materials made of or surfaced with wood, compressed
paper, plant fibers, plastics, or other materials that can ignite
and burn, whether flame proofed or not, or whether plastered
or unplastered shall be considered combustible materials.

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NOTE: The following requirements reference various
Massachusetts and national codes not contained in this
document.

G. 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
exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above
fi nished grade in the area of the venting, including but not
limited to decks and porches, the following requirements
shall be satisfi ed:

Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors

At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented
gas fueled equipment, the installing plumber or gas fi tter shall
observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an
alarm and battery back-up is installed on the fl oor level where
the gas equipment is to be installed. In addition, the installing
plumber or gas fi tter 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 qualifi ed 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 back­up may be installed on the next adjacent fl 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 certifi ed.

Signage

A metal or plastic identifi cation 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 one-half (1/2) inch in size, “GAS VENT DIRECTLY

BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS.”

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 separated 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 fueled 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 fl ue gases, but identifi es “special vent-
ing systems”, the following requirements shall be satisfi ed by
the manufacturer:

•

The referenced “special venting system” instructions shall
be included with the appliance or equipment installation
instructions; and

•

The “special venting system” shall be Product 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.

See Gas Connection section for additional Common­wealth of Massachusetts requirements.

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Getting Started

A

. Design & Installation Considerations

Quadra-Fire direct vent gas appliances are designed to
operate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the
building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside. No
additional air source is required.

CAUTION

Check building codes prior to installation.

• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state
and national codes and regulations.

• Consult local building, fi re offi cials or authorities having
jurisdiction about restrictions, installation inspection,
and permits.

When planning an installation, it is necessary to determine
the following information before installing:

• Where the appliance is to be installed.

•

The vent system confi guration to be used.

• Gas supply piping.

• Electrical wiring.

• Whether optional accessories - devices such as a blower,

thermostat or remote control - are desired.

C. Inspect Appliance & Components

WARNING

Inspect appliance and components for
damage. Damaged parts may impair safe
operation.

• Do NOT install damaged components.

• Do NOT install incomplete components.

• Do NOT install substitute components.
Report damaged parts to dealer.

• Carefully remove the appliance and components from

the packaging.

• Remove cast door and glass door, and set aside on pro-

tective surface.

• Remove log set and component pack from fi rebox.

• Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment,

particularly the condition of the glass.

• Read all of the instructions before starting the instal-

lation. Follow these instructions carefully during the
installation to ensure maximum safety and benefi t.

WARNING

Keep appliance dry.

• Mold or rust may cause odors.

• Water may damage controls.

B. Tools and Supplies Needed

Before beginning the installation be sure that the following
tools and building supplies are available. Note: Not all

tools will apply to every installation.

Reciprocating saw
Pliers
Hammer
Phillips Screwdriver
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Plumb Line
Level
Manometer
Tape Measure

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Variable Speed Drill/Driver
Wrench Set
Framing Square
Framing Material
Hi temp caulking material
Voltmeter
Gloves
Safety Glasses
Non-corrosive Leak Check Solution

or combustible gas detector

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WARNING

Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any
responsibility for, and the warranty will be
voided by, the following actions:

• Installation and use of any damaged appliance or vent
system component.

• Modifi cation of the appliance or vent system.

• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies.

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

• Installation and/or use of any component part not approved
by Hearth & Home Technologies.

Any such action may cause a fi re hazard.

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3

Appliance Location and Clearances

NOTE:

· Illustrations refl ect typical installations and are FOR

DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.

· Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.

· Actual installation may vary due to individual design

preference.

A. Selecting Appliance Location

When selecting a location for your appliance it is important to
consider the required clearances to walls (see Figure 3.1).

NOTE: For actual appliance dimensions refer to Section

12.

B. Clearances

F

G

B

E

D

WARNING

Fire Risk
Provide adequate clearance:

• Around air openings

• To combustibles

• For service access
Locate appliance away from traffi c areas.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

• Locate and install appliance to all
clearance specifi cations in manual.

C

A

A

A

Sapphire

Figure 3.1

It is permissable to place the appliance on carpet.

A

Model ABCDEFG

Inches

Millimeters

6 3 1 54363623

152 76 25 1372 914 914 584

CAUTION

Some carpet materials may be sensitive to radiant heat from the
appliance causing discoloration or odor.

NOTE: Flooring beneath appliance may reach 90 degrees
plus room ambient temperature. Check with flooring
manufacturer for maximum temperature allowed on flooring
surfaces.

C

WARNING

Fire Risk.
Odor Risk.
Tipping Risk

• Install appliance on a stable, level platform/
fl oor strong enough to support appliance
without tipping.

• USE wood fl ooring, ceramic tile, brick hearth
or high pressure laminate fl ooring applied
directly over the sub-fl ooring material.

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Termination Locations

A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances

WARNING

Fire Risk.
Explosion Risk.
Maintain vent clearance to combustibles

as specifi ed.

• Do not pack air space with insulation or other
materials.

Failure to keep insulation or other materials
away from vent pipe may cause fi re.

Measure vertical clearances from this surface.

Measure horizontal clearances from this surface.

(See Figure 4.4 for specifi c clearances.)

Figure 4.1 Termination Clearances

Gas or Wood

18 in.

(457mm)

Termination

Gas

Termination

24 in. (610mm)

(minimum) to

Perpendicular

Wall (Gas Only)

HORIZONTAL

OVERHANG

2 FT.
MIN.

TERMINATION

CAP

Roof Pitch H (Min.) Ft.

Flat to 6/12 .........................................................1.0*

Over 6/12 to 7/12........................................................1.25*

Over 7/12 to 8/12 ............................................... 1.5*

Over 8/12 to 9/12 ............................................... 2.0*

Over 9/12 to 10/12 ............................................. 2.5*

Over 10/12 to 11/12 ........................................... 3.25

Over 11/12 to 12/12 ........................................... 4.0

Over 12/12 to 14/12 ...........................................5.0

Over 14/12 to 16/12 ...........................................6.0

Over 16/12 to 18/12 ...........................................7.0

Over 18/12 to 20/12 ...........................................7.5

Over 20/12 to 21/12 ...........................................8.0

* 3 foot minimum in snow regions

Figure 4.3 Minimum Height from Roof to Lowest Discharge

Opening

2 FT.

LOWEST

DISCHARGE

OPENING

H (MIN.) - MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM ROOF

TO LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING

X

12

ROOF PITCH

VERTICAL

WA LL

IS X/12

Figure 4.3 specifi es minimum vent heights for various

pitched roofs.

A

Gas Termination

A 6 in. (152mm)

Figure 4.2 Multiple Vertical Termination

Wood & Fuel Oil Termination

20 in.

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(508mm)

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(See Note 2)

(S Note 2)

v

= VENT TERMINAL

V

A = 12 inches............. clearances above grade, veran-

(See Note 1)

X

= AIR SUPPLY INLET = AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED

da, porch, deck or balcony

B = 12 inches ............ clearances to window or door

that may be opened, or to per­manently closed window. (Glass)

D* = 18 inches ............. vertical clearance to unventilat-

ed soffit or to ventilated soffit lo­cated above the terminal

*30 inches............ for vinyl clad soffits and below

electrical service

F = 9 inches .............. clearance to outside corner

G = 6 inches ............... clearance to inside corner

H = 3 ft. (Canada) ...... not to be installed above a gas

meter/regulatorassemblywithin3

feet (90cm) horizontally from the

center-lineof the regulator
I

= 3 ft. ................

.......

clearance to gas service regula-

tor vent outlet
J = 9 inches (U.S.A.)

12 inches (Canada)clearance to non-mechanical air

supply inlet to building or the

combustion air inlet to any other

appliance

v

v

v

K = 3 ft.(U.S.A.)

L** = 7 ft.......................... clearance above paved

M*** = 18 inches .............. clearance under veranda,

6 ft. (Canada)......... clearance to a mechanical

(powered) air supply inlet

(See Note 1)

sidewalkor apaved driveway
locatedonpublic property

porch,deck, balcony or over­hang

42 inches .............. vinyl

S = 6 inches ................. clearance from sides of

(See Note 3)

electrical service

T = 12 inches ................ clearance above electrical

(See Note 3)

service

Alcove Applications

N = 6 inches ................. non-vinyl sidewalls

P = 8 ft.

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

12 inches ............... vinyl sidewalls

Q

MIN

1 cap 3 feet 2 x Q
2 caps 6 feet 1 x Q
3 caps 9 feet 2/3 x Q
4caps 12feet 1/2xQ

Q

= # termination caps x 3 R

MIN

=(2/#terminationcaps)xQ

MAX

R

MAX

ACTUA L

ACTUA L

ACTUA L

ACTUA L

ACTUAL

_

_

_

_

** a vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved

driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and
serves both dwellings.

*** only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on

a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor, or meets Note 2.

NOTE 1: Onprivate property where termination is less than 7 feetabove
a sidewalk, driveway, deck, porch, veranda or balcony, use of a listed
cap is suggested. (See vents components pages.)

NOTE 2: Termination in an alcovespace (spacesonly openon one side
and
vinyl or non-vinyl siding and soffits. 1. There must be at least 3 feet
minimum between termination caps. 2. All mechanical air intakes within
10 feet of a termination cap must be a minimum of 3 feet below the
terminationcap. 3. All gravity air intakeswithin 3 feet of atermination cap
must be a minimum of 1 foot below the termination cap.

NOTE 3: Location of thevent terminationmust not interferewith access
to the electrical service.

an overhang) are permitted with the dimensions specified for

without

Figure 4.4

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NOTE: Local codes or regulations may require different
clearances.

NOTE: Termination caps may be hot. Consider their proximity to
doors or other traffic areas.

WARNING: In the U.S.: Vent system termination is NOT permitted
in screened porches. You must follow side wall, overhang and
ground clearances as slated in the instructions.

In Canada: Ventsystem ter mination is NOT permitted in screened
porches. Vent system termination is permitted in porch areas with
two or more sides open. You must follow side wall, overhang and
ground clearances as stated in the instructions.

Quadra-Fire assumes no responsibility for the improper perfor­mance of the appliance when the venting system does not meet
these requirements.

CAUTION: IF EXTERIOR WALLS ARE FINISHED
WITH VINYL SIDING, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT A
VINYL PROTECTOR KIT BE INSTALLED (part #VPK­DV).

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5

Vent Information

A. Venting Components

In order to comply with applicable codes and product
warranties, use only following venting components:

• Hearth & Home Technologies (HHT)

• Security Chimney's Secure Vent Chimney System

• Selkirk Metalbestos

• AmeriVent

• Simpson Dura-Vent (SDV)

DO NOT USE FIELD-FABRICATED VENTING

COMPONENTS. Refer to the venting manufacturer’s

instructions.

This product is approved to be vented either horizontally,
through the side wall or vertically through the roof. You may
vent through a Class A or masonry chimney if an approved
adapter is used.

This appliance is a direct vent heater. All combustion air must
come directly from the outside of the building. The vent pipe
for this unit consists of an inner and an outer pipe. The inner
pipe carries the appliance exhaust out of the system, and the
outer pipe brings fresh combustion air into the appliance.

• A round support box/wall thimble or heat shield is
required when the venting passes through a combus­tible wall.

• A support box or ceiling fi restop is required when the
venting passes through a ceiling.

• Roof fl ashing and a storm collar are required when vent-
ing passes through the roof.

• Follow instructions provided with the venting for instal­lation of these items.

B. Use of Elbows

CAUTION

ALL vent confi guration specifi cations MUST be followed.

• This product is tested and listed to these
specifi cations.

• Appliance performance will suffer if specifi cations are
not followed.

Diagonal runs have both vertical and horizontal vent aspects
when calculating the effects. Use the rise for the vertical
aspect and the run for the horizontal aspect. (See Figure

5.1.)
Two 45° elbows may be used in place of one 90° elbow. On

45° runs, one foot of diagonal is equal to 8-1/2 in. (216mm)
horizontal run and 8-1/2 in. (216mm) vertical run. A length of
straight pipe is allowed between two elbows. (See Figure

5.1.)

Vertical

12 in.

8-1/2 in.

8-1/2 in.

Horizontal

Figure 5.1

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WARNING

Fire Hazard.
Explosion Risk.
Asphyxiation Risk.
Do NOT connect this gas appliance to a chimney

fl ue serving a separate solid-fuel or gas burning
appliance.

• Vent this appliance directly outside.

• Use separate vent system for this appliance.
May impair safe operation of this appliance or

other appliances connected to the fl ue.

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C. Measuring Standards

Vertical and horizontal measurements were made using the
following standards.

• Pipe measurements are from center line to center line.

• Horizontal terminations are measured to the outside of
the mounting surface (fl ange of termination cap). See
Figure 4.1 on page 8.

• Vertical terminations are measured to the top of the last
pipe before termination cap.

• Horizontal pipe installed level with 1/4 in. rise.

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D. How to Use the Vent Graph E. Venting Guidelines

1. Measure the distance from the top of appliance to the
center of the 90° elbow. On the graph below, draw a
horizontal line from that measurement on the vertical
axis across until it intersects with the slanted line.

2. From the point of this intersection, draw a vertical line to
the bottom of the graph.

3. The point at which this line meets the bottom line of the
graph is the maximum length of the horizontal run.

Example 1: If the vertical dimension from the top of the

appliance to the center of the 90° elbow is
7 ft. (2m), the horizontal run to the base of
the temination cap must not exceed 13 ft.­2 in. (4m).

Example 2: If the vertical dimension from the top of the

appliance is 21 ft. (6m), the horizontal run
to the base of the termination cap must not
exceed 7 ft.- 3in. (2m).

4. Each 90° elbow is equivalent to 3 ft. (914mm) of vent
pipe and each 45° elbow is equivalent to 1 ft. (305mm)
of vent pipe, and must be subtracted from vent pipe
run. A single vertical to horizontal 90° elbow is already
calculated into the allowable 15 ft. (5m) run. Each
additional 90° elbow reduces the maximum horizontal
distance by 3 ft. (914mm).

Example: The use of 3 elbows would reduce the

allowable horizontal run to 9 ft. (3 - 1 =
2 elbows x 3 ft. = 6 ft.; 15 ft. max. - 6 ft.=
9 ft. max.)

Notes: The maximum horizontal vent run is 15 ft. (5m)

when the vertical vent rise is 10 ft. (3m).
The minimum horizontal vent run is 11 in.
(279mm).
Minimum wall thickness is 4 in. (102mm). Maximum
wall thickness is 20 in. (508mm).
Horizontal sections require a 1/4 in. (6mm) rise for
every 12 in. (305mm) of horizontal travel.
Exterior Vent Diameter = 6-5/8 in. (168mm); Inner
Vent Diameter = 4 in. (101mm).
Horizontal sections require noncombustible support
every 3 ft. (914mm), e.g. plumbing tape.

EXCEPTION FOR REAR VENT KIT (Snorkel Kit

#844-8921), HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION:

When installing the Sapphire in a rear vent configuration
with no vertical rise: a snorkel kit must be used, and
a derating orifice must be installed. The appropriate
orifice is supplied with the rear vent kit.

For any vertical rise when rear venting, a minimum of 2
ft. (610mm) vertical must be used prior to any horizontal
run.

The maximum horizontal vent run is 2 ft. (610mm).

The maximum horizontal vent run with a 45° elbow is 14
in. (356mm).

No external minimum rise is required. The minimum
horizontal vent run is 11 in. (279mm).

NOTE: IF YOUR INSTALLATION FALLS WITHIN A
SHADED AREA ON THE GRAPH, THE DAMPER MUST
BE USED.

NOTE: In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the word

damper shall be replaced with the words flue restrictor.

VERTICAL DISTANCE

FROM APPLIANCE

TOP TO 90° ELBOW

Figure 5.2

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EX. 2

EX. 1

TOP VENT GRAPH

30'
28'
26'
24'
22'
20'
18'
16'
14'
12'
10'
8'
6'
4'
2'
0'

11" 2' 4' 6' 8' 10' 12' 14' 15'

(MIN)

TOTAL HORIZONTAL RUN TO BASE OF THE

TERMINATION CAP (EXCLUDING ELBOWS)

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(MAX)

REAR VENTING WITH VERTICAL RISE

30'
28'
26'
24'
22'
20'
18'
16'
14'
12'
10'
8'
6'
4'
2'
0'

2' 4' 6' 8' 10'

(MIN)

(MAX)

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F. Horizontal Termination

WARNING

Type A -

Up & Out Installations for Top Vent
Configurations

90 DEGREE
ELBOW

Temination Cap

PIPE LENGTH

PIPE LENGTH

WALL
THIMBLE
COVER

WALL
THIMBLE

(Recommended
for optimum
performance)

On horizontal terminations use Hearth & Home T echnologies
Part #HHW2, or like components.

Fire Hazard.
Exhaust Fume Risk.
Impaired Performance of Appliance.

• Ensure vent components are locked together correctly.

• Pipe may separate if not properly joined.

Step 2.

Direct vent pipe is designed with a locking connection. To
connect the venting system to the appliance flue outlet, a
twist-lock adapter is built into the appliance at the factory.
Wall thickness may vary. Remember to include wall
thickness in minimum clearances when figuring venting
lengths for your installation needs.

Note: Female ends of direct vent pipe/elbows are designed
to slide straight onto the male ends of adjacent pipes by
orienting the pipe indentations so they match and slide into
the entry slots on the male ends, see Figure 5.4. Push
the pipe sections completely together, then twist-lock one
section clockwise approximately one-quarter turn, until the
two sections are fully locked. The female locking lugs may
not be visible from the outside. They may be located by
examining the inside of the female ends.

Type B -

Rear Installations for Use with Rear
Vent Kit

SNORKLE KIT

WALL THIMBLE
COVER

PIPE LENGTH

This is the only venting configuration that requires the
use of the rear vent derating orifice that comes with the
rear vent kit. NOTE: A Snorkel Kit is required.

Figure 5.3

Step 1.

Determine the desired location of the appliance. Check to
ensure that wall studs or roof rafters are not in the way when
the venting system is attached. If this is the case, you may
want to adjust the location of the appliance.

15-5/8 in.
(397mm)

C

WALL THIMBLE

WALL STRAP
14 in. (356mm) Wide

21 in.
(533mm)

Female Locking Lugs

Male Locking Lugs

Figure 5.4

WARNING

Fire Risk.
Explosion Risk.
Combustion Fume Risk.
Use vent run supports per installation instructions.
Connect vent sections per installation instructions.

• Maintain all clearances to combustibles.

• Do NOT allow vent to sag below connection
point to appliance.

• Maintain specifi ed slope (if required).

Improper support may allow vent to sag or separate.

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Step 3.

For installations using a round support box/wall thimble
(check pipe manufacturer's instructions), mark the wall for a
10 in. x 10 in. (254mm x 254mm) square hole. The center
of the square hole should line up with the center line of the
horizontal pipe, as shown in Figure 5.5. Cut and frame the
hole in the exterior wall where the vent will be terminated. If
the wall being penetrated is constructed of noncombustible
material, i.e. masonry block or concrete, a 7 in. (178mm)
diameter hole is acceptable.

NOTE:

(1) Installation requires a minimum of 11 in. (279mm)

horizontal run. Each 1 ft. (305mm) of horizontal vent
run must include a 1/4 in. (6mm) of vertical rise towards
the termination. Never allow the vent to run downward.
This could cause high temperatures and may present
the possibility of a house or structure fire.

(2) The location of the horizontal vent termination on an

exterior wall must meet all local and national building
codes, and must not be easily blocked or obstructed,
see Figure 4.4 on page 9.

CENTER
LINE

CENTER
LINE

WALL
THIMBLE

CENTER
LINE

CENTER OF
HOLE

CENTER LINE
WALL
THIMBLE

CENTER OF
HOLE

(3) For installations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior

of the building, the HHT RHVK snorkel kit (Part #844-

8921) is available with a 14 in. (356mm) and a 36 in.
(914mm) tall snorkel termination cap. Follow the
same installation procedures as used for standard
horizontal terminations. If the snorkel termination must
be installed below grade (i.e. basement application),
proper drainage must be provided to prevent water from
entering the snorkel termination. Do not backfill around
snorkel termination.

Step 4.

Position the horizontal termination cap in the center of the 10
in. x 10 in. (254mm x 254mm) square hole and run a bead
of non-hardening mastic around its outside edges, so as to
make a seal between it and the wall, attach termination cap
to the exterior wall with the four wood screws provided. The
arrow on the vent cap should be pointing up (Figure 5.6).

WOOD
SCREW

Wall Thimble

45° Elbow

14 in. (356mm) Pipe Length

Max. Wall Depth =
10 in. (254mm)

1 in. (25mm) Clearance
from stove corner to
combustible wall.

1 in. (25mm) Clearance from stove corner to
combustible wall.

45° Elbow in Corner Installation

When installing the Sapphire in a rear vent configuration with
no vertical rise: a Snorkel Kit must be used, and a derating
orifice must be installed. The appropriate orifice is supplied
with the Rear Vent Kit.

Figure 5.5

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PART HHW2 PART
841-0670 (Preferred)

WALL THIMBLE

Figure 5.6

NOTES:

(1) The four wood screws provided should be replaced with

appropriate fasteners for stucco, brick, concrete, or
other types of sidings.

(2) Termination cap HHW2 (Part #841-0670) is highly

recommended on a building with vinyl siding, as the
vinyl siding standoff is built in. The pilot hole will be 2 in.
(51mm) closer to the bottom of the square than the top.
Using a framing square, draw a 14 in. x 14 in. (356mm x
356mm) square around the pilot hole in the siding. See
Figure 5.7 on the next page.

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8 in.

(203mm)

7 in.

(178mm)

7 in.

(178mm)

6 in.

(152mm)

1/4 in. (6mm)

FOLD STRAP
HERE

SHEET METAL SCREW

Figure 5.7

(NOTE: If you are installing termination cap HHW2, the

pipe will be off center on flashing). Ensure that proper
clearances to combustible materials are maintained. If
you are using an approved termination cap other than
HHW2 (part #841-0670) on a building with vinyl siding,
a vinyl siding standoff should be installed between the
termination cap and the exterior wall (Figure 5.8). Follow
manufacturer’s instructions for attaching the vinyl siding
standoff to the horizontal termination cap. The vinyl
siding standoff prevents excessive heat from possibly
melting the vinyl siding material. The vent terminal cap
shall not be recessed into a wall or siding. Remove
siding from the area where the standoff will be located.

VINYL SIDING

APPLY SEALANT TO ALL
FOUR SIDES

SCREWS

WALL
THIMBLE

Figure 5.9

WALL THIMBLE COVER/CEILING
FIRESTOP AS REQUIRED BY
LOCAL JURISDICTION

STRAP

Note: The attachment from the vent pipe to the vent
termination cap must be sealed with silicone. Termination
caps shall not be recessed into a wall or siding.

WARNING

Fire Hazard.
Exhaust Fume Risk.
Impaired Performance of Appliance.

• Ensure vent components are locked together correctly.

• Pipe may separate if not properly joined.

WARNING

Do NOT connect a pipe section to a termination cap without
using the telescoping fl ue section found on the termination cap.

BOLT HORIZONTALTOP
TO VINYL STANDOFF

WALL THIMBLE
COVER

WALL THIMBLE

Figure 5.8

SCREWS

VINYL SIDING STANDOFF
WITH SIDING BENEATH
REMOVED

Step 5.
Place the wall thimble cover over the pipe assembly and
slide the appliance and vent assembly towards the wall,
carefully inserting the vent pipe into the vent termination
cap assembly. It is important that the vent pipe extend into
the vent termination cap a sufficient distance so as to result
in a minimum pipe overlap of 1-1/4 in. (32mm). Secure the
connection between the vent pipe and the vent termination
cap by attaching the two sheet metal strips extending from
the vent termination cap assembly into the outer wall of
the vent pipe. Use the two sheet metal screws provided to
connect the strips to the pipe section (Figure 5.9).

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WARNING

Burn Risk.

• Local codes may require installation of a cap
shield to prevent anything or anyone from
touching the hot cap.

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G. Vertical Termination

1. Direct Vent Pipe

VERTICAL

TERMINATION

CAP

STORM

COLLAR

FLASHING

FIRESTOP

SUPPORT

BOX

PIPE

LENGTH

Figure 5.10

Step 1.

Check the installation instructions for required 1 in. (25mm)
clearances (air space) to combustibles when passing
through ceilings, walls, roofs, enclosures, attic rafters, or
other nearby combustible surfaces. See page 16, Figure

5.15. Check the instructions for maximum vertical rise of
the venting system, and any maximum horizontal offset
limitations. All offsets must fall within the set parameters of
the vent graph (Figure 5.2) located on page 11.

NOTE: Maximum vertical rise allowable is 35 ft. (11m)
Figure 5.11).

35 ft. (11m)
MAXIMUM

Figure 5.11

Step 2.

Set the gas appliance in its desired location. Drop a plumb

bob down from the ceiling to the position of the appliance
flue exit, and mark the location where the vent will penetrate
the ceiling. Drill a small hole at this point. Next, drop a plumb
bob from the roof to the hole previously drilled in the ceiling,
and mark the spot where the vent will penetrate the roof.
Determine if ceiling joists, roof rafters, or other framing will
obstruct the venting system. You may wish to relocate the
appliance, or to offset, as shown in Figure 5.12 to avoid
cutting loadbearing members. When location is determined,
drill small hole.

PLUMBER'S TAPE
CONNECTED TO
WALL STR AP

NOTE: Maximum number of 45° elbows permitted for a

vertical installation is eight, provided their installation
does not decrease maximum allowable horizontal run (as
specified by vent graph, on page 11).

WARNING

Fire Risk.
Explosion Risk.
Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as speci-

fi ed.

• Do not pack air space with insulation or other
materials.

Failure to keep insulation or other materials away
from vent pipe may cause fi re.

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WALL
STRAP

TWO 45 DEGREE
ELBOWS

Figure 5.12

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Step 3.

To install the round support box/wall thimble cover in a flat
ceiling, cut a 10 in. (254mm) square hole in the ceiling,
centered on the hole drilled in Step 2. Frame the hole as
shown in Figure 5.13.

CEILING JOISTS

FRAMING

ROUND CEILING
SUPPORT BOX/WALL
THIMBLE COVER

1-1/2 in. (38mm) LONG
WOOD SCREWS

Figure 5.13

Step 4.

Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary
to reach from the appliance up through the round support
box. Ensure that all pipe and elbow connections are in their
fully twist-locked position. Assemble as instructed.

Step 5.

Cut a hole in the roof centered on the small drill hole placed in
the roof in Step 2. The hole should be of sufficient size to meet
the minimum requirements for clearance to combustibles, as
specified. Continue to assemble lengths of pipe and elbows
necessary to reach from the ceiling support box/wall thimble
up through the roof line. Galvanized pipe and elbows may
be utilized in the attic, as well as above the roofline. The
galvanized finish is desirable above the roofline, due to its
higher corrosion resistance.

NOTE:

(1) If an offset is necessary in the attic to avoid obstructions,

it is important to support the vent pipe every 3 ft.
(914mm) to avoid excessive stress on the elbows, and
possible separation. Wall straps are available for this
purpose, Figure 5.12, page 15.

SHINGLES OVERLAP ON
TOP EDGE OF FLASHING

CAP AND STORM COLLAR NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY

Figure 5.14

Step 7.

Continue to assemble pipe sections until the height of the
vent (before adding the termination cap) meets the minimum
code requirements as outlined in the current CAN/CGA-B149
Installation Codes (in Canada), the National Fuel Gas Code
NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 (in USA), or local codes. Note that
for steep roof pitches, the vent height must be increased.
See Roof Pitch Table (Figure 4.3, on page 8). In high wind
conditions, nearby trees adjoining rooflines, steep pitched
roofs, and other similar factors can result in poor draft, or
down drafting. In these cases increasing the vent height or
switching to the high wind termination cap may solve this
problem.

Step 8.

Slip the storm collar over the pipe, and push it down to the
top of the flashing (Figure 5.15). Use non-hardening sealant
above and below the joint between the storm collar and the
pipe.

OPTIONAL HIGH WIND
TERMINATION CAP

SECURE FLASHING WITH

NON-HARDENING SEALANT

AND ROOFING NAILS

(2) Whenever possible, use 45° elbows, instead of 90°

elbows. The 45° elbow offers less restriction to the flow
of flue gases and intake air.

Step 6.

Slip the flashing over the pipe section(s) protruding through
the roof. Secure the base of the flashing to the roof with
roofing nails. Ensure the roofing material overlaps the top
edge of the flashing as shown in Figure 5.14. Verify that the
chimney is the required height above the roof. See roof pitch
table, Figure 4.3, on page 8.

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Figure 5.15

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Step 9.

Twist-lock the vent cap and seal.
Note: For multi-story vertical installations, a ceiling firestop

is required at the second floor, and any subsequent floors
(Figure 5.16). The opening should be framed to 10 in. x
10 in. (254mm x 254mm) inside dimensions, in the same
manner as shown in Figure 5.13, page 16.

NAILS

CEILING FIRES TOP

MIN. 1 in. (25mm)
CLEARANCE

MIN. 1 in. (25mm)
CLEARANCE

MIN. 1 in. (25mm)
CLEARANCE

Figure 5.16

MIN. 1 in. (25mm)
CLEARANCE

WARNING

Fire Risk.
Explosion Risk.

• Any occupied areas above the first floor, including
closets and storage spaces, which the vertical
vent passed through must be enclosed. The
enclosure may be framed and sheetrocked with
standard construction materials; however, refer
to these installation instructions for the minimum
allowable clearance between the outside of the
vent pipe and the combustible surfaces of the
enclosure. Do not fill any of the required air space
with insulation.

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