Operating instructions

10
Venting
Top / Rear
Outlet
Vent Material
This unit is shipped with a top outlet collar which is fi eld-convertible to rear outlet—see page 20
for details.
This unit is approved for installation using 4 by 6-5/8 inches co-axial direct vent pipe and
accessories manufactured by Simpson Dura-Vent, Security and Selkirk—see list of approved
venting pipes and accessories on pages 35–36.
This unit may also be converted to co-linear (two 3 inches) venting (rear vent only) for use in
solid-fuel burning fi replaces and chimneys using adapters and accessories—see list of approved
venting pipes and accessories on pages 35–36. Instructions for co-linear conversion are
packaged with the co-linear adapter.
Do not mix components from different vent manufacturers, with the exception of Valor’s 551DVK
Horizontal Termination Kit which can be used in combination with approved manufacturers’
venting pipes listed on pages 35–36. Follow the installation instructions supplied with the
individual venting components.
Framing Vent
in
Combustible
Walls &
Ceilings
When penetrating through combustible walls and ceilings, frame a minimum of 10 by 10 inches
opening to ensure that the insulation is kept clear of the vent pipe. Also, seal all joints between
the wall plates, the wall and the vent pipe. Follow the installation instructions supplied with the
individual venting components.
10” (254 mm)
10” (254 mm)
The appliance vent is suitable for penetrating a combustible wall assembly up to 14 inches
(36 cm) in thickness. A non-combustible wall can be of any thickness up to the maximum
horizontal run of vent pipe allowed for the particular installation.
Wall
Thickness
Align the vent
center to the
center of the
frame
Important Installer Notice
– Weather Sealing &
Vapor Barriers
It is the installer’s responsibility
to ensure that vent installations
through exterior walls are caulked
and weatherproofed in such a
manner as to:
• Prevent rain water from entering the wall from the weather side by adequately
caulking the outer vent plate to the exterior wall surface.
• Prevent moisture inside the home from penetrating into the wall structure by
ensuring the inside wall plate is adequately sealed to the inside vapor barrier.
• Prevent rain water and moisture from entering the walls by sealing the joints
between the outer vent tube and the inner and outer wall plates.
We recommend the use of a high quality polyurethane sealant.