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Installation Instructions

Z-FLEX

Manufacturer’s address:

20 Commerce Park North, Bedford, NH 03110-6911

452 Attwell Drive Etobicoke, ON M9W 5C3

MODEL GAK MODEL GIAFK

Z-Flex Aluminum Chimney Liner Kit Insul-Liner Gas Fireplace Kit

MODEL GIAK MODEL GAFK

Insul-Liner Kit Gas Fireplace Kit

Kit includes: Kit includes:

• Gas liner • Gas liner

• Mortar guard • Rain cap

• Rain cap • Appliance connector

• Self-tapping screws • Self tapping screws

• Flashing • Flashing

Tools required:

Duct tape, Screwdriver, ⅝ Rope length, and Knife or Hacksaw

All models are intended for use with Natural gas or propane fired appliances only

installed in a masonry chimney to a maximum height of 65 feet.

Z-Flex

Listed to UL 1777, ULC S635

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Z-Flex ® Installation Instructions All models are intended for use with Natural gas or propane fired appliances only installed in a masonry chimney to a maximum height of 65 feet.
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Installation Guide Z-FLEX ® GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Do not use any materials other than those specified in the instructions. 1. These instructions are for models GAK, GAFK, GIAK and GIAFK. 2. Read the installation instructions carefully prior to installing the chimney liner. If doubts exist, contact your local distributor or Z-Flex at 1-800-654-5600 (in NH 603-669-5136). 3. Clean and repair chimney as required.
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Appliance List Z-FLEX ® This list details only some of the intended uses of the gas liner. If your appliance is not on this list and you are not sure if it is appropriate to use with a gas liner, contact your appliance manufacturer prior to installation. Gas or propane: Furnaces Fireplaces Clothes dryers Ranges Water heater Boilers Burners Minimum Appliance Clearances – Table 1.10 Clearances from connectors to unprotected combustible material must be in accordance with the table below.
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Z-FLEX ® system. Trim the top protruding clay tile to allow for the installation of the Z-Flex chimney flashing. Eliminate any obstructions in the chimney. Prior to installing Models GAK & GAFK, extend to their maximum length (see proper stretching techniques below). Models GIAK & GIAFK are shipped fully extended. Now the Flexible Liner is ready to be installed in the chimney.
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Typical Installation 8. Z-FLEX ® For models GAFK & GIAFK attach liner directly to appliance using appliance connector included in kit. (See figures 3 & 4) FLEXIBLE LINER ROPE NOSE CONE SELF TAPPING SCREWS OR TAPED 9. Allow at least 6 inches to 12 inches of the liner to extend above the top of the chimney for attaching Rain Cap. Place the chimney flashing over the liner and secure to chimney using nail-in anchors. Caulk all joints with a quality silicone sealant and paint if required.
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Typical Installation Z-FLEX ® 11. At the chimney inlet, remove Nose Cone and place the Mortar Guard around the liner. Secure Mortar Guard with cement. LINER CHIMNEY MORTAR GUARD CEMENT 12. Trim the liner at the bottom with a knife or hacksaw and attach the chimney connector pipe into the liner. COMPLETED INSTALLATION NOTE: When using B-vent as the vent connector, use B-vent to Z-Flex liner connector (sold separately).
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Typical Installation Z-FLEX ® Models GAK & GIAK RAINCAP RAIN CAP FLASHING SCREWS (3) SILICONE SEAL FLASHING (TRIM FLEX TO SUIT) SCREWS (3) SILICONE SEAL CHIMNEY LINER EXISTING FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY OR “B” VENT LINER - INSULATED OR UNINSULATED MORTAR GUARD APPLIANCE MORTAR TYPICAL INSTALLATION - FURNACE Fig. 2 Fig.
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Z-FLEX ® Warranty Full 25 years liner warranty Z-Flex® U.S., Inc. (“Z-Flex®”) warrants its ALUMINUM CHIMNEY LINER to the original purchaser or if purchased by a contractor, to the end user. The warranty is valid for a period of ten (25) years, provided it is installed according to UL installation instructions. Deviating from the installation and use instructions included with the liner will void the warranty.