Superior DT-400CEN User manual

Brand: Superior

Model: DT-400CEN

Category: Fireplaces

Type: User manual

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INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

VENTED GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS - DIRECT VENT MODELS

P/N 700,020M REV. M 11/2004

RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline

or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicin-

ity of this or any other appliance.

FOR YOUR SAFETY: What to do if you smell gas:

• DO NOT light any appliance.

• DO NOT touch any electrical switches.

• DO NOT use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow your gas suppliers

instructions.

• If your gas supplier cannot be reached, call the

fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a

qualified installer, service agency or the gas

supplier.

MODELS

POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ: Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser

d'essence ni d'autre vapeurs ou liquides inflammables

dans le voisinage de cet appareil ou de tout autre

appareil.

POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ: Que faire si vous sentez une

odeur de gaz:

• Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.

• Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas vous servir

des téléphones se trouvant dans le batiment où

vous vous trouvez.

• Evacuez la piéce, le bâtiment ou la zone.

• Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de gaz

depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions du

fournisseur.

• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz,

appelez le service dos incendies.

L'installation et service doit être exécuté par un qualifié

installeur, agence de service ou le fournisseur de gaz.

AVERTISSEMENT: ASSUREZ-VOUS DE BIEN SUIVRE

LES INSTRUCTIONS DONNÉ DANS CETTE NOTICE POUR

RÉDUIRE AU MINIMUM LE RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU

POUR ÉVITER TOUT DOMMAGE MATÉRIEL, TOUTE

BLESSURE OU LA MORT.

DIRECT VENT

DT-400 & DR-400

WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL

IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLO-

SION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAM-

AGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermar-

ket permanently located, manufactured home

(USA only) or mobile home, where not prohib-

ited 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 certified kit is used.

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Installation must conform to local codes. In the

absence of local codes, installation must com-

ply with the current National Fuel Gas Code,

ANSI Z223.1. (In Canada, the current CAN-1

B149 installation code.) Electrical wiring must

comply with the National Electrical Code ANSI/

NFPA 70 - (latest edition). (In Canada, the

current CSA C22-1 Canadian Electrical Code.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Packaging ........................................ page 2

Introduction ..................................... page 2

General Information......................... page 2

Location .......................................... page 4

Appliance and Vent Clearances ....... page 4

Vent Termination Clearances ........... page 5

Typical Installation Sequence .......... page 5

Detailed Installation Steps ............... page 5

Step 1. Framing ............................. page 5

Step 2. Routing Gas Line ............... page 5

Fireplace Specifications ................... page 8

Step 3. Install the Venting System . page 8

Vertical Termination Systems .......... page 9

Vent Section Length Chart ............... page 9

Vertical Vent Tables and Figures...... page 12

Horizontal Termination System ........ page 14

Horizontal Vent Tables and Figures . page 16

Venting Using Flexible Vent Pipe ..... page 19

Step 4. Field Wiring ....................... page 20

Step 5. Optional Blower Kit Wiring page 20

Step 6. Connecting Gas Line.......... page 21

Step 7. Installing Logs ................... page 22

Step 8. Checking Unit Operation ..... page 22

Step 9. Installing Glass Door ......... page 22

Step 10. Burner Adjustments........... page 23

Step 11. Hood Installation ............... page 23

Finishing Requirements ................... page 23

Cold Climate Insulation.................... page 24

Installation Accessories ................... page 24

Gas Conversion Kits.................. page 26

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER OR MODIFY

THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE APPLIANCE OR

ITS COMPONENTS. ANY MODIFICATION OR

ALTERATION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY,

CERTIFICATION AND LISTINGS OF THIS UNIT.

PACKAGING

The assembled vented gas fireplace heater is

packaged with:

1 -one log set shrink-wrapped to the in-

side surface of the front glass enclo-

sure panel.

2 - one plastic bag containing the literature

package which consists of the homeowner's

care and operation instructions, installation

instructions and warranty; plastic bag lo-

cated in the control area.

3 - one vent restrictor for use in top vent appli-

cations; restrictor is taped to the inside of

the cabinet bottom.

4 - one hood wrapped in plastic taped to the

front of the top unit standoffs.

5 - one bag of glowing embers located in the

control area.

INTRODUCTION

These vented gas fireplace heaters are sealed

combustion, air circulating gas fireplaces de-

signed for residential applications. These appli-

ances must be installed with the Secure Vent™

and /or Secure Flex™ vent systems routed to

the outside atmosphere.

Millivolt appliances are designed to operate on

natural or propane gas. A millivolt gas control

valve with piezo ignition system provides safe,

efficient operation. External electrical power is

required to operate the optional blower if in-

stalled in these units.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Note: Installation and repair should be per-

formed by a qualified service person. The appli-

ance should be inspected annually by a quali-

fied professional service technician. More fre-

quent inspections and cleanings may be re-

quired due to excessive lint from carpeting,

bedding material, etc. It is imperative that the

control compartment, burners and circulating

air passage ways of the appliance be kept clean.

S'assurer que le brùleur et le compartiment des

commandes sont propres. Voir les instruc-

tions d'installation et d'utilisation qui

accompagnent l'appareil.

Provide adequate clearances around air open-

ings and adequate accessibility clearance for

service and proper operation. Never obstruct

the front openings of the appliance.

These appliances are designed to operate on

natural or propane gas only.

These millivolt and electronic versions of

these appliances are listed by Omni Test

Laboratories for installation in bedrooms

and mobile homes.

Electronic appliances are designed to operate

on natural or propane gas. An electronic inter-

mittent pilot ignition system provides safe,

efficient operation. External electrical power is

required to operate these units.

This installation manual will help you obtain a

safe, efficient, dependable installation for your

appliance and vent system.

Please read and understand these

instructions before beginning your

installation.

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Test gage connections are provided on the

front of the millivolt gas control valve (iden-

tified IN for the inlet and OUT for the mani-

fold side). A ¹⁄₈" NPT test gage connection

is provided at the inlet and outlet side of

the electronic gas control valve.

Minimum inlet gas pressure to these appli-

ances is 5.0 inches water column (1.24 kPa)

for natural gas and 11 inches water column

(2.74 kPa) for propane for the purpose of input

adjustment.

Maximum inlet gas supply pressure to these appli-

ances is 10.5 inches water column (2.61 kPa) for

natural gas and 13.0 inches water column (3.23

kPa) for propane.

The millivolt appliances are manually controlled

and feature a spark ignitor (piezo) that allows the

appliance's pilot gas to be lit without the use of

matches or batteries. This system provides

continued service in the event of a power outage.

Do not use these appliances if any part has been

under water. Immediately call a qualified, pro-

fessional service technician to inspect the ap-

pliance and to replace any parts of the control

system and any gas control which have been

under water.

Ne pas se servir de cet appareil s'il a été plongé

dans l'eau, complètement ou en partie. Appeler

un technicien qualifié pour inspecter l'appareil et

remplacer toute partie du système de contrôle et

toute commande qui ont été plongés dans l'eau.

Installations at Altitudes of 0 to 4500 ft.-

Units are tested and approved for elevations

of 0 to 4500 feet (0 to 1372 meters).

Installations at Altitudes above 4500 ft.-

For elevations above 4500 feet (1372

meters), install the unit according to the

regulations of the local authorities having

jurisdiction and, in the USA, the latest edition

of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1)

or, in Canada, the latest edition of the

CAN1-B149.1 and .2 codes.

WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH

THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING IN-

STRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS DOCU-

MENT WILL RESULT IN AN IMPROP-

ERLY INSTALLED AND OPERATING AP-

PLIANCE, VOIDING ITS WARRANTY. ANY

CHANGE TO THIS APPLIANCE AND/OR

ITS OPERATING CONTROLS IS DANGER-

OUS. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE

OF THIS APPLIANCE CAN CAUSE SERI-

OUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE,

BURNS, EXPLOSION OR CARBON MON-

OXIDE POISONING.

These appliances must be isolated from the gas

supply piping system (by closing their individual

manual shut-off valve) during any pressure test-

ing of the gas supply piping system at test

pressures equal to or less than ¹⁄₂ psig (3.5 kPa).

These appliances and their individual shut-off

valves must be disconnected from the gas

supply piping system during any pressure test-

ing of that system at pressures in excess of ¹⁄₂

psig (3.5 kPa).

These appliances must not be connected to a

chimney or flue serving a separate solid fuel

burning appliance.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of

carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to

the flu with headaches, dizziness and/or

nausea. If you have these signs, obtain fresh

air immediately. Turn off the gas supply to

the appliance and have it serviced by a

qualified professional, as it may not be op-

erating correctly.

WARNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS

SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS

OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES. USE

CAUTION AROUND THE APPLIANCE TO

AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING IGNITION.

YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CARE-

FULLY SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN

THE SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.

WARNING: DO NOT PLACE CLOTHING

OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIALS

ON OR NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.

AVERTISSEMENT: SURVEILLER LES

ENFANTS. GARDER LES VÊTEMENTS,

LES MEUBLES, L'ESSENCE OU AUTRES

LIQUIDES À VAPEUR INFLAMMABLES

À COTE DE L'APPAREIL.

Millivolt Models -

Millivolt models come standard with the

manually-modulated gas valve; flame ap-

pearance and heat output can be con-

trolled at the gas valve. Input of millivolt

models is shown in the following table:

All Models -

Maximum manifold pressure is 3.5 in. w.c.

(0.87 kPa) for natural gas and 10 in. w.c.

(2.49 kPa) for LP/Propane gas.

Table 1

shows the units' gas orifice size for

the elevations indicated.

Electronic Models -

Electronic models have a fixed rate gas valve.

Input of electronic models is shown in the

following table:

This appliance may be installed in an af-

termarket permanently located, manufac-

tured home (USA only) or 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 ap-

pliance is not convertible for use with

other gases, unless a certified kit is used.

Cet appareil peut être installé dans un

maison préfabriquée (É.-U. seulement)

ou mobile déjà installée à demeure si

les réglements locaux le permettent. Cet

appareil doit être utilisé uniquement

avec les types de gaz indiqués sur la

plaque signalétique. Ne pas l'utiliser

avec d'autres gaz sauf si un kit de con-

version certifié est installé.

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APPLIANCE AND VENT CLEARANCES

The appliance is approved with zero clearance

to combustible materials on all sides (as de-

tailed in

Table 2

), with the following excep-

tion: When the unit is installed with one side

flush with a wall, the wall on the other side of

the unit must not extend beyond the front edge

of the unit. In addition, when the unit is re-

cessed, the side walls surrounding the unit

must not extend beyond the front edge of the

unit. See

Figure 2

LOCATION

In selecting the location, the aesthetic and

functional use of the appliance are primary

concerns. However, vent system routing to

the exterior and access to the fuel supply are

also important. Consideration should be given

to traffic ways, furniture, draperies, etc., due

to elevated surface temperatures (

Figure 2

The location should also be free of electrical,

plumbing or other heating/air conditioning

ducting.

These direct vent appliances are uniquely suited

for installations requiring a utility shelf posi-

tioned directly above the fireplace. Utility

shelves like these are commonly used for

locating television sets and decorative plants.

To provide for the lowest possible shelf surface

use the alternate rear vent outlet with attached

venting routed in a way to minimize obstruc-

tions to the use of the space above the appli-

ance. Do not insulate the space between the

appliance and the area above it. See

Figure 3

The minimum height from the base of the

appliance to the underside of combustible ma-

terials used to construct a utility shelf in this

fashion is shown in the table in

Figure 3

The appliance should be mounted on a fully

supported base extending the full width and

depth of the unit. The appliance may be located

on or near conventional construction materi-

als. However, if installed on combustible ma-

terials, such as carpeting, vinyl tile, etc., a

metal or wood barrier covering the entire bot-

tom surface must be used.

Shelf Above Fireplace With Rear Venting

Do not insulate the

space between the

appliance and the

area above it.

Shelf Height

(

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Shelf Height

(

see table)

Do not insulate the

space between the

appliance and the

area above it.

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Fireplace Framing

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TERMINATION HEIGHTS FOR VENTS ABOVE

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Vertical

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Figure 4

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Side Elevation View

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Horizontal Vent Termination Clearances

The horizontal vent termination must have a

minimum of 3" (76 mm) clearance to any

overhead combustible projection of 2 ¹⁄₂" (64

mm) or less. See

Figure 5.

For projections

exceeding 2 ¹⁄₂" (64 mm), see

Figure 5

. For

additional vent location restrictions refer to

Figure 7 on page 6

Terminate multiple vent terminations accord-

ing to the installation codes listed at the top of

this page.

Vertical Vent Termination Clearances

VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES

These instructions should be used as a guide-

line and do not supersede local codes in any

way. Install vent according to local codes,

these instructions, the current National Fuel

Gas Code (ANSI-Z223.1) in the USA or the

current standards of CAN/CGA-B149.1 and -

B149.2 in Canada.

Terminate single vent caps relative to building

components according to

Figure 4

See

Figure 31

or 32 for the recess allowances,

into exterior walls, of the round and square

horizontal terminations.

Step 2. (page 5) Route gas supply line to

appliance location.

Step 3. (page 8) Install the vent system and

exterior termination.

Step 4. (page 20) Field Wiring

Millivolt Appliances – The operating control

switch is factory installed.

Step 5. (page 20) Install blower kit (optional

equipment).

Step 6. (page 21) Make connection to gas

supply.

Step 7. (page 22) Install the logs, vermicu-

lite and glowing embers.

Step 8. (page 22) Checkout appliance opera-

tion.

Step 9. (page 22) Install glass door frame

assembly.

Step 10. (page 23) Adjust burner to ensure

proper flame appearance.

Step 11. (page 23) Install the hoods.

Step 1. FRAMING

Frame these appliances as illustrated in

Fig-

ures 8 on page 7,

unless the appliance is to be

installed in a corner

See

Figure 9 on page 7

for corner framing installations. All framing

details must allow for a minimum clearance to

combustible framing members as shown in

Table 2 on page 4

If the appliance is to be elevated above floor level,

a solid continuous platform must be constructed.

Headers may be in direct contact with the appli-

ance top spacers but must not be supported by

them or notched to fit around them. All construc-

tion above the appliance must be self supporting,

DO NOT use the appliance for structural support.

Step 2. ROUTING GAS LINE

Route a ¹⁄₂" (13 mm) gas line along the inside of

the right side framing as shown in

Figure 7

Gas lines must be routed, constructed and

made of materials that are in strict accordance

with local codes and regulations.

All appliances are factory-equipped with a flex-

ible gas line connector and ¹⁄₂ inch shutoff

valve. (See step 6 on page 20).

TYPICAL INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

The typical sequence of installation follows,

however, each installation is unique resulting

in variations to those described.

See the page numbers references in the follow-

ing steps for detailed procedures.

Step 1. (page 5) Construct the appliance

framing. Position the appliance within the

framing and secure with nailing brackets.

DETAILED INSTALLATION STEPS

The appliance is shipped with all gas controls

and components installed and pre-wired. Re-

move the shipping carton, exposing the front

glass door. Remove the top panel. Remove

the cardboard from underneath the pressure

relief plates. Gently depress the outer top

corners of the access panel until the catches

"pop" the panel free, allowing it to swing out and

down to open. Open the two latches (located

under the firebox floor) securing the glass

door. Remove the door by tilting it outward at

the bottom and lifting it up. Set the door aside

protecting it from inadvertent damage.

See

Figure 50 on page 21.

Remove the two card-

board pad strips from between the firebox

subfloor and the firebox sides.

The fireplace should be secured to the side framing

members using the unit's nailing flanges - one top

and bottom on each side of the fireplace front. See

Figure 6.

Use 8d nails or their equivalent.

Figure 6

Note: The nailing flanges, combustible members

and screw heads located in areas directly adjacent

to the nailing flanges, are EXEMPT from the 1/2

”

clearance to combustible requirements for the

firebox outer wrapper. Combustible framing may be

direct contact with the nailing flanges and may

be located closer than 1/2

” from screw heads and

the firebox wrapper in areas adjacent to the nailing

flanges. Frame the opening to the exact dimensions

specified in the framing details of this manual.

Side

Framing

Unit Nailing Flange

(No clearance to

combustible

framing is required)

Left Side Front Corner of Fireplace Shown

(Right Side Requirements the Same)

Unit Being Secured By Its Nailing Flanges

To The Framing

(76 mm)

12"

(305 mm)

Termination Kit

Combustible Projection

greater than 2¹⁄₂ inches in length

Horizontal Vent Termination Clearances

Combustible Projection

2¹⁄₂ inches or less in length

18"

(457 mm)

Ventilated

Soffit

Unventilated

Soffit

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(872)

Back wall of chase/enclosure (including any finishing materials)

8³⁄₁₆ (208)

Note-

Venting requirements for rear vent applications in corner installations -

- the round termination (SV4.5HTR) may not be used

- the horizontal vent length “a” to “b,” must not exceed 28 inches (711 mm)

*17³⁄₁₆

(437)

Inches

(millimeters)

*These dimensions occur when one 45

degree elbow is connected directly to the

appliance collar and the unit moved ¹⁄₂ in.

(13 mm) into the room. This ¹⁄₂ in.

movement is required to achieve a min. of

5 in (127 mm) in the F dimension.

*F = 5 in.

(127 mm)

*24¹⁄₄

(616)

33¹⁄₈

(841)

*48¹⁄₂

(1232)

CORNER FRAMING WITH SQUARE HORIZONTAL

TERMINATIONS (SV4.5HTSSL, SV4.5HTSS or SV4.5HTS)

SV4.5HTSS & SV4.5HTSSL

Termination

Framing should be constructed of

2x4 or larger lumber.

7 (178)

SV4.5HTS Termination

(178)

5¹⁄₈

12¹⁄₈

(308)

10¹⁄₂

(267)

VENT FRAMING -

TOP VENT WITH ONE

90° ELBOW

VENT FRAMING -

REAR VENT WITH

NO ELBOWS

Framing should be constructed of

2x4 or larger lumber.

Inches (mm)

(130)

5¹⁄₈

(130)

(308)

12¹⁄₈

(178)

*12⁷⁄₈ inches (327 mm) is the required

framing depth dimension when the finish

material (drywall) thickness is 1/2 in.

(13mm).

*12⁷⁄₈

(327)

33¹⁄₄

(845)

33¹⁄₄

(845)

16⁵⁄₈

(422)

37¹⁄₈

(943)

19⁵⁄₈

(498)

**FRAMING WITH SQUARE HORIZONTAL TERMINATIONS (SV4.5HTSSL, SV4.5HTSS or SV4.5HTS)

AND ROUND HORIZONTAL TERMINATION (SV4.5HTR)

** See the horizontal venting Figures 35

and 36 on page 16 for restrictions on the

use of the round termination (SV4.5HTR)

Figure 9

Figure 10

FIREPLACE FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

21¹⁄₂

(546)

(330)

¹⁄₂

(13)

1⁵⁄₈

(42)

8¹¹⁄₃₂

(212)

3 (76)

Top View

NOTE - Eyebrow

hood shown as positioned

in louvered front model.

*CONCENTRIC FLUE

FLUE - 4¹⁄₂ (114)

COMBUSTION AIR - 7¹⁄₂ (190)

FRAMING

SPACERS

(Top and Sides

and Rear)

GAS INLET

(Either Side

and bottom)

Front View

3 (76)

(Louvered Front Model Shown)

**Rear vent models only

ELECTRICAL INLET

2³⁄₄ x 2 (70 x 51)

COVER PLATE with

KNOCKOUT)

Right Side View

*DR models have only a rear vent

*DT models have only a top vent

6¹³⁄₁₆

(173)

2³⁄₄

(70)

33¹⁄₈

(841)

30¹⁄₈

(765)

27¹⁄₂

(699)

(432)

**19⁵⁄₈

(498)

10³⁄₄

(273)

33¹⁄₈

(841)

Inches (millimeters)

1 (25)

(25)

VENT RESTRICTOR INSTALLATION

(TOP VENT)

In all venting applications using the top vent of

the appliance, a vent restrictor may be

needed. Install the vent restrictor in the top

vent of the appliance outlet.

RESTRICTOR

APPLIANCE TOP VENT OUTLET

If needed, install the restrictor orientated as

shown, either from inside or outside the unit,

in the inner fireplace collar.

INNER

FIREPLACE

COLLAR

Figure 11

Figure 12

Step 3. INSTALL THE VENT SYSTEM

General Information

These instructions should be used as a guide-

line and do not supersede local codes in any

way. Install vent according to local codes,

these instructions, the current National Fuel

Gas Code (ANSI-Z223.1) in the USA or the

current standards of CAN/CGA-B149.1 and -

B149.2 in Canada.

These fireplaces are designed, tested and

listed for operation and installation with,

and only with, Secure Vent™ (SV 4.5)

Direct Vent System Components, Secure

Flex™ Flexible Vent Components manu-

factured by Security Chimneys Interna-

tional. These approved vent system com-

ponents are labeled for identification.

FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS

DO NOT use any other manufacturer's

vent components with these appli-

ances. These fireplaces must be vented

directly to the outside.

The vent system may not service multiple

appliances, and must never be connected to a

flue serving a solid fuel burning appliance. The

vent pipe is tested to be run inside an enclos-

ing wall (such as a chase). There is no require-

ment for inspection openings in the enclosing

wall at any of the joints in the vent pipe.

Preparing the Appliance Top Vent Outlet in

All Venting Applications Using the Appliance

Top Vent Outlet

A vent restrictor may be needed with this

appliance. Install the vent restrictor (provided)

in the appliance top flue outlet as shown in

Figure 12

. It is held in place by friction, only.

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With the appliance secured in framing, deter-

mine vent routing and identify the exterior

termination location. The following sections

describe vertical (roof) and horizontal (exterior

wall) vent applications. Refer to the section

relating to your installation. A list of approved

venting components is shown in the tables on

pages 24 and 25.

SV4.5CGV-1

Termination

SV4.5FA OR

SV4.5FB Flashing

AND SV4.5SC

STORM COLLAR

*SV4.5BF

Firestop/Spacer

SV4.5L6/12/24/36/48

Vent Sections

40' Max

(12.2 M)

1" (25.4 mm)

Minimum

Clearance to

Combustibles

*When using Secure Flex,

use Firestop/Spacer

SF4.5BF

Figure 13

VERTICAL TERMINATION SYSTEMS (ROOF)

Vertical (Straight) Installation

Select Venting System - Horizontal or Vertical

Figures 13, and Figures 23 through 27 on

pages 12 to 13

and their associated

Vertical Vent Tables illustrate the various ver-

tical venting configurations that are possible

for use with these appliances. Secure Vent

pipe applications are shown in these figures;

Secure Flex pipe may also be used. A Vertical

Vent Table summarizes each system’s mini-

mum and maximum vertical and horizontal

length values that can be used to design and

install the vent components in a variety of

applications. Both these vertical vent systems

terminate through the roof. The minimum

vent height above the roof and/or adjacent

walls is specified in ANSI Z223.1-(latest edi-

tion) (In Canada, the current CAN-1 B149

installation code) by major building codes.

Always consult your local codes for specific

requirements. A general guide to follow is the

Gas Vent Rule (refer to

Figure 4

on page 5).

Determine the number of straight vent sections

required. 4 ¹⁄₂" (114 mm), 10 ¹⁄₂" (267 mm), 22

¹⁄₂" (572 mm), 34 ¹⁄₂" (876 mm) and 46 ¹⁄₂" (1181

mm) net section lengths are available. Plan the

vent lengths so that a joint does not occur at the

intersection of ceiling or roof joists. Refer to

the Vent Section Length Chart.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

10¹⁄₂” Min.

(267 mm)

10¹⁄₂” Min.

(267 mm)

First Vent

Component

Align the dimple (four places)

with the opening of the locking

incline channel on appliance

collar. Twist vent component

clockwise to engage and seal.

Locking

Incline Channel

Dimple

Appliance collar

Vent / Appliance Collar

Connection

Align the dimple (four places) of the

upper vent section with the opening of

the locking incline channel on the

lower vent section. Twist vent

component clockwise to engage and

seal until arrow and dimple align.

Locking

Incline Channel

Dimple

Arrow

Connected

Vent Sections

Vent / Vent Section

Connection

Arrow

Figure 14

Figure 15

Figure 17

Figure 16

Vertical (Offset) Installation

Analyze the vent routing and determine the

quantities of vent sections and number of el-

bows required. Refer to Vertical Vent Figures

and Tables on page 12 and 13 to select the type

of vertical installation desired. Vent sections

are available in net lengths of 4 ¹⁄₂" (114 mm),

10 ¹⁄₂" (267 mm), 22 ¹⁄₂" (572 mm), 34 ¹⁄₂" (876

mm) and 46 ¹⁄₂" (1181 mm). Refer to the Vent

Section Length Chart on page 9 for an aid in

selecting length combinations. Elbows are avail-

able in 90° and 45° configurations. Refer to

Figure 18

for the SV4.5E45 and SV4.5E90

elbow dimensional specifications.

Where required, a telescopic vent section

(SV4.5LA) may be used to provide the installer

with an option in installing in tight and confined

spaces or where the vent run made up of fixed

length pieces develops a joint in a undesirable

location, or will not build up to the required

length. The SV4.5LA Telescopic Vent Section

has an effective length of from 1 ¹⁄₂" (38 mm) to

7 ¹⁄₂" (191 mm). The SV4.5LA is fitted with a

locking inclined channel end (identical to a

normal vent section component) and a plain

end with 3 pilot holes. Slip the plain end over the

locking channel end of a standard SV4.5 vent

component the required distance and secure

with three screws.

Maintain a minimum 1" (25 mm) clearance to

combustible materials for all vertical elements.

Clearances for all horizontal elements are 3"

(76 mm) on top, 1" (25 mm) on sides and 1"

(25 mm) on the bottom.

A. Frame ceiling opening - Use a plumb line

from the ceiling above the appliance to lo-

cate center of the vertical run. Cut and/or

frame an opening, 10¹⁄₂" x 10¹⁄₂" (267mm x

267mm) inside dimensions, about this cen-

ter mark

(Figure 14)

To attach a vent component to the appliance

collar, align the dimpled end over the collar,

adjusting the radial alignment until the four

locking dimples are aligned with the inlet of the

four inclined channels on the collar (

refer to

Figure 15

). Push the vent component against

the collar until it fully engages, then twist the

component clockwise, running the dimples

down and along the incline channels until they

seat at the end of the channels. The unitized

design of the Secure Vent components will

engage and seal both the inner and outer pipe

without the need for sealant or screws. If

desired, a #6 x ¹⁄₂" screw may be used at the

joint, but is not required as the pipe will se-

curely lock when twisted.

Note: An elbow may also be attached to the

appliance collar. Attach in the same manner as

you would a vent section.

C. Attach vent components to each other -

Other vent sections may be added to the pre-

viously installed section in accordance with

the requirements of the vertical vent figures

and tables.

B. Attach vent components to appliance -

Secure Vent SV4.5 direct vent system compo-

nents are unitized concentric pipe components

featuring positive twist lock connections (

see

Figure 15

To add another vent component to a length of

vent run, align the dimpled end over the inclined

channel end of the previously installed section,

adjusting the radial alignment until the four

locking dimples are aligned with the inlets of the

four incline channels of the previous section.

Push the vent component against the previous

section until it fully engages, then twist the

component clockwise running the dimples down

and along the incline channels until they seat at

the end of the channels.This seating position

is indicated by the alignment of the arrow and

dimple as shown in

Figure 16.

D. Install firestop/spacer at ceiling - Use a

SV4.5BF firestop/spacer at ceiling joists. If

there is living space above the ceiling level, the

firestop/spacer must be installed on the bot-

tom side of the ceiling. If attic space is above

the ceiling, the firestop/spacer must be in-

stalled on the top side of the joist. Route the

vent sections through the framed opening and

secure the firestop/spacer with 8d nails or

other appropriate fasteners at each corner.

Remember to maintain 1" (25 mm) clear-

ance to combustibles, framing members,

and attic or ceiling insulation when running

vertical chimney sections.

E. Support the vertical vent run sections -

Note - Proper venting support is very impor-

tant. The weight of the vent must not be sup-

ported by the firplace in any degree.

Support the vertical portion of the venting sys-

tem every 8 feet (2.4m) above the fireplace vent

outlet. One method of support is by utilizing

field provided support straps (conventional

plumber's tape). Secure the plumber's tape to

the framing members with nails or screws.

All of the appliances covered in this document

are fitted with collars having locking inclined

channels. The dimpled end of the vent compo-

nents fit over the appliance collar to create the

positive twist lock connection.

1 inch

(25.4 mm)

minimum

clearance to

combustibles

Support Straps

(Plumber’s tape)

8 feet (2.4 m)

Maximum

Blocking

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

Framing Dimensions for Roof

Pitch C D

0/12 10¹⁄₂ in. 10¹⁄₂ in.

(267 mm) (267 mm)

6/12 10¹⁄₂ in. 12 in.

(267 mm) (305 mm)

12/12 10¹⁄₂ in. 17 ³⁄₄ in.

(267 mm) (451 mm)

SV4.5E90

(90° Elbow)

8 ¹⁄₈"

(206 mm)

Swivel Joint

(360

swivel)

4 ¹³⁄₁₆"

(122 mm)

SV4.5E45

(45° Elbow)

Swivel Joint

(360

swivel)

Storm

Collar

Figure 19

Figure 20

Figure 22

Figure 21

Figure 18

K. Install the vertical termination - The final

step involves installation of the SV4.5CGV-1

Vertical Termination. Extend the vent sections to

the height as shown in the "Vertical vent termina-

tion section" on page 5. The SV4.5CGV-1 Verti-

cal Termination (

Figure 22

) installs in the exact

same fashion as any other Secure Vent section.

Align the termination over the end of the previ-

ously installed section, adjusting the radial align-

ment until the four locking dimples of the termi-

nation are aligned with the inlets of the four

incline channels of the last vent section. Push the

termination down until it fully engages, then twist

the termination clockwise running the dimples

down and along the incline channels until they

seat at the end of the channels.

I. Install the roof flashing - Extend the vent

sections through the roof structure. Install the

roof flashing over the vent section and posi-

tion such that the vent column rises vertically

(use carpenters level) (

Figure 20

). Nail along

perimeter to secure flashing or adjust roofing

to overlap the flashing edges at top and sides

only and trim where necessary. Seal the top

and both sides of the flashing with waterproof

caulking.

If the vent system extends more than 5' (1.5 m)

above the roof flashing, stabilizers may be

necessary. Additional screws may be used at

section joints for added stability. Guide wires

may be attached to the joint for additional

support on multiple joint configurations.

G. Continue installation of horizontal/inclined

sections - Continue with the installation of the

straight vent sections in horizontal/inclined run

as described in Step C. Install support straps

every 5' (1.52 m) along horizontal/inclined vent

runs using conventional plumber’s tape.

It is

very important that the horizontal/inclined

run be maintained in a straight (no dips) and

recommended to be in a slightly elevated

plane, in a direction away from the fireplace

of ¹⁄₄" rise per foot (20 mm per meter) which is

ideal, though rise per foot run ratios that are

smaller are acceptable all the way down to at or

near level. Use a carpenter’s level to measure

from a constant surface and adjust the support

straps as necessary.

It is important to maintain the required clear-

ances to combustibles: 1" (25 mm) at all sides

for all vertical runs; and 3" (76 mm) at the top,

1" (25 mm) at sides, and 1" (25 mm) at the

bottom for all horizontal/inclined runs.

H. Frame roof opening - Identify location for

vent at the roof. Cut and/or frame opening per

Roof Framing Chart and

Figure 19.

J. Install the storm collar - Install the storm

collar, supplied with the flashing, over the vent/

flashing joint. See

Figure 21.

Loosen the storm

collar screw. Slide collar down until it meets the

top of the flashing. Tighten the adjusting screw.

Apply non-combustible caulking or mastic

around the circumference of the joint to pro-

vide a water tight seal.

Loop the tape around the vent, securing the

ends of the tape to the framing. If desired,

sheet metal screws #6 x ¹⁄₂" length may be

used to secure the support straps to the vent

pipe. Refer to

Figure 17.

F. Change vent direction to horizontal/inclined

run - At transition from or to a horizontal/

inclined run, install the SV4.5E45 and SV4.5E90

elbows in the same manner as the straight vent

sections. The elbows feature a twist section to

allow them to be routed about the center axis of

their initial collar section to align with the re-

quired direction of the next vent run element.

Twist elbow sections in a clockwise direction

only so as to avoid the possibility of unlocking

any of the previously connected vent sec-

tions. See

Figure 18.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

Figure 24

Rear Vent - ONE 90 DEGREE ELBOW

Figure 23

- Top Vent - STRAIGHT

Figure 25

Top Vent - TWO 90 DEGREE ELBOWS

VERTICAL VENT FIGURES/TABLES

Note: Secure Vent (rigid vent pipe) is shown

in the figures; Secure Flex (flexible vent pipe)

may also be used.

WARNING: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES

MAY SEPARATE SECTIONS OF CONCEN-

TRIC FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE BE JOINED

TOGETHER.

Note: It is very important that the horizontal/

inclined run be maintained in a straight (no

dips) and recommended to be in a slightly

elevated plane, in a direction away from the

fireplace of

¹⁄₄

" rise per foot (20 mm per

meter) which is ideal, though rise per foot run

ratios that are smaller are acceptable all the

way down to at or near level.

Note: SV4.5BF (Secure Vent), SF4.5BF (Secure

Flex) firestop/spacer must be used anytime vent

pipe passes through a combustible floor or ceil-

ing. SV4.5HF (Secure Vent), SF4.5HF (Secure

Flex)firestop/spacer must be used anytime vent

pipe passes through a combustible wall.

Note: Two 45 degree elbows may be used in

place of one 90 degree elbow. The same rise to

run ratios, as shown in the venting figures for

90 elbows, must be followed if 45 degree

elbows are used.

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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

Figure 26

- Rear Vent - THREE ELBOWS

Figure 27 -

Top Vent - THREE ELBOWS

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SF4.5HF

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SF4.5HF

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

Vertical

Rise

SV4.5E90

Elbow

Horizontal / Inclined Run

SV4.5HTSSL

Termination

Shown

*Ceiling

Firestop/Spacer

(SV4.5BF)

SV4.5L6/12/24/36/48

Vent Sections

Support Bracket Spacing

Every 5 ft (1.52 m)

See Figure 17 on page 10

for vertical vent section

support.

Support

Brackets

Building

Support

Framing

Ceiling

Fireplace

Exterior

Wall

Exterior

Wall

TYPICAL HORIZONTAL VENT INSTALLATION

Firestop/Spacer

SV4.5HTSSL

Termination

Shown

Fireplace

*When using Secure Flex

use Firestop/Spacer

(SF4.5BF)

Figure 28

Secure Vent SV4.5 direct vent system compo-

nents are unitized concentric pipe components

featuring positive twist lock connection, (

refer to

Figure 15

on page 10). All of the appliances

covered in this document are fitted with collars

having locking inclined channels. The dimpled

end of the vent components fit over the appliance

collar to create the positive twist lock connection.

A. Plan the vent run -

Analyze the vent routing and determine the

types and quantities of sections required

4 ¹⁄₂" (114 mm), 10 ¹⁄₂" (267 mm), 22 ¹⁄₂" (572

mm), 34 ¹⁄₂" (876 mm) and 46 ¹⁄₂" (1181 mm)

net section lengths are available. Make allow-

ances for elbows as indicated in

Figure 18 on

page 10

. Maintain a minimum 1" (25 mm)

clearance to combustibles on the vertical

sections. Clearances for the horizontal runs

are; 3" (76 mm) on top, 1" (25 mm) on sides,

and 1" (25 mm) at the bottom.

B. Frame exterior wall opening -

Locate the center of the vent outlet on the exterior wall

according to the dimensions shown in

Figure 9

page 7. Cut and/or frame an opening, 10¹⁄₂" x 12¹⁄₈"

(267 mm x 308mm) inside dimensions, about this

center.

H. Change vent direction - At transition from

or to a horizontal/inclined run, install the

SV4.5E45 and SV4.5E90 elbows in the same

manner as the straight vent sections. The

elbows feature a twist section to allow them

to be routed about the center axis of their

initial collar section to align with the required

direction of the next vent run element. Twist

elbow sections in a clockwise direction only

so as to avoid the possiblity of unlocking

any of the previously connected vent sec-

tions. See

Figure 18 on page 11

F. Install firestop/spacer at ceiling -

When using Secure Vent, use SV4.5BF fir-

estop/spacer at ceiling joists; when using Se-

cure Flex, use SF4.5BF firestop/spacer. If there

is living space above the ceiling level, the fir-

estop/ spacer must be installed on the bottom

side of the ceiling. If attic space is above the

ceiling, the firestop/ spacer must be installed

on the top side of the joist. Route the vent

sections through the framed opening and se-

cure the firestop/spacer with 8d nails or other

appropriate fasteners at each corner.

Note: An elbow may also be attached to the

appliance collar. Attach in the same manner as

you would a vent section.

Remember to maintain 1" (25 mm) clearance

to combustibles, framing members, and attic

or ceiling insulation when running vertical

chimney sections.

E. Attach vent components to each other -

Other vent sections may be added to the previ-

ously installed section in accordance with the

requirements of the vent tables. To add another

vent component to a length of vent run, align the

dimpled end of the component over the inclined

channel end of the previously installed section,

adjusting the radial alignment until the four

locking dimples are aligned with the inlets of the

four incline channels of the previous section.

Push the vent component against the previous

section until it fully engages, then twist the

component clockwise running the dimples down

and along the incline channels until they seat at

the end of the channels.This seating position is

indicated by the alignment of the arrow and

dimple as shown in

Figure 16 on page 10.

D. Attach vent components to appliance - To

attach a vent component to the appliance collar,

align the dimpled end over the collar, adjusting

the radial alignment until the four locking dimples

are aligned with the inlets of the four incline

channels on the collar (

refer to Figure 15

page 10). Push the vent component against the

collar until it fully engages, then twist the com-

ponent clockwise, running the dimples down

and along the incline channels until they seat at

the end of the channels. The unitized design of

the Secure Vent components will engage and

seal both the inner and outer pipe elements with

the same procedure.

I. Continue installation of horizontal/inclined

sections - Continue with the installation of the

straight vent sections in horizontal/inclined

run as described in Step E. Install support

straps every 5 ft. (1.52 m) along horizontal/

inclined vent runs using conventional plumber’s

tape. See

Figure 28.

It is very important that

the horizontal/inclined run be maintained in a

straight (no dips) and recommended to be in

a slightly elevated plane, in a direction away

from the fireplace of

¹⁄₄" rise per foot (20 mm

per meter) which is ideal, though rise per foot

run ratios that are smaller are acceptable all the

way down to at or near level. Use a carpenter’s

level to measure from a constant surface and

adjust the support straps as necessary.

Figures 28, and Figures 34 to 41 on pages 16 to

and their associated Horizontal Vent Table

illustrate the various horizontal venting configura-

tions that are possible for use with these appli-

ances. Secure Vent pipe applications are shown in

these figures; Secure Flex pipe may also be used.

A Horizontal Vent Table summarizes each system’s

minimum and maximum vertical and horizontal

length values that can be used to design and install

the vent components in a variety of applications.

Both of these horizontal vent systems terminate

through an outside wall. Building Codes limit or

prohibit terminating in specific areas. Refer to

Figure 8

on page 6 for location guidelines.

HORIZONTAL (OUTSIDE WALL)

TERMINATION SYSTEM

G. Support the vertical run sections -

On the vertical run, support the venting system

every 8 feet (2.4m) above the fireplace vent

outlet with field provided support straps

(Plumber's tape).

Attach the straps to the vent

pipe and secure to the framing members with

nails or screws.

See

Figure 17 on page 10.

C. Frame ceiling opening - If the vertical

route is to penetrate a ceiling, use plumb line

to locate the center above the appliance. Cut

and/or frame an opening, 10¹⁄₂" x 10¹⁄₂" (267

mm x 267 mm) inside dimensions, about this

center (refer to

Figure 14

on page 10 ).

J. Assemble vent run to exterior wall - If not

previously measured, locate the center of the

vent at the exterior wall. Prepare an opening as

described in Step B

When using square (SV4.5 HTS), short square

(SV4.5 HTSS) or round (SV4.5HTR) horizon-

tal termination -

Assemble the vent system to point where the

terminus of the last section is within 6 in. (152

mm) to 10¹⁄₄ in. (260 mm) inboard of the

exterior surface to which the termination is to

be attached, see

Figure 31 on page 15

Sealant and securing screws are not required.

It is important to maintain the required clear-

ances to combustibles: 1" (25 mm) at all sides

for all vertical runs; and 3" (76 mm) at the top,

1" (25 mm) at sides, and 1" (25 mm) at the

bottom for all horizontal/inclined runs.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

*Firestop/Spacer (SV4.5HF) shown

on the exterior side of the wall. It

may also be installed on the

interior side.

SV4.5 HTSS

Termination

Shown.

10¹⁄₂"

(267 mm)

(178)

5¹⁄₈"

(130 mm)

12¹⁄₈"

(308 mm)

Note: Centerline of Vent

Piping is NOT the Same as

the Centerline of the

Framed Opening.

6 to 48 inch Vent Section,

Telescopic vent section,

Elbow or Appliance Collar

See Figure 9 on page

7 for Min. Distance to

Base of Appliance.

Base of Appliance

(76 mm)

(25.4 mm)

*Note - Firestop/Spacer integral

with round termination

(SV4.5HTR)

See Venting Figures for Use

Restrictions on the Horizontal

Round Termination (SV4.5HTR).

Adapter

SV4.5RCH

*Note - When using Secure Flex

use Firestop/Spacer SF4.5HF

*Firestop/Spacer (SV4.5HF) shown

on the exterior side of the wall. It

may also be installed on the

interior side.

SV4.5 HTSSL

Termination

10¹⁄₂"

(267 mm)

(178)

5¹⁄₈"

(130 mm)

12¹⁄₈"

(308 mm)

Note: Centerline of Vent Piping is

NOT the Same as the Centerline of

the Framed Opening.

6 to 48 inch Vent Section,

Elbow or Appliance Collar

See Figure 9 on page 7

for Min. Distance to

Base of Appliance.

Base of Appliance

(76 mm)

(25.4 mm)

*When using Secure Flex, use

Firestop/Spacer (SF4.5HF)

1¹⁄₄" Maximum Recess of Square

Termination into Exterior Finishing

Material. Round Termination may

not be recessed at all.

Exterior Surface of Framing

6 in. to 10¹⁄₄ in.

(152 mm to 260 mm)

Exterior Surface of Siding

Minimum wall thickness

*6 in. (152 mm)

Interior Surface of Finished Wall

Maximum wall thickness

10¹⁄₄ in. (260 mm)

Maximum Extent of

Vent Run Sections

Relative to Exterior

Surface of Framing

Last Vent Section. Use

Telescopic Vent Section

(SV4.5LA), If Necessary

Adapter

SV4.5RCH

SV4.5HTSS Short

Square Termination

Shown

*Note - Firestop/Spacer

(SV4.5HF) required, but

not shown for clarity.

*Cut termination collar

for wall thicknesses

less than 6 in. (152 mm).

Siding

Stucco

SV4.5HTSS Short Square

Termination Shown

*When using Secure Flex, use

Firestop/Spacer SF4.5HF

Siding

Stucco

1¹⁄₄" Maximum Recess of

Square Termination into

Exterior Finishing Material

Exterior Surface of Framing

Exterior Surface of Siding

Minimum wall thickness

*10³⁄₄ in. (273 mm)

Interior Surface of

Finished Wall

Maximum wall thickness

20 in. (508 mm)

Maximum Extent of

Vent Run Sections

Relative to Exterior

Surface of Framing

Last Vent Section

SV4.5HTSSL Long

Square Termination

*When using Secure Flex, use

Firestop/Spacer SF4.5HF.

Termination Securing

Screw

SV4.5HTSSL Long

Square Termination

*Cut termination collar

for wall thicknesses

less than 10³⁄₄ in. (273 mm).

10³⁄₄ to 20 in.

(273 to 508 mm)

*Note - Firestop/Spacer

(SV4.5HF) required, but not

shown for clarity.

Figure 32

Figure 30

Installing Long Square HorizontalTermination (SV4.5HTSSL)

Figure 29

Figure 31

If the terminus of the last section is not within

this distance, use the telescopic vent section

SV4.5LA, as the last vent section. For wall

thicknesses greater than that shown in

Figure

, refer to

table 3 on page 16

. This table lists

the additional venting components needed (in

addition to the termination and adapter) for a

particular range of wall thicknesses.

Installing Square HorizontalTermination (SV4.5HTS) Short Square Horizontal

Termination (SV4.5HTSS) Round Horizontal Termination (SV4.5HTR)

Connecting/Recessing

Square (SV4.5HTS)

Short Square (SV4.5HTSS)

or Round (SV4.5HTR)

Horizontal Termination

Connecting/Recessing

Long Square Horizontal

Termination (SV4.5HTSSL)

L. Install Firestop/Spacer at exterior wall -

When using either of the square terminations,

install SV4.5HF (Secure Vent), or SF4.5HF

(Secure Flex) firestop/spacer over the opening

at the exterior side of the framing, long side up,

with the 3 inch spacer clearance at the top as

shown in

Figure 29 or 30

, and nail into place.

(The Firestop/Spacer may be installed over the

opening at the interior side of the framing.)

When using the round termination, a separate

firestop/spacer is not required since this termi-

nation has integral spacers which provide the

same function as a separate firestop/spacer.

K. When using square (SV4.5HTS) or short

square (SV4.5 HTSS) horizontal termination

- attach termination adapter -

Attach the adapter (adapter - SV4.5RCH - pro-

vided with the termination) to the vent section or

telescoping vent section), elbow or appliance

collar as shown in

Figure 29

in the same manner

as any SV4.5 vent component (refer to Step E).

When using long square (SV4.5HTSSL)

horizontal termination -

Assemble the vent system to point where the

terminus of the last section is within 0 in. (0

mm) to 9³⁄₄ in. (248 mm) inboard of the

exterior surface to which the termination is to

be attached, see

Figure 32

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

SFHRK Snorkel Cap –The snorkel cap is de-

signed to be fitted into a basement window

box. The SFHRK cap is for use with flex vent

The vertical distance between the inlet and

outlet of the cap is 28 in. (711 mm). pipe.

*Note: See Figure 35 for wall thickness range reductions when using

SV4.5HTS and SV4.5HTSS terminations.

Figure 35

Figure 34

See

Table 3

as an aid in venting component selection for a particular

range of exterior wall thicknesses.

HORIZONTAL VENT FIGURES/TABLES

Note: Two 45 degree elbows may be used in place of one 90 degree elbow. The same

rise to run ratios, as shown in the venting figures for 90 elbows, must be followed if

45 degree elbows are used.

Note: It is very important that the horizontal/inclined run be maintained

in a straight (no dips) and recommended to be in a slightly elevated

plane, in a direction away from the fireplace of

¹⁄₄

" rise per foot (20 mm

per meter) which is ideal, though rise per foot run ratios that are smaller are

acceptable all the way down to at or near level.

The round horizontal termination (SV4.5HTR) may not be used.

WARNING: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY SEPARATE SECTIONS

OF CONCENTRIC FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE BE JOINED TOGETHER.

The round horizontal termination (SV4.5HTR) may not be used.

Note: Secure Vent components (rigid vent pipe and terminal) are shown in

the figures; Secure Flex components (flexible vent pipe and terminal) may also

be used.

Rear Vent - NO ELBOWS - with SV4.5HTS SQUARE OR

SV4.5HTSS SHORT SQUARE TERMINATION

Rear Vent - NO ELBOWS - with SV4.5HTSSL

LONG SQUARE TERMINATION

Note: SV4.5BF (Secure Vent), SF4.5BF (Secure Flex) firestop/spacer must be

used anytime vent pipe passes through a combustible floor or ceiling. SV4.5HF

(Secure Vent), SF4.5HF (Secure Flex) firestop/spacer must be used anytime

vent pipe passes through a combustible wall.

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Note - In applications where the wall thickness is less than 6 inches

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SV4.5HTSS Termination Shown

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Maximum

*When using Secure Flex,

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(SF4.5HF)

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(SV4.5HF)

28 in. (711 mm)

Maximum.

Note - It may be necessary to cut the termination collar

in some applications.

10³⁄₄ to 20 in.

(273 to 508 mm)

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(SV4.5L12)

*When using Secure flex,

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SF4.5HF)

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Figures and Tables for

Use Restrictions

SV4.5HTR Horizontal

Round Termination

Figure 33

3. Install the round termination (SV4.5HTR)

– See

Figure 33

for an illustration of the round

termination. For the last step, from outside the

exterior wall, slide the collars of the termina-

tion onto the adapter (same as shown in

Fig-

ure 31

for the SV4.5HTSS short square termi-

nation) until the termination seats against the

exterior wall surface to which it will be at-

tached. Orient the housing of the termination

with the arrow pointed upwards. Secure the

termination to the exterior wall.

M. Install the desired termination - See the

horizontal venting figures for application re-

strictions on the round termination (SV4.5HTR).

1. Install the square (SV4.5HTS) or short square

termination (SV4.5HTSS) - For the last step ,

from outside the exterior wall, slide the collars of

the termination into the adapter (see

Figure 31

)

until the termination seats against the exterior wall

surface to which it will be attached. Orient the

housing of the termination with the arrow pointed

upwards. Secure the termination to the exterior

wall. The horizontal termination must not be

recessed into the exterior wall or siding by more

than the 1 ¹⁄₄" (32 mm) as shown in

Figure 31

Orient the housing of the termination with the

arrow pointed upwards. Secure the termina-

tion to the exterior wall. The horizontal termi-

nation must not be recessed into the exterior

wall or siding by more than the 1 ¹⁄₄" (32 mm)

as shown in

Figure 32

The SV4.5HTR Round Termination may not

be used when the appliance is vented di-

rectly out the wall from the rear as shown in

Figures 34 and 35

2. Install the long square termination

(SV4.5HTSSL) - For the last step , from outside

the exterior wall, slide the collars of the termi-

nation onto the last vent section (see

Figure 32

)

until the termination seats against the exterior

wall surface to which it will be attached.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

Figure 37

Top Vent - ONE 90 DEGREE ELBOW -

ELBOW CONNECTION NOT DIRECTLY AT APPLIANCE

Figure 38

Rear Vent - TWO 90 DEGREE ELBOWS

Figure 36

Top Vent - ONE 90 DEGREE ELBOW - ELBOW CONNECTION AT APPLIANCE

Refer to

Table 3 on page 16

for an aid in venting component selection for a

particular range of exterior wall thicknesses when using the square (SV4.5HTS),

small square (SV4.5HTSS) or the round (SV4.5HTR) termination .

Refer to

Table 3 on page 16

for an aid in venting component selection

for a particular range of exterior wall thicknesses when using the

square (SV4.5HTS), small square (SV4.5HTSS) or the round

(SV4.5HTR) termination .

Refer to

Table 3 on page 16

for an aid in venting component selection for a

particular range of exterior wall thicknesses when using the square (SV4.5HTS),

small square (SV4.5HTSS) or the round (SV4.5HTR) termination .

HORIZONTAL VENT FIGURES/TABLES (CONTINUED)

Short Square Termination (SV4.5HTSS) shown;

Long Square Termination (SV4.5HTSSL) may also be used;

Square Termination (SV4.5HTS) may also be used

Round Termination (SV4.5HTR) may also be used.

Short Square Termination (SV4.5HTSS) shown;

Long Square Termination (SV4.5HTSSL) may also be used;

Square Termination (SV4.5HTS) may also be used

Round Termination (SV4.5HTR) may also be used.

Short Square Termination (SV4.5HTSS) shown;

Long Square Termination (SV4.5HTSSL) may also be used;

Square Termination (SV4.5HTS) may also be used

Round Termination (SV4.5HTR) may also be used.

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Firestop/Spacer

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Firestop/Spacer

(SV4.5BF)

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Firestop/Spacer

(SV4.5HF)

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Firestop/Spacer

SF4.5HF.

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Flex, use Ceiling

Firestop/Spacer

SF4.5BF.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

Refer to

Table 3 on page 16

for an aid in venting component selection for a

particular range of exterior wall thicknesses when using the square (SV4.5HTS),

small square (SV4.5HTSS) or the round (SV4.5HTR) termination .

Figure 41

Top Vent - THREE 90 DEGREE ELBOWS

Figure 40

- Rear Vent - THREE 90 DEGREE ELBOWS

Figure 39

Top Vent - TWO 90 DEGREE ELBOWS

Refer to

Table 3 on page 16

for an aid in venting component selection for a particular range of exterior

wall thicknesses when using the square (SV4.5HTS), small square (SV4.5HTSS) or the round (SV4.5HTR)

termination .

Refer to

Table 3 on page 16

for an aid in venting component selection for a

particular range of exterior wall thicknesses when using the square (SV4.5HTS),

small square (SV4.5HTSS) or the round (SV4.5HTR) termination .

HORIZONTAL VENT FIGURES/TABLE (CONTINUED)

Short Square Termination (SV4.5HTSS) shown;

Long Square Termination (SV4.5HTSSL) may also be used;

Square Termination (SV4.5HTS) may also be used

Round Termination (SV4.5HTR) may also be used.

Short Square Termination (SV4.5HTSS) shown;

Long Square Termination (SV4.5HTSSL) may also be used;

Square Termination (SV4.5HTS) may also be used

Round Termination (SV4.5HTR) may also be used.

Short Square Termination (SV4.5HTSS) shown;

Long Square Termination (SV4.5HTSSL) may also be used;

Square Termination (SV4.5HTS) may also be used

Round Termination (SV4.5HTR) may also be used.

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SF4.5HF.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

D. Install Firestop/Spacers at ceilings and walls -

When Secure Flex penetrates a wall or ceiling,

a firestop/spacer is required: use the SF4.5 BF

firestop/spacer for ceilings and the SF4.5 HF

firestop/spacer for walls. See the appropriate

sections and figures shown throughout the

venting section for their installation requirments.

E. Attach Flex Vent to Termination -

Secure Flex components can be purchased

separately and attached to bulk lengths of

Secure Flex flexible tubing cut to size at the

job site. Secure the flexible vent to the Secure

Flex terminations in the same manner (see

Figure 42)

as it was attached to the adapter.

Note:

Secure Flex

vent must be attached to

Secure Flex

terminations only. DO NOT

substitute

Secure Vent

terminations or the

Secure Vent

adapter for

Secure Flex

compo-

nents. The collars of

Secure Flex

termina-

tions and adapters have a different circum-

ference than that used with the

Secure Vent

pipe. Additionally,

Secure Flex

components

have an extended length center tube for use

in attaching the flexible vent.

GEAR

CLAMPS

Adapter

(SV4.5RF)

Apply ONLY MIL-PAC BLACK HIGH

TEMPERATURE SEALANT (Catalog No.

10K81) to the outside surface of both

collars of the adapter (be especially

careful to fill the grooves of the outer

collar to be covered by the flexible

pipe) and slide flexible pipe over

inner and outer adapter collars.

NOTE: OUTER PIPE IS PULLED AWAY TO

SHOW THE DETAIL OF THE INNER PIPE

FLEX VENT

1³⁄₄ in. (44 mm)

Flexible Pipe and

Adapter Outer

Collar Overlap

1³⁄₄ in. (44 mm)

Flexible Pipe and

Adapter Inner

Collar Overlap

SECURING SCREW

(3 PLACES EQUIDISTANT

JUST BELOW GEAR CLAMP)

Attach Adapter to Appliance

Collar, or Secure Vent Sections

SECURING SCREW

(3 PLACES EQUIDISTANT

JUST BELOW GEAR CLAMP)

5" (127 mm)

Radius Minimum

SF-12 or SF-18 Flexible Vent Section

Figure 43

Figure 42

VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL VENTING USING

SECURE FLEX

KITS AND COMPONENTS

Secure Flex venting kits and components may

be used in any venting application where rigid

Secure Vent (SV4.5) direct vent components

can be used. All restrictions, clearances and

allowances that pertain to the rigid piping apply

to the flexible venting.

Secure Flex

kits may

not be modified; also, under no circumstances

may separate sections of flex pipe be joined

together. Secure Flex kits may be added to the

end of a vent run made up of rigid Secure Vent

(SV4.5) vent sections provided that doing so

does not violate any of the venting length,

height, routing, horizontal to vertical ratio re-

quirements or clearance considerations de-

tailed in this manual.

Secure Flex kits come with an included adapter

that can be fitted to the appliance collar or the

inclined channel end of the last Secure Vent

(SV4.5) vent section in a rigid system in the

exact same fashion as any other Secure Vent

section. Align the dimpled end of the adapter

over the previously installed section or appli-

ance collar, adjusting the radial alignment until

the four locking dimples of the adapter are

aligned with the inlets of the four incline chan-

nels of the last vent section or collar. Push on

the adapter until it fully engages, then twist the

adapter clockwise running the dimples down

and along the incline channels until they seat at

the end of the channels.

Attach the flexible vent to the adapter as

follows (see also

Figure 42):

A. Install the Inner Flex Pipe -

1. Install the small gear clamp loosely around

the inner flexible vent pipe, push it back out of

the way.

2. Apply a bead of Mill-Pac Black (700°F)

high temperature sealant - Catalog No.

10K81) to the inner adapter collar, approxi-

mately ¹⁄₂ inch from the end.

3. Pull and extend the inner flexible vent pipe.

4. Slide the inner flex pipe over the adapter

collar. Ensure the flexible vent pipe completely

engages the adapter collar to a distance of 1³⁄₄

inches from the end, and that it is free from

damage or tears.

5. Slide the gear clamp down and tighten it fully to

secure the flexible vent to the adapter inner collar

approximately ³⁄₄ inch from the end of the flex.

6. Install three screws 120 degrees apart

through the flexible vent pipe and into the

adapter collar just below the gear clamp to

provide additional security to the connection.

B. Install the Outer Flex Pipe -

1. Install the large gear clamp loosely around

the outer flexible vent pipe, push it back out of

the way.

2. Apply a bead of Mill-Pac Black (700

°F) high

temperature sealant - Catalog No. 10K81) to

the outer adapter collar; to the grooves of the

collar which extend approximately 1 inch from

the end and to the flat surface, approximately

1³⁄₈ inches from the end.

3. Pull and extend the outer flexible vent pipe.

4. Slide the outer flex pipe over the adapter

collar. Ensure the flexible vent pipe completely

engages the adapter collar to a distance of 1³⁄₄

inches from the end, and that it is free from

damage or tears.

5. Slide the gear clamp down and tighten it

fully to secure the flexible vent to the adapter

outer collar approximately ³⁄₄ inch from the

end of the flex.

6. Install three screws 120 degrees apart

through the flexible vent pipe and into the

adapter collar just below the gear clamp to

provide additional security to the connection.

C. Route Flex Vent -

Ensure that the flex vent is properly routed to

provide the required clearance. Do Not allow

the flexible vent to bend in a radius tighter than

5" (127 mm). Refer to

Figure 43

. Support

horizontal sections of flex with metal straps at

2 foot (0.61 m) intervals.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

1. If any of the original wire as supplied must be replaced,

1. it must be replaced with Type AWM 105°C – 18 GA. wire.

2. 120V, 60Hz – Less than 3 amps.

Junction Box

Transf.

120 V.

24 V

Factory Wired Field Wired

Electronic Wiring Diagram (Honeywell)

Showing the Blower Wiring for the Optional

FBK-100 and FBK-200 Kits

OPT

BLOWER

*OPTIONAL

ACCESSORY

SWITCH

120

VAC.

Gas Valve

IGNITER

PILOT

ASSEMBLY

Break Off

Tab

*Blower speed control switch is provided in FBK200 blower kit.

Outlet Box

Green Ground

Screw

Hot side of Outlet

Schematic Representation Only

**ON/OFF Switch (Integral

with Gas Valve)

**Leave the ON/OFF switch, which is integral

with the gas valve, in the ON position.

OPTIONAL APPLIANCE-MOUNTED ON/OFF SWITCH

OR OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH

OR OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT

OR OPTIONAL REMOTE RECEIVER

Red

pigtail

Black

pigtail

White Wire

to Opposite

Side

4. Connect the ground supply wire to the

outlet's green ground screw.

5. Reinstall the outlet box.

6. Insert the blower plug into the top outlet.

(The bottom outlet is unused on millivolt units,

while the burner control circuit plugs into the

bottom outlet on electronic units.)

Figure 45

IMPORTANT: Ground lead must be con-

nected to the green screw located on the

outlet box. See

Figure 45

. Failure to do

so will result in a potential safety hazard.

The appliance must be electrically

grounded in accordance with local codes

or, in the absence of local codes, the

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-

(latest edition). (In Canada, the current

CSA C22-1 Canadian Electrical Code.)

Note: The supplied 15 feet of 2 conductor wire

has one end of each conductor connected to

the gas valve circuit and the other end of each

conductor placed loose inside the bottom

compartment.

B. Electronic Wiring (See

Figure 45

) –

Note: The electronic appliance must be con-

nected to the main power supply.

1. Route a 3-wire 120Vac 60Hz 1ph power

supply to the appliance junction box.

2. Remove the outlet box from the junction box

by removing two screws .

3. Connect the black power supply wire to the

lower outlet's red pigtail lead and the white

power supply wire to the common terminal of

the outlet as shown in

Figure 46.

4. Connect the ground supply wire to the

outlet's green ground screw.

5. Locate and install a low voltage (24V) wall

switch or thermostat (not supplied) in the

desired location.

6. Connect the low voltage wire to this switch

or thermostat.

Insert the control circuit plug into the lower

outlet box.

8. After wiring is complete, replace the outlet box.

Note: The gas valve-mounted ON/OFF switch

is shown in Figure 45. It is integral with the gas

valve.

Step 5. WIRING - OPTIONAL FORCED AIR

BLOWER KIT (See

Figure 45 )

An electrical outlet box is provided for the instal-

lation of the FBK-100, FBK-200 forced air blower

kits (optional). Electrical power must be pro-

vided to this box to operate these blowers.

1. Route a 3-wire, 120Vac 60Hz 1ph power line

with control switch to the lower right rear

corner of the appliance.

2. Remove the outlet box by removing two

screws.

3. Connect the supply wires to the blower

control switch. Then connect the wires from the

blower control switch to the outlet box' pigtail

leads as shown in

Figure 45

Step 4. FIELD WIRING

The gas valve is set in place and pre-wired at

the factory on both models.

A. SIT and Honeywell Millivolt Wiring

(See Figure 44 )

–

1. Select any of the following optional con-

trols: appliance-mounted (rocker switch) or

wall-mounted switch, thermostat, or one of the

optional remote control kits. If appliance-

mounted ON/OFF control is selected mount it in

the gas valve mounting bracket.

2. If wall-mounted ON/OFF control or thermo-

stat is selected mount it in a convenient location

on a wall near the fireplace.

3. Wire the control switch within the millivolt

control circuit using the 15 feet of 2 conductor

wire supplied with the unit. Caution: do not

connect the optional wall switch to a 120V

power supply.

4. Alternatively, the appliance may be operated

without the use of the controls indicated in step

1, solely by manipulating the gas valve control

knob. In order to use this method, twist the free

ends of the two conductor wire (located inside

the bottom compartment of the unit) together as

shown in

Figure 44

Note: The supplied 15 feet of 2 conductor wire

has one end of each conductor connected to the

gas valve circuit and the other end of each

conductor placed loose inside the bottom com-

partment of the unit.

Figure 44

Millivolt Wiring Diagram

If any of the original wire as supplied must be replaced,

it must be replaced with Type AWM105°C – 18 GA. wire.

Thermopile

*TWIST WIRES “A” AND “B” TOGETHER TO OPERATE UNIT

SOLELY BY MANIPULATING THE GAS VALVE CONTROL KNOB;

OR CONNECT WIRES TO OPTIONAL ON/OFF SWITCH OR WALL

SWITCH OR THERMOSTAT TO OPERATE UNIT.

*OPTIONAL ON/OFF SWITCH,

WALL SWITCH, THERMOSTAT

OR REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER

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