Venting Installation; Installation Precautions; Venting Requirements - Vermont Castings 380IDVNVSB Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

VENTING INSTALLATION

Read all instructions completely and
thoroughly before attempting installation.
Failure to do so could result in serious
injury, property damage or loss of life.
Operation of improperly installed and
maintained venting system could result in
serious injury, property damage or loss of
life.
Failure to follow these instructions will
void the warranty.

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

Consult local building codes before beginning the installa-
tion. The installer must make sure to select the proper vent
system for installation. Before installing vent kit, the installer
must read this insert manual and vent kit instructions.
Only a qualified installer/service person should install vent-
ing system. The installer must follow these safety rules:
•
Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection.
•
Use extreme caution when using ladders or when
on rooftops.
•
Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and
ceiling.
The following actions will void the warranty on your vent-
ing system:
•
Installation of any damaged venting component.
•
Unauthorized modification of the venting system.
•
Installation of any component part not manufactured
or approved by Vermont Castings Group.
•
Installation other than permitted by these instruc-
tions.
This insert must be vented to the
outside. The venting system must
NEVER be attached to a chimney
serving a separate solid fuel burning
appliance. Each gas appliance must
use a separate vent system. Do not use
common vent systems.
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VENTING REQUIREMENTS

•
Make sure the exhaust pipe on heater
connects to exhaust portion of cap. At-
tach flex liners. Figure 6
•
Do not crimp or rupture liner when bend-
ing it into chimney offsets.
•
The exhaust vent must reline the entire length of chim-
ney and terminate above chimney top.
•
Vent must meet all vent manufacturer's requirements
when installed.
•
Make sure you have the following before installing
unit:
380 Series:
•
3" and 3" UL 1777 Listed gas liner for air inlet and
exhaust.
•
Vertical termination kit (AI31TK33A)
Maximum
Height
40' (12.9 m)
Inlet
Minimum
Height
10' (3 m)
FP2625
Figure 7 -
FP2625
Venting Unit
typical venting
380IDV Fireplace Insert
Exhaust
Maximum 12"
(305 mm) Offset at
Base of Insert
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