Venting Installation; Installation Precautions - Monessen Hearth WDV500 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

WDV Series Gas Fireplace
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.

InstallatIOn precautIOns

Consult local building codes before beginning the
installation. The installer must make sure to select the
proper vent system for installation. The approved 5 x 8
venting components are Simpson Duravent and Selkirk
products listed on Page 49. UL1777 flexible venting is also
approved for use on these models. Before installing vent
kit, the installer must read this fireplace manual and vent
kit instructions.
Only a qualified installer/service person should install
venting system. The installer must follow these
safety rules:
•
Wear gloves and safety glasses for
protection.
•
Use extreme caution when using lad-
ders or when on rooftops.
•
Be aware of electrical wiring locations
in walls and ceilings.
The following actions will void the warranty on
your venting system:
•
Installation of any damaged venting
component.
•
Unauthorized modification of the vent-
ing system.
•
Installation of any component part not
manufactured or approved by MHSC.
•
Installation other than permitted by these instruc-
tions.
Failure to follow these instructions will
void the warranty.
this fireplace 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 InstallatIOn InFOrMatIOn
A minimum of 1"
clearance to all
sides is required
along horizontal and
vertical length
1" Vertical Rise
Required Before
Horizontal Run
Figure 7 -
Combustible Clearances for Vent Pipe
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Vent pipe clearances
horizontal and vertical sections of this
vent system require a minimum of 1"
clearance to combustibles on all sides,
top and bottom.
A minimum 1"
clearance to
combustibles
1"
permitted all
around flue at
outside wall
50"
Min. Floor
to Center of
Vent Pipe
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