Superior Fireplaces DRT4000-C Series Installation And Operation Instructions Manual page 38

Innovative Hearth Products
DRT4000-C & DRT4200-C Series Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces
Vertical or Horizontal Venting Using Secure Flex
When Secure Flex
Secure Flex
(SV4.5) direct-vent components can be used. All restrictions, clearances and allowances pertaining to rigid vent also
apply to flexible vent. Do NOT modify Secure Flex kits . Also, do NOT join separate sections of flex vent together.
Secure Flex kits can be installed on the end of a Secure Vent (SV4.5) rigid vent run, provided that doing so does not
violate any of the venting length, height, routing, horizontal to vertical ratio requirements, or clearance considerations
detailed in this manual. When combined, a rigid vent should not be installed between two flexible vents.
Secure Flex kits come with an included adaptor that can be installed on the fireplace 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 adaptor over the previously installed section or fireplace collar, adjusting the
radial alignment until the four locking dimples of the adaptor are aligned with the inlets of the four incline channels of
the last vent section or collar. Push on the adaptor until it is fully engaged, then twist the adaptor clockwise running
the dimples down and along the incline channels until they seat at the end of the channels.
Figure 27 - Flexible Vent Adaptor
1. Install the Inner Flex Pipe.
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kits are used in a rear flue, horizontal termination installation, at least 1 ft of vertical rise is required.
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venting kits and components may be used in any other vent installation where rigid Secure Vent
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Apply ONLY MIL-PAC BLACK
HIGH TEMPERATURE
SEALANT (P/N 10K81) to
the outside surface of both
collars of the adaptor (fill the
grooves of the outer collar to
be covered by the flexible pipe)
and slide the flexible vent over
the inner and outer adaptor
collars
1-3/4" (44 mm) flexible
vent and adaptor outer
collar overlap
Adaptor (SV4.5RF)
NOTE: Outer vent pipe is pulled away
to show inner vent pipe details.
a. Install the small gear clamp loosely around the inner flexible vent, then push it back out of the way.
b. Apply a bead of Mill-Pac Black (700 °F) high temperature sealant (P/N 10K81) to the inner adaptor collar,
approximately 1/2" from the end.
c. Pull and extend the inner flexible vent.
d. Slide the inner flex vent over the adaptor collar at least 1-3/4".
NOTE: Ensure the flex vent is free from damage or tears.
e. Slide the gear clamp down and tighten it fully to secure the flexible vent to the adaptor inner collar
approximately 3/4" from the end of the flex.
f. Install three (3) sheet metal screws 120° apart through the flexible vent and into the adaptor collar just below
the gear clamp to provide additional security to the connection.
Kits and Components
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1-3/4" (44 mm) flexible
vent and adaptor inner
collar overlap
Securing screws
in three (3) places
through perforation
and into the pipe
Attach adaptor to vent collar or Secure Vent sections
Figure 28 - Flexible Vent
Flexible vent
Flexible vent section
Securing screws
in three (3) places
through perforation
and into the pipe
Gear clamps
Shown here: 36" Flex Connector Kit
36" of flex with two adaptors for
mating two rigid sections of vent
Installation
901032-00B, 07/2020
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5" (127 mm)
radius minimum
(H7748)
together.