Vent Pipe Clearance - Empire Comfort Systems MILLIVOLT DVCD FP3-4 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Install the Canopy
1. Retrieve canopy from the opening above the glass door.
Place the canopy above the firebox as shown in Figure 21.
2.
NOTICE: Fireplace heat shield will rest on top of the combustion
chamber inside of the open area between the top flue and
canopy.
3. Secure the canopy with two #8-18 x 1/2 inch pan head
screws provided in the hardware pack. See Figure 21.
NOTICE: Maintain one inch of clearance to combustibles around
vertical vent pipe. See Figure 22. For horizontal vent systems,
maintain a minimum 1-inch clearance from the bottom and sides
of the vent to combustibles and a
above the vent pipe to combustibles. See Figures 23
vent pipe
and 24.
Cold Climate Installation Recommendation: Insulate the outer
walls to conform with applicable insulation codes if installing this
fireplace against a non-insulated exterior wall.
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INSTALLATION (CONT'D)
CANOPY
Figure 21

VENT PIPE CLEARANCE

3-inch clearance above the
Figure 22
Finishing
Figure 7 on page 10 shows the minimum vertical and
corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of mantels or
other combustible projections above the top front edge of the
fireplace.
Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the black
fireplace face.
Never obstruct or modify face of the fireplace. Improper
installation may cause a hazardous situation.
HEAT SHIELD
A 300°F minimum sealant material must be used if the joints
between the finished wall and the fireplace surround (top
and sides) are sealed. These joints are not required to be
sealed. Only non-combustible material (use if needed),
can be applied to the fireplace surround. Consequences:
Failure to use the 300°F minimum adhesive may allow the
finishing material to fall.
NOTICE: For finishing to top of fireplace, refer to Figure 5, page 10.
Top of Vent
3" (76 mm)
1" (25 mm)
Figure 23 - Hard Pipe Vent Clearance
WARNING
CAUTION
Combustibles NOT
allowed in shaded
area
4" Diameter flue
6-5/8" Diameter
intake vent
1"
(25 mm)
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