Assemble Slip Sections - Heat & Glo 6KX-AU Installation Manual

Note:
Make sure that the seams are not aligned to prevent
unintentional disconnection.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Figure 7.4 Seams
NOTICE: When installing a vent system with an HRC
termination cap, all pipe system joints shall be sealed
using a high temperature silicone sealant (300 ºF (149
ºC) minimum continuous exposure rating).
• Apply a bead of silicone sealant (300 ºF (149 ºC) minimum
continuous exposure rating) inside the female outer pipe
joint prior to joining sections.
• Only outer pipes are sealed, sealing the inner flue is not
required.
• All unit collar, pipe, slip section, elbow and cap outer
flues shall be sealed.
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B. Assemble Slip Sections
• Slide the inner flue of the slip section into the inner flue
of the pipe section and the outer flue of the slip section
over the outer flue of the pipe section. See Figure 7.5.
• Slide together to the desired length.
Figure 7.5 Slip Section Pilot Holes
• Maintain a 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) overlap between the slip
section and the pipe section.
• Secure the pipe and slip section with two screws no
longer than 1/2 in. (13 mm), using the pilot holes in the
slip section. See Figure 7.6.
Figure 7.6 Screws into Slip Section
• Continue adding pipe as necessary following instructions
in "Assembling Pipe Sections."
NOTICE: If slip section is too long, the inner and outer
flues of the slip section can be cut to the desired length.
Pilot hole Pilot hole