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INSTALLATION
Rigid Pipe Vent Systems offer a complete
line of component parts for installation of both
horizontal and vertical installations. Many items
are offered in decorative black, as well as gal-
vanized fi nish.
The minimum components required for a basic
horizontal termination are:
1
Horizontal Termination Cap
1
90
o
Elbow
1
Rigid Pipe Adaptor
1
Wall Thimble
1
Length of pipe to suit wall thickness
The minimum components required for a basic
vertical termination are:
1
Vertical Termination Cap
1
Rigid Pipe Adaptor
1
Lengths of pipe to adequately
penetrate roof
1
Ceiling Firestop
1
Flashing
1
Storm Collar
Wall thickness is measured from the back
standoffs to the inside mounting surface of
termination cap. For siding other than vinyl
furring strips may be used, instead of the vinyl
siding standoff, to create a level surface to
mount the vent terminal. The Terminal must
not be recessed into siding. Measure the wall
thickness including furring strips.
If a Vinyl Siding Standoff is required (it must
be used with vinyl siding), measure to outside
surface of wall without siding and add 2
inches.
Alternate
Horizontal Termination
Caps
TM
The FPI AstroCap XL
is certifi ed for installations using FPI venting systems as well as Simpson Dura-Vent
TM
AstroCap XL
is a proprietary trademark of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. Dura-Vent® and Direct Vent GS are registered and/or proprietary
trademarks of Simpson Dura-Vent Co. Inc.
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RIGID PIPE VENTING SYSTEMS
BASIC HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL TERMINATIONS
WARNING:
Do not combine venting components from
different venting systems.
Use of the the AstroCap XL
with all systems.
This product has been evaluated by Intertek for
using a Rigid Pipe Adaptor in conjunction with
Duravent Direct-Vent GS and Selkirk Direct-
Temp systems. Use of these systems with
the Rigid Pipe adaptor is deemed acceptable
and does not affect the Intertek WHI listing of
components.
* A Vent Guard is required when the AstroCap
is installed above grade at 7 feet or lower.
• The Simpson Dura-Vent and Selkirk Direct
Temp horizontal termination caps cannot
be used in any applications.
• Only the AstroCap XL and Snorkels are
TM
is acceptable
certifi ed for horizontal terminations.
When using Rigid Vent other than
Simpson Dura-Vent, 3 screws must be
used to secure rigid pipe to adaptor.
®
Direct Vent GS and Selkirk Direct-Temp.
Regency
IMPORTANT NOTE
®
L676E Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
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