Assemble Slip Sections; Secure The Vent Sections - Heat & Glo Escape-36DV Owner's Manual

B. Assemble Slip Sections
• Slide the inner fl ue of the slip section into the inner fl ue
of the pipe section and the outer fl ue of the slip section
over the outer fl ue of the pipe section. See Figure 10.5.
• Slide together to the desired length.
Figure 10.5 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 10.6.
Figure 10.6 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
fl ues of the slip section can be cut to the desired length.
• Apply a bead of silicone sealant (300ºF minimum
continuous exposure rating) inside the female outer pipe
joint prior to joining sections.
• Only outer pipes are sealed, sealing the inner fl ue is not
required.
• All unit collar, pipe, slip section, elbow and cap outer
fl ues shall be sealed.
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Pilot hole
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C. Secure the Vent Sections
• Vertical runs of DVP pipe must be supported every 8 ft.
(2.44 m) after the 25 ft. (7.62 m) maximum unsupported
rise.
• Horizontal sections must be supported every 5 feet
(1.52 m).
• Vent supports or plumbers strap (spaced 120º apart)
may be used to support vent sections. See Figures 10.7
and 10.8.
• Wall shield fi restops may be used to provide horizontal
support to vent sections.
WARNING! Risk of Fire, Explosion or Asphyxiation!
Improper support may allow vent to sag and separate.
Use vent run supports and connect vent sections per in-
stallation instructions. DO NOT allow vent to sag below
connection point to appliance.
Figure 10.7 Securing Vertical Pipe Sections
Figure 10.8 Securing Horizontal Pipe Sections
120º
120º