Below Grade Installation - Vermont Castings VHLDV500 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

VentInG InstaLLatIOn
A
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The maximum number of 45° elbows permitted per side
wall installation is two (2). These elbows can be installed
in either the vertical or horizontal run.
FP2133
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For each 45° elbow installed in the horizontal run, the Horizontal run
length of the horizontal run MUST be reduced by 18" (45
reduction
cm). This does not apply if the 45° elbows are installed
on the vertical part of the vent system.
•
The maximum number of elbow degrees in a system is
270°. Figure 18
Example: Elbow 1 =
Elbow 2 =
Elbow 3 =
Elbow 4 =
Total Angular Variation =
1
2
3
4
24"
Minimum
Figure 18 -
Maximum Elbow Usage
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90°
B
10'
Figure 17 -
Horizontal Run Reduction
90°
45°
45°
90°
270°
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BeLOw GRaDe InstaLLatIOns
When it is not possible to meet the required vent terminal
clearances of 12" above grade level, a snorkel kit is recom-
mended. It allows installation depth down to 7" (178mm)
below grade level. The 7" (178mm) is measured from the
center of the horizontal vent pipe as it penetrates through
the wall.
ensure that sidewall venting clearances are observed.
If venting system is installed below ground, we recom-
mend a window well with adequate and proper drainage
to be installed around the termination area.
If installing a snorkel, a minimum 24" vertical rise is neces-
sary. The maximum horizontal run with the 24" vertical pipe
is 36". This measurement is taken from the collar of the
fireplace (or transition elbow) to the face of the exterior wall.
See the Sidewall Venting Graph for extended horizontal
run if the vertical exceeds 24".
1. Establish vent hole through the wall.
2. Remove soil to a depth of approximately 16" below base
of snorkel. Install drain pipe. Install window well (not
supplied). Refill hole with 12" of coarse gravel leaving
a clearance of approximately 4" below snorkel. Figure
19
3. Install vent system.
4. Ensure a watertight seal is made around the vent pipe
coming through the wall.
5. Apply high temperature sealant caulking (supplied)
around the 5" and 8" snorkel collars.
6. Slide the snorkel into the vent pipes and secure to the
wall.
7. Level the soil so as to maintain a 4" clearance below
snorkel. Figure 19
Firestop
1
2
24"
3
Minimum
4
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Resolution Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Screws
Minimum
4" Clearance
Ground
Gravel
Drain
Foundation Wall
Figure 19 -

Below Grade Installation

Window
Well
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