Venting Installation; Installation Precautions - Vermont Castings WDVST500 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

WDV See-thru Gas Fireplace
read all instructions completely and
thoroughly before attempting installation.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury,
property damage or loss of life. Operation
of improperly installed and maintained
venting system could result in serious injury,
property damage or loss of life.

InSTallaTIOn precauTIOnS

Consult local building codes before beginning
the installation. The installer must make sure to
select the proper vent system for installation. The
approved 5 x 8 venting components are Simpson
Duravent and Selkirk products listed on Page 49.
UL1777 flexible venting is also approved for use
on these models. Before installing vent kit, the
installer must read this fireplace manual and
vent kit instructions.
Only a qualified installer/service person
should install venting system. The installer
must follow these safety rules:
•
Wear gloves and safety glasses for protec-
tion.
•
Use extreme caution when using ladders
or when on rooftops.
•
Be aware of electrical wiring locations in
walls and ceilings.
The following actions will void the warranty on your vent-
ing system:
•
Installation of any damaged venting component.
•
Unauthorized modification of the venting system.
•
Installation of any component part not manufactured
or approved by Vermont Castings Group.
•
Installation other than permitted by these instruc-
tions.
Failure to follow these instructions will void
the warranty.
This fireplace must be vented to the outside.
The venting system must neVer be attached
to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel
burning appliance. each gas appliance must
use a separate vent system. Do not use
common vent systems.
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VenTInG InSTallaTIOn InFOrMaTIOn
**1"
(25 mm)
**1"
(25 mm)
50" (1270 mm)
Min. Floor
to Center of
Vent Pipe
Figure 7 -
Combustible Clearances for Vent Pipe
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horizontal sections of this vent system
Vent pipe clearances
require a minimum of 3" clearances to
combustibles at the top of the flue and 1"
clearance at the sides and bottom until the
flue penetrates the outside wall. a minimum
1" clearance all around the flue is acceptable
at this point of penetration. unless the
vertical run is 7Z\x' or higher from floor of
fireplace, the clearance for horizontal run is
1" on all sides.
* A minimum of 3" clearance to the top is
required along horizontal length until flue
pipe penetrates outside wall.
** A minimum 1" clearance to combustibles
*3" (76 mm)
permitted all around flue at outside wall
12" (305 mm) Vertical
Rise Required Before
Horizontal Run
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