Venting Installation; Installation Precautions; Installation Clearances - Vermont Castings KSTDV500 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

VenTInG InSTallaTIon

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. Before installing vent
kit, the installer must read this fireplace manual and vent
kit instructions.
Only a qualified installer/service person should install the
venting system. The installer must follow these safety
rules:
•
Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection.
•
Use extreme caution when using ladders or when on
rooftops.
•
Be aware of electrical wiring locations in walls and ceil-
ings.
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 instructions.
horizontal sections of this vent system
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 feet or higher from floor
of fireplace, the clearance for horizontal run
is 1" on all sides.
Vertical sections of this vent system require
a minimum of 2" clearance to combustibles
at the top of the unit directly above the
stand-off. a minimum of 1" clearance all
around the flue is acceptable thereafter.
73D4125
**1"
**1"
72"
(1829 mm)
Figure 7 -
Combustible Clearances for Vent Pipe
* A minimum of 3" clearance to the top is
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KSTDV vent clearances
required along horizontal length until flue pipe
penetrates outside wall.
** A minimum 1" clearance to combustibles
permitted all around flue at outside wall
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.
Failure to follow these instructions will
void the warranty.
KSTDV Series Gas Fireplace
*3"
24"
(610 mm)
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