Vent System Identification; Vent Systems - Empire Comfort Systems DVP42DP31N-2 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Begin the vent system installation by selecting the type of venting
to be installed and the path that it will take. Verify that clearances
are met throughout the path of the venting system. Determine if the
fireplace is to be vented out the top or out the rear.
NOTICE: Some fireplaces cannot be vented out the rear of the
fireplace.
Determine how the vent system will be terminated out the side of
the house or through the roof. Verify clearances for the termination.
If using an existing vent system, first check to verify that the venting
system is acceptable for the fireplace. Check all clearances and
The following vent systems are acceptable for use with the
DVP42 series fireplaces:
Simpson Duravent® GS 5" - 8"
American Metal Products 5" - 8"
Selkirk Direct-Temp® 5" - 8"
Security Secure Vent® 5" - 8"
Excel DV Venting 5" - 8"
Empire Flexvent Kit DVVK-5F
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VENT SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION

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VENT SYSTEMS

venting components. Identify if any problems existing in the vent
system. Use Figure 23 on page 17 for top venting, or Figure 35
on page 23 for rear venting to eliminate issues after installation.
Check pipe diameter on vent system and fireplace to verify the
size is the same.
NOTICE: All outer connection joints must be sealed with
aluminum tape, screws or silicone sealant rated above
300°F/149°C. The inner flue joints do not require any sealant.
*Note: If using three 90° elbows during horizontal
termination, see Figure 33.
Available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. dealers.
Direct-Vent Fireplace Vent Kit for Rear Vent, 6 to 12 inch
DVVK-5RP
wall thickness, Includes 58DVA-06, 58DVA-WT, and
(DVVK-5R)
58DVAHC
Direct-Vent Fireplace Vent Kit for Top Vent, Thru-the-wall,
DVVK-5TP
4 to 6 inch wall thickness, Includes 58DVA-E90, 58DVA-HC,
(DVVK-5T)
58DVA-06, and 58DVA-WT
DVVK-5VP Direct Vent Fireplace Vent Kit - Vertical, Includes
(DVVK-5V) 58DVA-VCH, 58DVA-SC, and 58DVA-F6
Top Vent Kit (Horizontal) - 4½" to 6" wall thickness
DVVK-5TS
(114.3 mm to 152 mm)
DVVK-5F Horizontal Flex Vent Kit (4' Flex) (1.22m)
For venting a fireplace through the top, see page 17.
For venting a fireplace through the rear, see page 23 (natural gas only).
Special DV Vent Kits
31457-1-0513