Venting Installation; Installation Precautions; Installation Clearances - Vermont Castings KHLDV400PTSCSB 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 fi replace manual and vent
kit instructions.
Only a qualifi ed installer/service person should install vent-
ing 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
ceilings.
The following actions will void the warranty on your venting
system:
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Installation of any damaged venting component.
•
Unauthorized modifi cation of the venting system.
•
Installation of any component part not manufactured or
approved by Vermont Castings Group.
•
Installation other than permitted by these instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions will void
the warranty.
This fi replace 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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KHLDV Series Gas Fireplace
Figure 7 -
Combustible Clearances for Vent Pipe
* A minimum of 3" clearance to the top is required along horizontal length
until fl ue pipe penetrates outside wall.
** A minimum 1" clearance to combustibles permitted all around fl ue at
outside wall
Horizontal sections of this vent system
require a minimum of 3" clearances to
combustibles at the top of the fl ue and 1"
clearance at the sides and bottom until
the flue penetrates the outside wall. A
minimum 1" clearance all around the fl ue
is acceptable at this point of penetration.
Unless the vertical run is 7
from fl oor of fi replace, 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 fl ue is acceptable thereafter.
*3"
**1"
**1"
400/500 - 73
(1854 mm)
24" Vertical
Rise Required
(2007 mm)
Before Hori-
zontal Run
FP2131
1 ⁄ ' or higher
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600 - 79"
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