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LX Series Direct Vent 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.
Failure to follow these instructions will
void the warranty.
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 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 venting system:
•
Installation of any damaged venting com-
ponent.
•
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.
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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COMBUSTIBLE CLEARANCES FOR VENT
PIPE
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.
Vertical sections of this vent system require
a minimum of 1" clearance to combustibles
on all sides of the pipe.
Figure 10 -
Combustible Clearances for Vent Pipe
* A minimum of 3" clearance to the top is required along
horizontal length until flue pipe penetrates outside wall.
FP2713
** A minimum 1" clearance to combustibles permitted all
vent clearance
around flue at outside wall
VENTING INSTALLATION
1 "
*3"
FP2713
**1"
**1"
35⁷⁄₈"
(911 mm)
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