Installing Vent Pipe; Assembly Of Vent Sections; Attaching Vent To Firebox; Securing Vent Sections - Heat & Glo 6000CBV-IPI Owner's Manual

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Installing Vent Pipe

A. Assembly of Vent Sections
This B-Vent appliance requires 6 inch B-vent double-wall
pipe. Follow the pipe manufacturer's installation guidelines
when installing the unit. This will ensure proper operation
and prevent safety hazards.
WARNING! Risk of Fire/Exhaust Fumes! Assemble
pipe sections per B-vent manufacturer's instructions. Use
support tabs for screws. Pipe may separate if not properly
joined.
B. Attaching Vent to Firebox
Attach the fi rst B-Vent component to the fl ue outlet collar
using 3 self-tapping screws. See Figure 10.1.
B-VENT
SECURING
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
SCREWS
FLUE OUTLET
COLLAR
Figure 10.1
Heat & Glo • 6000CBV-IPI, 8000CBV-IPI • 2167-900 Rev. C • 9/09
C. Securing Vent Sections
Secure vent sections with vent supports following B-vent
manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Use vent run sup-
ports per vent manufacturer's installation instructions.
• Connect vent sections per vent manufacturer's installation
instructions.
• Maintain all clearances to combustibles. Maintain
specifi ed slope (if required).
• Improper support may allow vent to sag or separate.
D. Install Attic Insulation Shield
WARNING! Fire Risk. DO NOT allow loose materials or
insulation to touch vent. Hearth & Home Technologies
Inc. requires the use of an attic shield.
The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 and NFPA 54
requires an attic shield constructed of 26 gauge minimum
metal that extends at least 2 in. (51 mm) above insulation.
Attic shields must meet specifi ed clearance and be se-
cured in place.
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