Venting Installation; Installation Precautions - Outdoor Lifestyles ODFORTG-36 Installation Manual

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Venting Installation

WARNING
Read all instructions completely and thoroughly
before attemping installation. Falilure 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.
A. Installation Precautions
Consult local building codes before beginning the instal-
lation. 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 glass 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:
• Installation of any damaged venting component.
• Unauthorized modification of the venting system.
• Installation of any component part not manufactured or
approved by Hearth & Home Technologies.
• Installation other than permitted by these instructions.
WARNING
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 7-1/2 feet or higher from the
floor of the 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 aroun the flue is
acceptable thereafter.
Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies • Fortress - ODFORTG-36 Installation Manual • 4602-901 Rev B • 8/17
**1 in.
**1 in.
72 in.
(1829 mm)
Figure 5.1 Combustible Clearances for Vent Pipe
FP2567
KSTDV vent clearances
* A minimum of 3" clearance to the top is required along
horizontal length until flue pipe penetrates outside wall.
** A minimum 1" clearance to combustibles permitted all
around flue at outside wall
WARNING
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.
NOTICE: Failure to follow these instructions will
void the warranty.
*3 in.
24 in.
(610 mm)
FP2567
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