Special Vent Installations; Periscope Termination; Corner Termination - Continental Fireplaces Builder Series Installation Manual

2.2

special vent installations

2.2.1 periscope termination

Use the periscope kit to locate the air termination above grade. The periscope must be installed so that when
fi nal grading is completed, the bottom air slot is located a minimum 12" (305mm) above grade. The maximum
allowable vent length (including both rise and run) is 10' (3m) for a fi replace and 8' (2m) for a stove. An insulation
sleeve is illustrated in the top vent image below, use only when supplied with the appliance.
(The insulation sleeve is not required with a stove appliance)
30" (76.2cm)
minimum
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
24"
(61cm)
REAR VENT

2.2.2 corner termination

The maximum vent length for a corner installation is 20" (50.8cm) of horizontal run, in addition to the 45° offset.
In this case zero rise is acceptable. When using rigid venting, it is required to maintain a 6" (152mm) rise. When
using fl exible venting, see illustrations below.
Flexible Venting
12" (30.5cm)
minimum
to grade
6" (152mm)
RISE MINIMUM
CX36-1 Required Rise
Rear Vent Corner
venting requirements
30" (76.2cm)
minimum
34 5/8"
(87.9cm)
TOP VENT
20" (50.8cm)
MAXIMUM
Rigid Venting
6" (152mm)
EN
12" (30.5cm)
minimum
to grade
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