Venting; General Venting Requirements; Vent Installation - ORTAL 40 Series Installation And Operation Manual

General Venting Requirements

The fireplace operates using a direct vent system and require a co-axial direct vent pipe. The fireplace must be properly connected
to an approved vent system. Venting is not provided with the fireplace and must be sourced from one of the approved vent
manufacturers mentioned in the table below. Proper installation, use, and maintenance of venting is determined by and can be
acquired from the vent manufacturer.
Fireplace
Vent Type
Series
Direct Vent
40
Enervex Power Vent
60
75
Ortal Power Vent*
110
Direct Vent
120
130
150
170 Enervex Power Vent
200
250
Traditional
Ortal Power Vent
Wilderness
Direct Vent
Curve
Island
Enervex Power Vent
(see note below)
Power Vent: a fan-assisted direct vent system that boosts airflow for vent configurations with too much constriction. Review
"Vent Configuration Diagrams" section to determine if your fireplace needs a power vent. See the Ortal Power Vent Manual
for more details on power venting.
NOTE: The Curve and Island series fireplaces are not permitted for use with an Ortal Power Vent.
WARNING: Do not combine vent components from different vent manufacturers. Please follow the manufacturer's
instructions for vent system installation.

Vent Installation

Venting must be installed to meet the requirements as detailed in the following sections in conjunction with the vent system
manufacturer's installation instructions. Venting must be supported by the structural surrounding and not by the fireplace. Each offset
(elbow) must be strapped to reduce movement or possible disconnection.
The first section of venting must be secured to the fireplace starter collar with a minimum of 3 sheet metal screws no longer than
DO OT use silicone to seal the sections. If sealing is required by the vent manufacturer or local code, use Mil-Pac sealant.
WARNING: Do not combine vent components from different vent manufacturers. Please follow the manufacturer's
instructions for vent system installation.
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Venting

Vent Requirements
Vent Size
4x6 co-axial direct vent pipe
(4" interior, 6 5 / " exterior)
8
4x6 co-axial direct vent pipe
(4" interior, 6 5 / " exterior)
8
3x5 co-axial direct vent pipe
(3" interior, 5" exterior)
5x8 co-axial direct vent pipe
(5-inch interior, 8-inch exterior)
5x8 co-axial direct vent pipe
(5-inch interior, 8-inch exterior)
3x5 co-axial direct vent pipe
(3-inch interior, 5-inch exterior)
5x8 co-axial direct vent pipe
(5-inch interior, 8-inch exterior)
5x8 co-axial direct vent pipe
(5-inch interior, 8-inch exterior)
Approved Vent Manufacturers
Olympia: Ventis
DuraVent: Direct Vent Pro
ICC: EXCELDirect
BDM: Pro-Form Direct Vent System
Selkirk: Direct-Temp System
DuraVent: CVS line
Olympia: Ventis
DuraVent: Direct Vent Pro
ICC: EXCELDirect
BDM: Pro-Form Direct Vent System
Selkirk: Direct-Temp System
DuraVent: CVS line
Olympia: Ventis
DuraVent: Direct Vent Pro
ICC: EXCELDirect
BDM: Pro-Form Direct Vent System
Selkirk: Direct-Temp System
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