Vent Maintenance; Co-Axial To Co-Linear Conversion - ORTAL 40 Series Installation And Operation Manual

Vent Maintenance

Regular inspection of the vent system by a qualified service technician is recommended every six months. The following maintenance
routing is recommended:
Inspect for excessive condensation, e.g., water droplets forming in the inner lining, and subsequently dripping from the joints.
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This can cause corrosion in the system.
Check for corrosion in areas exposed to the elements. Components with rust spots or holes must be immediately replaced.
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Ensure that there is no foreign material in the vents. Survey by removing the cap and shining a light down the vent.
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If possible, check all vent joints to make sure nothing has been disturbed or loosened.
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Co-Axial to Co-Linear Conversion

This section explains how the fireplace can be inserted into an existing solid fuel burning fireplace chimney by converting the co-axial
venting to co-linear.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Co-linear portion of vent system may only be installed within a solid-fuel burning masonry fireplace and masonry
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chimney. It is prohibited to install co-linear in any other setting.
The fireplace must be vented vertically to the outside and must use one of the approved co-linear flexible ducting systems
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or a co-axial flexible ducting system.
Air intake (as applicable) and heat release is still required per installation guidelines (even when venting through a chimney).
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All other building requirements still apply.
Restrictor use is not required when using co-linear venting.
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WARNINGS:
If the vent system of this appliance is disconnected for any reason, the vent and air intake systems must be properly
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reassembled and resealed before this appliance is put into use.
Proper installation of the vent system, as required in this manual, is vital to the performance of this appliance. Oversights or
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failure to conform to all installation requirements will void the applicable warranty.
This appliance must be properly connected to a venting system in accordance with the Ortal's installation instructions.
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Operation of this appliance when not connected to a properly installed and maintained venting system can result in carbon
monoxide (CO) poisoning and possibly death.
Co-linear flexible aluminum venting must be professionally inspected periodically for corrosion and damage and replaced
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when necessary. If the installation does not allow for future inspection or replacement of the flexible aluminum venting, then
stainless steel vent liners should be used.
 The appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.
The plan to install a gas fireplace inside an existing solid fuel burning fireplace chimney must include inspection and cleaning of the
fireplace cavity and the entire chimney system. The chimney top, especially masonry chimneys and wood framed chimney tops must
be inspected, and the top surface must be repaired or replaced, if necessary. Unlined chimney flues are the most vulnerable to mortar
corrosion and damage. These flues must be inspected, and repair must be done before dropping the flex vent liner for this Insert
If you encounter a badly deteriorated or completely damaged firebox, do not proceed. These damaged structures must be reviewed
by structural Engineers and Local Building Code officials must approve the repair work prior to this Insert being installed in such a
damaged cavity.
Series Vent Size
75
(includes 31H)
110/110H
130/130H
150/150H
*BDM component part numbers are offered as a suggestion. Components from the following companies may also be used
if they have corresponding products: Duravent, Olympia, ICC, and Selkirk.
Example of Co-axial to Co-linear Appliance Adapters
Adapter
(BDM or equivalent*)
4"x6" 4"x6" to 3"x3" (DVR6-A33)
5"x8" 5"x8" to 4"x3" (DVR8-A34)
5"x8" 5"x8" to 4"x3" (DVR8-A34)
5"x8" 5"x8" to 4"x3" (DVR8-A34)
(BDM)
Split Pipe Size
(BDM or equivalent*)
3"x3"
4"x3"
4"x3"
4"x3"
Example of Co-linear Terminal (BDM)
Termination Cap
3"x3" (PV3-VCS33B)
4"x3" (PV3-VCS34B)
4"x3" (PV3-VCS34B)
4"x3" (PV3-VCS34B)
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