Venting - Valor AutoFire G3 Installation Manual

Venting

Typical Vent Installation
See "Approved Venting Components" on page
34 of this manual.
Vent Location
The vent terminal must be located through
the roof. This direct vent appliance is designed
to operate when an undisturbed airfl ow hits
the outside vent terminal from any direction.
Check local codes for allowable vertical vent
termination.
Venting Table
Maximum vertical
height
Minimum vertical
height
Maximum
horizontal run
Maximum off set
angle
Venting Notes
Where possible, avoid joining fl ex pipes. If joints
are required, use a approved connector and
seal joints with RTV high temp sealant.
Horizontal off set is permissible to allow for
routing around masonry projections. Avoid
bending fl ex pipe over a 45 degrees radius
where possible.
Flex liners may only be installed into solid-fuel
burning fi replace and chimney systems (no
combustible constructions).
The appliance must not be connected to a
chimney fl ue serving a separate solid-fule
burner appliance.
12
40 ft (measured to
bottom of termination)
10 ft (measured to
bottom of termination)
4 ft (measured center
to center of pipe)
45˚ (sweeping bend to
allow for obstructions)
3" Liners
3" min.
Bend
Radius
Concept
Terminal Cap
Flashing
2 x 3" fl ex
liners—see
Venting Table
for length
allowed
Existing
fi replace and
chimney