Sidewall (General)Venting Information; Flex Venting - Temco DV5200MB Installation And Operating Manual

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NOTE: Apply sealant "Mill-Pac" to inner pipe and "Mill-Pac" or high
temperature silicone sealant to outer pipe. Sealant should be ap-
plied at every joint in the vent system including at the fireplace and
at the vent terminal.
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sealant
Fig. 13 Apply sealant at every joint in vent system.
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Vent Cap
Gas Vent
Roof Pitch
Flat to 6/12
6/12 to 7/12
Over 7/12 to 8/12
Over 8/12 to 16/12
Over 16/12 to 21/12
Fig. 14 Vertical termination location.
Sidewall (General) Venting Information
Figures 15 and 16 show examples of horizontal termi-
nation arrangements using two 90° elbows (Rigid Vent).
NOTE:
1. A maximum of two 90° elbows are permitted.
2. A minimum of 10' (3 m) vertical from base of unit is
required if two 90° elbows are used.
3. Minimum distance between elbows is 2' (610 mm).
4. Determine the permitted range of horizontal ter-
mination arrangement by using chart above and
deducting 3' (914 mm) from the maximum horizontal
distance for the second 90° elbow.
12
Lowest Discharge Opening
H
x
12
Roof Pitch X/12
H (Min.) - Minimum height
from roof to lowest discharge
opening
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H (Min.)
12" (305 mm)
15" (381 mm)
18" (457 mm)
24" (610 mm)
36" (914 mm)
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typical straight up
installation
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Vent Opening for Combustible Wall
10³⁄₄"
(273 mm)
Fireplace Hearth
Opening for Noncombustible Wall
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Fig. 15 Locate vent opening on wall.
Fig. 16 Horizontal vent run.
• Flex vent shall use the spacer springs as included
every foot to ensure proper vent operation.
• The 4" x 7" flex system may be used for all sidewall
applications and vertical venting up to 35' (10.7 m).
• Flex shall be properly supported so there are no
sags in the system. Supports must be used at least
every 24" (610 mm) on horizontal section and every
36" (914 mm) on vertical. Wire or metal stripping
may be used to support the venting.
• For 4" x 7" flex, the 7" flex has an outside diameter
of 7¹⁄₂" (191 mm) and if installed in a chase the in-
side diameter of the chase should be 9¹⁄₂" (241 mm)
minimum.
9³⁄₄"
(248 mm)
5⁷⁄₈"
(149 mm)
4⁷⁄₈"
(124 mm)
Framing Detail
Rnd.
8" Dia.
(203 mm)
Min.
Fireplace Hearth
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Vent Opening
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A
10' (3 m)
Maximum
If length "B" is increased,
length "A" must be decreased
by a corresponding amount
A vent guard should be used
whenever the termination is
lower than the specified mini-
mum or as per local codes.

Flex Venting

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sidewall venting
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