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The following vent systems are acceptable for use with the DLCX36SP series fireplaces:
Simpson Duravent® PRo 4" - 6 ⅝"
Empire Horizontal Round Termination Kit DVVK-4RE. Refer to the vent kit instruction for additional installation requirements.
Empire Flexvent Kit DvvK-4F. Refer to page 35.
Empire Flexvent Kit DvvK-4Fv. Refer to page 21.
Installing the vent System
vent System Installation precautions
Before starting installation of vent kits, the installer should read
these instructions and the Vent Kit Instructions to ensure that a
proper vent installation is completed. Consult your local Building
Codes before beginning the installation.
THIS GAS FIREpLACE AND vENT ASSEMBLY MUST BE
vENTED DIRECTLY TO THE OUTSIDE AND MUST NEvER BE
ATTACHED TO A CHIMNEY SERvING A SEpARATE SOLID
FUEL BURNING AppLIANCE. EACH GAS AppLIANCE
MUST USE A SEpARATE vENT SYSTEM. COMMON vENT
SYSTEMS ARE pROHIBITED.
vertical venting
The inlet and exhaust vent pipes MUST be connected to the
proper collars on the unit AND to the termination cap or the unit
will not operate.
Note: This also pertains to vertical vent systems installed on the
outside of the building.
MAJOR
U.S.
BUILDING
CHIMNEY AND/OR vENT HEIGHT ABOvE THE ROOF TOp.
THESE MINIMUM HEIGHTS ARE NECESSARY IN THE
INTEREST OF SAFETY. SEE FIGURES 42 AND 43 FOR
MINIMUM HEIGHTS, pROvIDED THE TERMINATION CAp IS
AT LEAST 2 FEET FROM A vERTICAL WALL AND 2 FEET
BELOW A HORIZONTAL OvERHANG.
Connecting the vent pipe
Sharp edges. Always use gloves when installing.
29004-0-0711
vENT SYSTEMS
WARNING
WARNING
CODES
SpECIFY MINIMUM
CAUTION
vent pipe Clearance
Note: Maintain one inch (1") of clearance around vertical vent
pipe. See Figure 13. For horizontal vent, maintain a minimum 1"
clearance to the bottom and sides of the vent, and 3" clearance to
combustibles above the vent pipe. See Figure 14.
VENT PIPE
1" MINIMUM CLEARANCE
AROUND VENT PIPE
Figure 13
Figure 14
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