IMPORTANT: Consult the local and national installation codes to assure adequate combustion and ventilation air is available.
IMPORTANT: Flame height and appearance will vary depending upon venting configuration and type of fuel used.
Venting requirements apply to both Natural and LP gas.
Refer to vent systems manufacturer's installation manual for complete installation instructions.
Installation must conform with venting requirements and restrictions as outlined in this manual.
APPROVED VENTING
Simpson Dura-Vent DV-GS 4" x 6-5/8" direct vent system (horizontal and vertical terminations).
Ameri-Vent Direct Chimney System 4" x 6-5/8" (horizontal and vertical terminations).
Kozy Heat #700 series flexible vent system (horizontal terminations).
Metal Fab 4" x 6-5/8" direct vent chimney system (horizontal and vertical terminations).
ICC 4" x 6-5/8" direct vent chimney system (horizontal and vertical terminations).
Security 4" x 6-5/8" direct vent chimney system (horizontal and vertical terminations).
Amerivent / American Metal 4" x 6-5/8" direct vent chimney system (horizontal and vertical terminations).
Selkirk Metalbestos 4" x 6-5/8" direct vent chimney system (horizontal and vertical terminations).
ALL APPROVED VENTING
HORIZONTAL TERMINATIONS (top vent)
NOTE: Flange on top stand-off must be bent upwards to a 90˚ angle when top venting.
MINIMUM: 90° elbow + 6" (152 mm) horizontal + termination cap.
MAXIMUM: 90° elbow + 14 ft. (4.27 m) + termination cap.
HORIZONTAL TERMINATIONS (rear vent)
MINIMUM: 6" (152 mm) horizontal + termination cap.
MAXIMUM: 24" (610 mm) horizontal + termination cap.
RESTRICTOR
A restrictor is included in fireplace components packet.
Each installation is unique and affected by various factors including venting configuration, altitude and climate. Therefore, after fireplace
installation is complete a restrictor may be required or may need to be removed or modified.
Please refer to page 22 for installation instructions if installing restrictor in conjunction with venting.
Page 51 has information on restrictor recommendations depending on burner flame appearance and instructions on installation after venting is
completed.
ELBOWS
For each additional 90° elbow used after first elbow, 3 ft. (914 mm) must be subtracted from maximum allowed venting. For each 45° elbow
used, 1-1/2 ft. (457 mm) must be subtracted from maximum venting allowed.
NOTE: (2) 45° degree elbows may be used in place of (1) 90° elbow.
VENTING
HORIZONTAL VENT SYSTEM CLEARANCES
TOP
1-1/2 inches (38 mm)
BOTTOM
1 inch (25 mm)
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SIDES
1 inch (25 mm)