Mendota DXV-35 DEEP TIMBER II Installation & Operating Instructions Manual page 27

WARNING: Only Horizontal Runs are allowed when using the Rear Vent Option.
1. Position fireplace in desired location against an exterior wall. See PG. 8 for guidelines on proper vent
cap placement on the exterior of home. Check to determine if wall studs are in the way when venting
system is attached. If this is the case, you may want to adjust the fireplace location.
2. Determine the desired floor level for the fireplace. Measure up 22-5/8" inches from this floor level and
mark wall directly at the center of where the vent pipe will penetrate the wall.
3. Cut and frame a 12" wide x 12" high opening in the wall. The hole must be positioned so the vent sys-
tem will run level or have a ¼" rise per foot and be perpendicular to the wall. The height of the opening
must be located to meet all local and national building codes and not allow the termination to be easily
blocked or obstructed. If wall being penetrated is non-combustible material, i.e. masonry block, brick,
etc., a 9-inch diameter hole is acceptable.
4. Assemble the components to the fireplace adapter with pipe seams oriented toward the floor -- as much
out of view as possible. Be sure all vent component connections are in their fully twist-locked position
and are leak-proof. Be sure Milpak 1000
pipe sections manufactured by Simpson DuraVent.
5. The DuraVent Horizontal Termination Cap provides 3 inches of horizontal length flexibility as it can be
slid over the male end of any DuraVent pipe until the Cap bottoms out. The length of the horizontal
piece that fits through the wall will, therefore, be determined by the thickness of the wall and the cabinet
depth you desire. There MUST be a minimum of 1" air space clearance to combustibles from all vent
pieces (2" above horizontal runs).
A wall thimble must always be used when penetrating combustible wall materials.
NOTE: Combustible wall thickness must be between 4"(minimum) and 8" (maximum).
6. From the exterior of the home, slide the horizontal vent cap over the end of the horizontal pipe and
tightly secure the cap to the wall with screws. Seal with a high quality caulking.
NOTE: Venting terminal should not be recessed into wall or siding.
sealant (#65-06-00909) is used on the inner pipe joints of all
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