F. Horizontal Termination
Up & Out Installations for Top Vent
Type A -
Configurations
90º Degree
Elbow
Pipe Length
Pipe Length
Type B -
Rear Installations for Use with Rear Vent
Kit
Wall Thimble Cover
(See Section 12 for conversion kit and venting
components.) This is the only venting configuration that
requires the use of the rear vent derating orifice that
comes with the rear vent kit. NOTE: A Snorkel Kit is
required.
Figure 5.3
Step 1.
Determine the desired location of the appliance. Check to
ensure that wall studs or roof rafters are not in the way when
the venting system is attached. If this is the case, you may
want to adjust the location of the appliance.
12
Wall Thimble
Termination Cap
Wall Thimble Cover
Snorkle Kit
15-5/8 in.
(397mm)
C L
21 in.
(533mm)
Wall Thimble
Pipe Length
Wall Strap
14 in. (356mm) Wide
Quadra-Fire • Topaz • 7009-113 Rev. Q • 6/14
WARNING
Fire Hazard.
Exhaust Fume Risk.
Impaired Performance of Appliance.
• Ensure vent components are locked together correctly.
• Pipe may separate if not properly joined.
Step 2.
Direct vent pipe is designed with a locking connection. To
connect the venting system to the appliance flue outlet, a
twist-lock adapter is built into the appliance at the factory.
Wall thickness may vary.
thickness in minimum clearances when figuring venting
lengths for your installation needs.
Note:
Female ends of direct vent pipe/elbows are
designed to slide straight onto the male ends of adjacent
pipes by orienting the pipe indentations so they match and
slide into the entry slots on the male ends, see Figure 5.4.
Push the pipe sections completely together, then twist-lock
one section clockwise approximately one-quarter turn, until
the two sections are fully locked. The female locking lugs
may not be visible from the outside. They may be located by
examining the inside of the female ends.
Figure 5.4
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Explosion Risk.
Combustion Fume Risk.
Use vent run supports per installation instructions.
Connect vent sections per installation instructions.
• Maintain all clearances to combustibles.
• Do NOT allow vent to sag below connection
point to appliance.
• Maintain specifi ed slope (if required).
Improper support may allow vent to sag or separate.
Remember to include wall
Female Locking Lugs
Male Locking Lugs