Desa (V)K36N SERIES Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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www.desatech.com 111923-01D12INStALLAtION FOR vERtICAL tERMINAtIONNote: Vertical restrictor must be installed in all vertical installations.1. Determine the route your vertical venting will take. If ceilingjoists, roof rafters, or other framing will obstruct the ventingsystem, consider an offset (see Figure 19) to avoid cuttingload bearing members. Note: Pay special attention to theseinstallation instructions for required clearances (air space)to combustibles when passing through ceilings, walls, roofs,enclosures, attic rafters, etc. Do not pack air spaces with insu-lation. Also note maximum vertical rise of the venting systemand any maximum horizontal offset limitations.2. Set the fireplace in desired location. Drop a plumb line downfrom the ceiling to the position of the fireplace exit flue. Markthe center point where the vent will penetrate the ceiling. Drilla small locating hole at this point.Drop a plumb line from the inside of the roof to the locatinghole in the ceiling. Mark the center point where the vent willpenetrate the roof. Drill a small locating hole at this point.VENTING INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSContinuedFlat Ceiling Installation1. Cut a 10 3/4" square hole in the ceiling using the locating hole asa center point. The opening should be framed to 10 3/4" x 10 3/4"(27.3 cm x 27.3 cm) inside dimensions, as shown in Figure 9on page 8 using framing lumber the same size as the ceilingjoists. If the area above the ceiling is an insulated ceiling or anattic space, nail firestop from the top side. This prevents looseinsulation from falling into the required clearance space. If thearea above the ceiling is a living space, install firestop belowthe framed hole. The firestop should be installed with no lessthan three nails per side (see Figure 20).Figure 19 - Offset with Wall Strap and 45° ElbowsFigure 20 - Installing FirestopIf area above is a livingspace, install firestopbelow framed hole.If area above is an atticspace or insulated area,install firestop aboveframed hole.2. Assemble the desired lengths of pipe and elbows necessary toreach from the fireplace flue up through the firestop. Be sure allpipe and elbow connections are fully twist-locked (see Figure8, page 8).3. Cut a hole in the roof using the locating hole as a center point.(Cover any exposed open vent pipes before cutting hole in roof.)The 10 3/4" x 10 3/4" hole must be measured on the horizontal;actual length may be larger depending on the pitch of the roof.There must be a 1" clearance from the vent pipe to combustiblematerials. Frame the opening as shown in Figure 9, page 8.4. Connect a section of pipe and extend up through the hole.Note: If an offset is needed to avoid obstructions, you mustsupport the vent pipe every 3 feet. Use wall straps for thispurpose (see Figure 19). Whenever possible, use 45° elbowsinstead of 90° elbows. The 45° elbow offers less restriction tothe flow of the flue gases and intake air.5. Place the flashing over the pipe section(s) extending throughthe roof. Secure the base of the flashing to the roof and framingwith roofing nails. Be sure roofing material overlaps the topedge of the flashing as shown in Figure 19. There must be a1" clearance from the vent pipe to combustible materials.6. Continue to add pipe sections until the height of the vent capmeets the minimum building code requirements described inFigure 7 on page 6. Note: You must increase vent height forsteep roof pitches. Nearby trees, adjoining roof lines, steeppitched roofs, and other similar factors may cause poor draftor down-drafting in high winds. Increasing the vent height maysolve this problem.7. Twist-lock the vent cap onto the last section of vent pipe.Note: If the vent pipe passes through any occupied areas above thefirst floor, including storage spaces and closets, you must enclosepipe. You may frame and sheetrock the enclosure with standardconstruction material. Make sure and meet the minimum allow-able clearances to combustibles. Do not fill any of the required airspaces with insulation.45° ElbowWall StrapRoof FlashingCeiling Firestop