Napoleon GD34-1NT Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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12W415-0663 / B / 02.21.08For optimum performance, it is recommended that horizontal runs have a minimum ¼ " rise per foot when usingSimpson Dura-Vent, Selkirk Direct Temp, American Metal Amerivent, or Wolf Steel rigid vent componentsand a minimum 1" rise per foot when using Wolf Steel fl exible vent componentsFor safe and proper operation of the fireplace, follow the venting instructions exactly.WALL AND CEILING PROTECTIONINSTALLATIONHORIZONTAL INSTALLATIONV1 = 2 ftV2 = 1 ftV3 = 1.5 ftVT = V1 + V2 + V3 = 2 + 1 + 1.5 = 4.5 ftH 1 = 6 ftH 2 = 2 ftHR = H1 + H2 = 6 + 2 = 8 ftHO = .03(four 90° elbows - 90°)= .03(90 + 90 + 90 + 90 - 90) = 8.1 ftH T = H R + H O = 8 + 8.1 = 16.1 ftH T + V T = 16.1 + 4.5 = 20.6 ftFormula 1: H T < 3V T3VT = 3 x 4.5 = 13.5 ft16.1 > 13.5Since this formula is not met, this vent configuration isunacceptable.FIGURE 16 H1 H2V3V190°90°90°V290°Example 4:Formula 2: H T + V T < 40 feet20.6 < 40Since only formula 2 is met, this vent configurationis unacceptable and a new fireplace location or ventconfiguration will need to be established to satisfy bothformulas.This application occurs when venting through an exteriorwall. Having determined the correct height for the air terminallocation, cut and frame a hole in the exterior wall 9 7/8" wideby 11 3/8" high to accommodate the firestop assembly. Dryfit the firestop assembly before proceeding to ensure thebrackets on the rear surface fit to the inside surface of thehorizontal framing.The firestop spacer and shield do not limit the thickness ofa wall. For wall construction when using less than 2" x 6"framing, the shield must be cut to suit.As an alternative to framing, the vent pipe can be enclosedin the wall using Napoleon ® vent sleeve VS47KT.N O T E : T H E F I R E S TO P A S S E M B LY M U S T B EINSTALLED WITH THE VENT SHIELD TO THE TOP.The length of the vent shield may be cut shorter forcombustible walls that are less than 8 1/2" thick but the ventshield must extend the full depth of the combustible wall.1. Apply a bead of caulking (not supplied) around the corneredge of the inside surface of the firestop assembly, fit thefirestop assembly to the hole and secure using the 4 screws(W570-0026) supplied in your manual baggie.11 3/8 ”9 7/8 ”DETERMINETHECORRECTHEIGHTCAULKINGFIRESTOPASSEMBLYVENTSHIELDFINISHINGMATERIALFIGURE 17FIRESTOP ASSEMBLY2. Once the vent pipe is installed in its final position, applyhigh temperature sealant W573-0002 (not supplied) betweenthe pipe and the firestop.NOTE: DO NOT FILLTHE CAVITY BETWEENT H E V E N T P I P EAND THE FRAMINGWITH ANY TYPE OFMATERIAL.