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8.2.1 HORIZONTAL AIR TERMINAL INSTALLATION
A.
B.
Stretch the inner flex pipe to the required length taking into
account the additional length needed for the finished wall
surface. Apply a heavy bead of the high temperature
sealant W573-0007 Mill Pac (not supplied) to the inner
sleeve of the air terminal. Slip the vent pipe a minimum
of 2” over the inner sleeve of the air terminal and
secure with 3 #8 screws.
Using the outer flex pipe, slide over the outer combustion
air sleeve of the air terminal and secure with 3 #8 screws.
Seal using high temperature sealant W573-0002 (not
supplied).
CAULKING
EX
ER FL
INNP
IPE
2" OVERLAP
#10x2"
SCREWS
C.
Insert the vent pipes through the firestop maintaining the required HI-TEMP
clearance to combustibles. Holding the air terminal (lettering in SEALANT
an upright, readable position), secure to the exterior wall and
make weather tight by sealing with caulking (not supplied).
D.
If more vent pipe needs to be used to reach the fireplace, couple
them together as illustrated. The vent system must be
OUTER
supported approximately every 3 feet for both vertical and
FLEX PIPE
horizontal runs. Use noncombustible strapping to maintain
the minimum clearance to combustibles.
OUTER FLEX
PIPE
HIGH TEMPERATURE
SEALANT
#8 X 1/2” SELF DRILLING
SCREWS & WASHERS
INNER COUPLER
OUTER COUPLER
OUTER
FLEX PIPE
INNER
FLEX PIPE
The air terminal mounting plate may be recessed into the exterior wall or siding no greater than the depth
of its return flange.
23.1A
W415-0812 / D / 08.16.12