Vent installation – Monessen Hearth Direct Vent Gas Insert IDV490NVC User Manual
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VENT INSTALLATION
VENT CONFIGURATIONS
Recommended block-off 
plate (non-combustible 
metal). Prevents 
odors from chimney 
entering room. 
Exhaust
Any cracks or 
damage inside 
chimney must 
be repaired. 
The block-off plate 
(AI42AK43 or 
AI31AK33) must 
seal intake to the 
chimney space so 
that air is drawn 
down chimney for 
combustion air. 
Block-off Plate 
- (AI42AK43 or 
AI31AK331) 
non-combustible 
materials 
Inlet
Masonry
Fireplace
NOTE: You may use either reline configuration with a masonry or zero-clearance fireplace.
Exhaust
Inlet
Termination Kit
490 unit - part # AI42TK43A
380 unit - part #AI31TK33A
4" (100mm) or 3" (75mm)
Exhaust UL 1777 Gas Liner
3" (75mm) Inlet
Figure 8 - Inlet and Exhaust Reline
Figure 9 - Exhaust Only Reline
UL-127,
Solid Fuel
Z.C. firebox
