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Vertical, through the roof installation – DuraVent FasNSeal W2 Double-Wall User Manual

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for procedure. (see JOINt CONNeCtIONS)

Do not drill through or penetrate any part of

the vent system.

VERTICAL, THROUGH THE ROOF

INSTALLATION

• terminate the system 6’ (1.8m) from the

combustion air intake of any appliance.

• terminate the system at least 3’ (.9m) from

any other building opening, gas utility meter,

service regulator or the like.

• terminate the system at least 2’ (.61m) above

the roofline and any wall or vertical structure

closer than 8’ (2.4m). additional support is

required for systems that extend more than 6’

(1.8m) above the roofline.

enclose residential exterior vent systems

below the roof line or use FasNSeal W2 to limit

condensation and protect against mechanical

failure.

• Install a Wall Bracket after every transition

from horizontal to a vertical run of over 10’

(3.05m), a minimum of every 12’ (3.66m)

of vertical run, and after any offset in the

vertical run. (See Detailed FNS Wall Bracket

Installation).

• Unless FasNSeal W2 is installed in a fire

rated shaft, a fire stop and support is required

when penetrating fire rated floors, walls or

ceilings.

• the total equivalent vent length from

appliance flue collar to the termination shall

not be greater than specified in the appliance

manufacturer’s installation instructions.

• a FasNSeal W2 Rain Cap or any other

provision as required by the appliance

manufacturer must be used to keep rain or

debris out of the vent.

1. Locate the path for the vent system.

2. Cut and frame openings in floors and

ceilings to accommodate Firestops.

Vertical Through the

Roof Installation

3. Cut the opening so the minimum clearance

between the outer sleeve & any combustibles

is maintained.

4. When installing on a pitched roof, place

the Roof Flashing under the roofing material

up slope from the vent and above the roofing

material below the vent. Seal as required.

5. Begin installing FasNSeal W2 from the

appliance upward.

6. Now begin installing FasNSeal W2 from the

appliance upward.

7. Once FasNSeal W2 reaches the roof line,

slide the Storm Collar over the vent length.

apply a bead of silicone sealant where the

Storm Collar rest on the flashing. tighten the

clamp of the Storm Collar to achieve a snug fit.

8. add additional vent lengths as needed.

9. attach Rain Cap or termination Cone to

finish.

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