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Heat & Glo Fireplace LUX60 User Manual

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Heat & Glo • LUX60 • 4062-116 • Rev. G • 4/11

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B. Assemble Slip Sections

WARNING! Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation!

Overlap pipe

sections at least 1 1/2 in. (38 mm). Secure slip sections
with two screws which must not exceed 1/2 in. (13 mm)
in length. Use the pilot holes. Pipe could separate if not
properly joined.

Slide the inner fl ue of the slip section into the inner fl ue of
the pipe section and the outer fl ue of the slip section over
the outer fl ue of the pipe section. See Figure 10.5.

• Slide together to the desired length.

Figure 10.5 Slip Section Pilot Holes

Figure 10.6 Screws into Slip Section

NOTICE:

When installing a vent system with an HRC

termination cap, all pipe system joints shall be sealed using
a silicone sealant with a minimum of 300ºF continuous
exposure rating.

Apply a bead of silicone sealant inside the female outer
pipe joint prior to joining sections.

Only outer pipes are sealed, sealing the inner fl ue is not
required.

All unit collar, pipe, slip section, elbow and cap outer fl ues
shall be sealed.

Continue adding pipe as necessary following instructions
in “Assemble Pipe Sections.”

NOTICE:

If slip section is too long, the inner and outer fl ues

of the slip section can be cut to the desired length.

• Maintain a 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) overlap between the slip

section and the pipe section.

• Secure the pipe and slip section with two screws no

longer than 1/2 in. (13 mm), using the pilot holes in the
slip section. See Figure 10.6.

Figure 10.7 Securing Vertical Pipe Sections

Figure 10.8 Securing Horizontal Pipe Sections

C. Secure the Vent Sections

• Vertical runs of pipe must be supported every 8 ft. (2.44

m) after the 25 ft. (7.62 m) maximum unsupported
rise.

Horizontal sections of vent must be supported every 5 ft.
(1.52 m) with a vent support or plumber’s strap.

• Wall

shield

fi restops may be used to provide horizontal

support.

• Vent support or plumber’s strap (spaced 120° apart)

may be used for support. See Figures 10.7 and 10.8.

WARNING! Risk of Fire, Explosion or Asphyxi-
ation!

Improper support may allow vent to sag and

separate. Use vent run supports and connect vent
sections per installation instructions. DO NOT allow
vent to sag below connection point to appliance.