Heat & Glo Fireplace SL-550TV-IPI-E - Manual (Page 26)

Heat & Glo • SL-550 / 750 / 950TV-IPI-E • 2119-900 Rev. J • 12/09 26
B-VENT COMPONENT
SCREW
FLUE OUTLET COLLAR
10-5/8 IN. COLLAR
10 10
Installing Vent Pipe
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Exhaust Fumes! Assemble
pipe sections per B-vent manufacturer’s instructions. Use
support tabs for screws. Pipe may separate if not properly
joined.
Figure 10.1
C. Securing Vent Sections
Secure vent sections with vent supports following B-vent
manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Use vent run sup-
ports per vent manufacturer’s installation instructions.
• Connect vent sections per vent manufacturer’s instal-
lation instructions.
• Maintain all clearances to combustibles. Maintain
specifi ed slope (if required).
• Improper support may allow vent to sag or separate.
D. Install Attic Insulation Shield
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT allow loose materials
or insulation to touch vent. Hearth & Home Technologies
Inc. requires the use of an attic shield.
The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 and NFPA 54
requires an attic shield constructed of 26 gauge minimum
metal that extends at least 2 in. (51 mm) above insulation.
Attic shields must meet specifi ed clearance and be se-
cured in place.
B. Attaching Vent to Firebox
Attach the fi rst B-Vent component to the fl ue outlet collar
using 2 self-tapping screws. Remove 10-5/8 in. collar for
access to fl ue outlet collar.
CAUTION
The 10-5/8 in. collar MUST be reattached. See Figure 10.1.
A. Assembly of Vent Sections
This B-Vent appliance requires 5-inch (SL-550/750TV-IPI-
E) or 6-inch (SL-950TV-IPI-E) B-vent double-wall pipe.
Follow the pipe manufacturer’s installation guidelines when
installing the unit. This will ensure proper operation and
prevent safety hazards.