Direct Vent Pipe Installation

All black pipe lengths pipe extensions and elbows feature laser welded outer wall seams for a sleek finish.

Direct vent pipe installation.

The pipes can be set in two ways. Nominal 4 id x 6 5 8 od and nominal 5 id x 8 od. Tight inner connections offer superb performance without the use of gaskets or sealants unless specified by the appliance manufacturer making direct vent pro not only an industry leader in innovation also but easy to install. Straight section to the first vent pipe.

Fit the vent cap over the pipe going up to the roof and screw it safely. Using the interior firestop for reference mark a 12 in. Directvent pro features tight inner connections for superb performance with no gaskets or sealants required unless specified by the appliance manufacturer. The outer and bigger pipe draws the air for combustion from outside while the smaller one is constructed on the inner position to expel the exhaust gas.

Your direct vent fireplace should now be ready for use. Use some heat resistant gasket cement to put on the sides of the vent cap in order to prevent rain or snow from coming in. Check appliance manufacturer s installation instructions to determine if an adapter is necessary with amerivent direct vent. Connect the 90 degree elbow and a 9 in.

It provides a direct intake vent that brings outside air to the sealed combustion chamber with one pipe while a second vent pipe provides sealed venting of exhaust gases back to the outside of your house. Install the first pipe or elbow section as outlined above. Below are illustrations of some typical direct vent chimney installations. For venting direct vent gas appliances listed or certified for use with amerivent direct vent.

How to install a direct vent pipe. Maintain at least the minimum clearances air space between the vent pipe and nearby combustibles as specified in the appliance manufacturer s installation instructions. Cathedral ceiling stove installation. This construction uses two different sizes of pipes within one unit.

Direct vent pro chimney systems feature state of the art engineering and manufacturing. In a direct vent system you can readily see the two pipes emerge through the side of your house. Square on the wall. Available pipe sizes lengths.

Use proper support and bracing. For information on venting gas appliances having draft hoods and other appliances listed to be used with type b gas vent request our type b gas vent. Directvent pro by simpson duravent is a unitized coaxial venting system designed for use with direct vent gas or propane stoves heaters and fireplaces. Directvent pro installation guide.

Be sure that it is securely fastened. Follow local building codes and have your venting system inspected. Attach the first section of amerivent direct vent to the appliance. Trace a circle around the pipe on the wall.

They should meet the exterior wall at a 90 degree angle.