Empire Comfort Systems DVVK4F-1 User manual

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The following termination kits can only be used with direct vent replaces listed for use with DVVK-4F or DVVK-5F.
Please check and verify your replace model number.
KIT CONTENTS
DVVK4F 4”/7” - 48” FLEX TERMINATION KIT DVVK5F 5”/8” - 48” FLEX TERMINATION KIT
Item Discription Qty Item Discription Qty
Termination Cap 1Termination Cap 1
Wall Firestop/Thimble Assembly 1Wall Firestop/Thimble Assembly 1
2
Ply Alum Flex 4” Dia by 48” (with attached starter collar) 12 Ply Alum Flex 5” Dia by 48” (with attached starter collar) 1
2 Ply Alum Flex 7” Dia by 48” 12 Ply Alum Flex 8” Dia by 48” 1
Flex Adapter Collar w/Gasket 1Clamp 5” Dia 2
Clamp 4” Dia 2Clamp 8” Dia 2
Clamp 7” Dia 2Spring 3
Spring 3Screws 1/8 x 3” 4
Screws 1/8 x 3” 4 Self Tapping Screws #6 x 1/2” 16
Self Tapping Screws #6 x 1/2” 16 Screws #6 x 1/2” ph SS 2
Screws #6 x 1/2” ph SS 2Deector Shield 1
Deector Shield 1
DIRECT VENT HORIZONTAL TERMINATION KITS: DVVK4F-1, DVVK5F-1
CAUTION
All Fireplaces listed for use with the DVVK-4F or the DVVK-5F will operate safely when installed in accordance
with this instruction manual. Read all instruction before starting installation, then follow these instructions
carefully to maximize replace performance and safety. Report damaged parts to your dealer.
WARNING
Any common venting of the gas appliance using the DV vent kit with other gas appliances is not allowed. Do not
connect this appliance to a chimney ue servicing a separate solid fuel-burning appliance.
WARNING
Always maintain minimum clearances around vent systems. The minimum clearance to combustibles for
horizontal vent pipe is 3 inches at the top and 1 inch at the sides and bottom of the vent system until the
ue penetrates the nearest vertical wall. FOR WALL FIRESTOPS AND VERTICAL RUNS ONLY, maintain a 1 inch
minimum clearance from all sides of the vent. Do not pack the open air spaces around the replace or ue with
insulation or other materials. Any horizontal run must have a 1/4” rise for every one (1) foot of run towards the
vent termination. Never install the vent level or downward.
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions may create a possible re hazard and will void the warranty.
WARNING
Contact your Local Building and Fire Ofcials about restrictions and installation inspections in your area.
Tools Needed:
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Hammer
• Saw and/or saber saw
• Measuring Tape
• Electric Drill and Bits
• Pliers
• Square
Building Supplies Needed:
• Framing Materials
• Wall Finishing Materials
• Caulking Material
(Noncombustible)
• Silicone Sealant
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HORIZONTAL TERMINATION KITS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
• The termination cap MUST be vented directly to the outside.
The termination kit MUST NEVER be connected to a chim-
ney ue(s) servicing a separate solid-fuel burning appliance
or any other appliances.
• Termination cap MUST NOT be recessed into a wall or sid-
ing. The exible vent pipe cannot be intermingled with any of
the rigid vent pipe section. DO NOT connect two sections of
exible vent pipe together to achieve a longer length without
approved connectors.
• The installation must conform with local codes or in the ab-
sence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1 (in the United States) or with the current installation
code CAN/CGA - B149 (in Canada).
•
Only Direct Vent replaces approved for use with DVVK-4F
and DVVK-5F termination kits shall be used. No other venting
systems or components may be used. See PARTS LIST IL-
LUSTRATIONS section for a list of approved vent components.
• Horizontal runs must be supported every 3 feet using wall
straps. Vertical runs must be supported every 8 feet using
wall straps. Slip wall straps loosely on to pipe. Attach straps
to framing members using nails or screws. Tighten nut/bolt to
secure pipe.
• When installing the termination cap, mount it so the water
drain holes in the base and vent pipes are to the bottom.
• The replace and venting system should be inspected before
initial use and at least annually by a qualied eld service
person. Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis
to make sure that no debris is interfering with the airow.
Inspect entire venting system to ensure proper function.
• Please refer to the replace instructions for information on
Termination Cap clearances and placement on the exterior
of the building.
BEFORE YOU START:
Plan your installation. Set unit in place and survey how best to
vent the unit. Select the appropriate termination kit and vent pipe
for the installation. Read these instructions and the replace
installation manual before installing unit and vent system.
After vent conguration has been decided, stretch the ex pipe
components out, then trim off what will not be needed. A tem-
porary t up will determine this. Once the vent length has been
determined and cut off, attach the ue vent and the inlet vent ex
to the termination cap rst. Next, feed the pipe (with terminal)
through from the outside and attach connections at the replace.

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STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION FOR
DV HORIZONTAL FLEX VENT KIT
1. Unpack vent components and check all items for shipping
damage.
2. For this venting system to operate as designed, it is de-
pendent on the use of all parts and procedures detailed in
these instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may
potentially affect the performance of this vent system and the
attached appliance.
3. As per the replace instructions, replace the existing re-
place vent adapter with the 7” diameter ex vent replace
adapter included in the vent kit (DVVK-4F only). Install the
adapter collar with the screws removed from the replace.
NOTE: If installing the DVVK5F kit, use the existing 8” diam-
eter vent adapter collar supplied with the replace to connect
the 8” diameter ex vent.
4a. Install the Wall Firestop/Thimble to the framed wall assembly
using common nails (not supplied) as required through the
wall. Refer to the venting charts in the replace manual to
determine the proper height and size of the vent opening.
(For minimum framed opening see replace manual).
SEE FIREPLACE MANUAL
FOR MINIMUM CLEARANCE
TO COMBUSTIBLES
SEE FIREPLACE MANUAL
FOR MINIMUM CLEARANCE
TO COMBUSTIBLES
Figure 1
4b. Install the Wall Firestop/Thimble with the top clearance tab to
the inside of the framed wall opening. Install the mating tele-
scope thimble to the inside thimble, and secure the thimble
wall plate to the exterior of the framed wall opening.
5. Determine the length of the vent that is needed, allow slightly
more vent then required. Stretch the inner and outer ex vent
out to 48 inches, then, trim off the extra length of vent not
needed.
NOTE: If the venting is too long, trim off the excess venting
as needed, however, make sure you leave enough extra to
make the connections at the termination cap.
6. Locate the inner ex vent which has a pre-assembled ue
collar connector and attach the spacer springs. The springs
should be spaced evenly apart starting at 12 inches from the
replace ue collar. See Figure 2.
FLEX OUTER
AIR INTAKE PIPE
BAND CLAMP
SPACER SPRINGS
BAND CLAMP
FLEX FLUE PIPE
Figure 2
7. Attach the ex ue (non-connector end) to the Termination
Cap. Use silicone sealant on connection, and secure with the
4” or 5” dia band clamp.
8. Slip the outer ex vent over the inner ex ue (with spacer
springs), then secure the Inlet Flex vent to the Termination
Cap. Use silicone sealant on connection, and secure with a
7” or 8” dia band clamp.
9. Feed the Flex pipe (with cap attached) through the wall
thimble assembly from the outside.
10. Secure the termination cap to the house exterior using four
1/8 x 3” long screws. Be sure to install the Deector Shield
with the two screws at the top of the termination base. See
Figure 3.
TERMINATION
CAP
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
Figure 3
11. Add sealant to the ue adapter collar, then insert the adapter
collar to the ue collar on the replace. Secure the ue vent
collar using four #6 x 1/2” self tapping screws provided.
12. Feed the outer ex vent over the inner ex ue vent and
secure to the 7” or 8” dia. replace collar. Tighten the band
clamp, then seure the clamp to the replace with (4) evenly
spaced #6 x 1/2 self tapping screws provided.
13. With the replace secured, check to make sure that the
required rise (1/4” per ft.) of the vent is maintained from the
replace and upward through the thimble assembly and
termination cap.

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