Hearth & Home Firebrick Termination Cap DVP-FBHT User manual

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Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2006
Hearth & Home Technologies, 20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044 2084-900B 1/06
DVP-FBHT
Firebrick Termination Cap
- Installation Instructions -
CAUTION
Sharp Edges
• Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses
during installation.
These instructions should be used along
with the Cinch Pipe and
Termination Cap System instructions
included with this kit.
TheDVP-FBHTisahorizontalfirebrickterminationcapwith
4inch telescopingflue (seeFigure 1).
IncludedistheDVP-WSwallshieldfirestop with heat shield
andone fastener pack.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Do NOT use this termination cap on vinyl siding.
Figure1. DVP-FBHT
WALL SHIELD
FIRESTOP METAL
BACKPLATE
FIREBRICK
BOLT (3)
TELESCOPING
FLUE SECTION
HEAT SHIELD
Exterior finishing materials allowed ONLY above line.
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Installation
1. Carefullyremove capfrom the packaging.
Note: Variation in the appearance of the termination
cap color and surface are inherent and unique
characteristicsof the manufacturingprocess and are
to be expected with this product. Such surface
characteristics as chips, small cracks, and pits do
notaffectthe product performance in anymanner.
2. Frame the 12 inch by 10 inch opening in the wall by
followingthedirectionsintheCinchPipeandTermination
cap instructions. When housewrap or underlayment is
used, the housewrap manufacturer’s instructions for
flashinga penetration MUSTbefollowed.
3. Install the interior wall shield firestop by following the
instructions in the Cinch Pipe and Termination cap
instructions.

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NOTE:Theheatshieldontheinteriorwallshieldfirestop
and the heat shield on the metal backplate must
overlap 1-1/2 inches. If wall thickness does not allow
therequired1-1/2inchheatshieldoverlap,anextended
heat shield must be used.
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims
any responsibility for, and the warranty will
be voided by, the following actions:
WARNING
• Installation and use of any damaged vent system
component.
• Modification of the vent system.
• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not
approved by Hearth & Home Technologies.
Any such action may cause a fire hazard.
4. Installthetelescopingflue section included withthecap
on the last section of flue pipe.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Impaired performance of appliance
• Telescoping flue section of termination cap
MUST be used when connecting pipe
section to termination cap.
• Maintain a 1-1/2 inch minimum overlap on
telescoping flue section of termination cap.
5. Remove the three bolts from the firebrick cap face to
separate the firebrick part of the cap from the metal
backplate(see Figure1).
6. Slidethe backplate, withthe 8 inchcollar on it,onto the
fluepipe fromthefireplace.Forthinnerwall construction,
you may have to trim the heat shield on the metal
backplateand interiorwall shieldfirestop.
Fire Risk
Exhaust Fumes Risk
Impaired Performance of Appliance
• Overlap pipe slip sections at least 1-1/2 inches.
• Use pilot holes for screws.
• Screws must not exceed 1 inch long.
• Pipe may separate if not properly joined.
WARNING
7. Secure the backplate to the wall with four appropriate
lengthscrews from the hardware pack.
8. Sealthebackplatetothehousewraporsheathing.Follow
housewrap manufacturer’s instructions for sealing a
penetrationwhenapplicable.
9. Slidethe firebrick part of the cap onto the backplate by
aligningthe5inchcollarwiththe5inchfluepipecoming
from the fireplace. Slide the two pieces together until
the firebrick part bottoms out on the backplate.
10.Replace the three bolts removed in step 2. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTENTHEBOLTS.
Figure 2.
12 in.
(305)
3/8 in. (9)
1 in. (25)
10-3/8 in. (264) Max.
7-11/16 in. (195) Min.
14 in.
(356)
1 in.
(25) 7-3/16 in.
(182)
Measure horizontal
clearances from
this surface.
Measure vertical
clearances from
this surface.

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Finishing
The DVP-FBHT cap may be stained or painted. The cap is
subjecttohightemperaturesandstainispreferredoverpaint.
Laxtex paints may be used, but light colored paints may
discolor slightly. A water-based stain is recommended for
maximumlife.
CAUTION
Water Damage Risk
The flashing bends on the bottom of the metal backplate
MUST be clearly on top of the exterior for proper drainage.
CAUTION
Potential Risk of Damage to Finish
• Do NOT expose this cap to acid.
• Remove the firebrick section of the cap if using acid
to clean surrounding masonry.
Caulk the outer sides and top of the cap. Do not caulk the
bottom edge with the flashing bends on it.
If the firebrick section of the cap is going to be left off until
afterthestructure’sexteriorisfinished,doNOTplaceexterior
finishingmaterials over themetal backplate. Only the top1
inch of the metal backplate can be covered with finishing
material(see Figure 1).
CAUTION
Service Parts List
DESCRIPTION SERVICE PART NO.
Wall Shield 25259
Fastener Pack 32210
Slip Section 4033-012
• Do NOT use exterior finishing materials thicker than
1-1/2 inch cap base.
• The flashing bend at bottom of metal backplate MUST be
on top of exterior finishing material for proper drainage.
• Maintain 1-1/2 inch minimum overlap on telescoping
flue section and wall shield firestop when adjusting for
wall thickness.
Risk of Water Intrusion or Impaired Performance