Ihp Secure vent sv4mck User manual

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

P/N PISVKITS-A

REV. B, 02/2015

DIRECT-VENT SYSTEM TO PREFABRICATED METAL CHIMNEY / MASONRY CHIMNEY

FOR DIRECT-VENT GAS BURNING STOVES AND FIREPLACE INSERTS

CAT. NUMBERS SV4MCK, SV4CCK1, SV4CCK2, SV4CCK3, SV4MCK, SV4FK, SV4FAK AND SV4FBK

SECURE VENT®CONVERSION KITS

VENTING INSTRUCTIONS

APPLICATION

Check the appliance manufacturer’s rating plate to conﬁrm that

the SECURE VENT®system is approved for use on the appliance

you have selected.

IMPORTANT

Read all instructions carefully before starting the installation.

Failure to follow these instructions may create a ﬁre or other

safety hazard, and will void the warranty. Be sure to check the

appliance manufacturer’s installation instructions for speciﬁc

venting and clearance to combustible requirements, which may

vary from one appliance to another.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Foryoursafety,alwaysweargogglesandgloves.

• Makesuretolocatetheelectricwiresbeforedrillingthrough

the wall.

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WARNING

• Itisofutmostimportancetomaintaintherequiredminimum

clearances to combustible materials for the unit and the

chimney system. These spaces must be unobstructed; do

not ﬁll them with insulating material.

• Multipleventingintoacommonueisprohibited.

Innovative Hearth Products

1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108

Nashville, TN 37210

www.IHP.us.com

Portland

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TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION

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Safety Precautions .....................................Cover Page

General Information ............................................... 2

Prefabricated Metal Chimney Kit Installation ................. 3

Masonry Chimney Kit Installation ............................... 4

General Maintenance ............................................. 5

Warranty ............................................................ 6

If you encounter any problems, need clariﬁcation of these

instructions or are not qualiﬁed to properly install this kit,

contact you local distributor or dealer.

Readthis manual in its entiretybefore beginning the installation.

ALL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION

AND OPERATIONMANUALSPROVIDEDWITHTHEAPPLIANCE

APPLY TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

The SECURE VENT®conversion kits are made to convert the

SECURE VENT standard 4-inch pipes to your existing prefab-

ricated metal chimney or masonry chimney.

The prefabricated metal chimney kits are available in three

sizes to ﬁt most of the existing diameters. The minimum

inside diameter is 6”, while the maximum outer diameter is

12”. The venting system starts at the Direct-Vent gas ap-

pliance using SECURE VENT 4-inch black pipes. Then the

prefabricated metal chimney is used as the outer casing of

the venting system and the inner pipe is replaced by a 4-inch

ﬂexible pipe through the metal chimney. The venting system

ends on the roof using SECURE VENT galvalume 4-inch pipe

and vertical termination cap. Two adaptors are included in the

kit to make the bond between the SECURE VENT pipe and the

prefabricated metal chimney.

The masonry chimney kit is available in one size that ﬁts most

masonry chimneys. The procedure is basically the same as

for the prefabricated metal chimney kit. The venting system

starts at the Direct-Vent gas applia nce with SECURE VENT

4-inch black pipes. Then using the masonry chimney as the

outer casing and a 4-inch ﬂexible pipe as the ﬂue outlet, the

venting system ends on the top of the chimney with a ﬂashing

and a vertical termination cap. Two adaptors are included in

this kit to make the bond between the SECURE VENT pipe and

the masonry chimney.

The two venting systems, prefabricated metal chimney and

masonry chimney, need to be sealed so the ﬂow of air intake

depends only on the vertical termination cap. This will ensure

a performance very similar to a standard vertical installation

with 4-inch SECURE VENT pipes.

The gas appliance must be located according to the clearances

to the wall indicated in the manufacturer’s instruction manual.

Once the location of the appliance has been determined,

you will have to select the venting components required to

complete the installation. Refer to the appliance installation

manual for permissible vent conﬁguration.

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PREFABRICATED METAL CHIMNEY KITS

INSTALLATION

NOTE:Theprefabricatedmetalchimneyueopeningneeds

to have an inside diameter of at least 6” to ensure proper

air intake.

1. Remove the prefabricated metal chimney termination cap

and sweep the chimney.

2. Measure the total length of your prefabricated chimney.

Add three inches to this length in order to obtain the overall

length of ﬂexible pipe needed. The ﬂexible pipe must be

fully stretched before cutting.

3. Using a tightening collar, join the ﬂexible pipe to the cap

adaptor. Push the ﬂexible pipe down to the stopper. Re-

align the tightening collar in the center of the stopper and

the end of the inner pipe of the cap adaptor. Seal the end

of the ﬂexible pipe using the high temperature sealant

MILL-PAC.

4. Using a tightening collar, tie a 20 foot rope to the end of

the ﬂexible pipe. First insert the rope into the prefabricated

metal chimney and then follow with the ﬂexible pipe.

5. Apply a silicone sealant on top of the prefabricated metal

chimney. Then attach the cap adaptor to the prefabricated

metal chimney using metal screws.

6. Install the vertical termination cap on the cap adaptor. The

termination cap height must be in accordance with Table

1. If necessary, add a galvalume vent length to reach the

minimum height.

7. Using the rope, pull the ﬂexible pipe inside the room. Then,

with a tightening collar join the ﬂexible pipe to the ﬂex black

adaptor. Seal the end of the ﬂexible pipe using the high

temperature sealant MILL-PAC.

8. Using four black metal screws, attach the ﬂex black adaptor

to the prefabricated chimney support. Align the adaptor

with the center of the prefabricated chimney. No air should

pass between the adaptor and the support. If necessary,

seal the joint with a silicone sealant.

9. Using a plumb line, align the ﬂue of the appliance with

the ﬂex adaptor. Insert the ﬁrst black vent length on the

appliance outlet and secure it with two black screws. If

the appliance outlet does not ﬁt the SECURE VENT twist

lock system, seal the inner and outer pipes with a high

temperature sealant such as MILL-PAC. Do not use a

silicone sealant. A minimum of 1-1/2” overlap is required.

10.Install black vent lengths until you reach the ﬂex adaptor.

Slide the last vent length into the ﬂex adaptor and attach it

on the preceding vent length. A minimum of 1-1/2” overlap

is required. Using 3 black metal screws, secure the last

vent length to the ﬂex adaptor. The ﬂex adaptor joint at the

inner pipe must be sealed with high temperature sealant

such as MILL-PAC, the joint at the outer pipe can be sealed

with a silicone sealant.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Cap Adaptor

(included)

Vertical Cap

SV4CGV (included)

4” Dia. Flexible Pipe

4F14/35

S.V. to Flex Black

Adaptor (included)

4” Diameter

S.V. Pipe

Tightening Collar

(included)

Roof Pitch Minimum Height (H)

Feet Meters

Flat to 7/12 1.0 0.3

Over 7/12 to 8/12 1.5 0.46

Over 8/12 to 9/12 2.0 0.61

Over 9/12 to 10/12 2.5 0.76

Over 10/12 to 11/12 3.25 0.99

Over 11/12 to 12/12 4.0 1.22

Over 12/12 to 14/12 5.0 1.52

Over 14/12 to 16/12 6.0 1.83

Over 16/12 to 18/12 7.0 2.13

Over 18/12 to 20/12 7.5 2.29

Over 20/12 to 21/12 8.0 2.44

Table 1

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MASONRY CHIMNEY KITS INSTALLATION

NOTE:Themasonrychimneyueopeningneedstohavean

area of at least 35 square-inches to ensure proper air intake.

1. The chimney must be clean and in good working order and

constructed of non-combustible materials. Also, make sure

that the masonry chimney walls are air-tight.

2. Insert the ﬁrst vent length on the appliance outlet and se-

cure with two screws. If the appliance outlet does not ﬁt

the SECURE VENT®twist lock system, seal the inner and

outer pipes with a high temperature sealant such as MILL-

PAC. Do not use a silicone sealant. A minimum of 1-1/2”

overlap is required. Install the remaining vent lengths.

3. Drill a hole of 6-1/2” minimum (7” maximum) in the ma-

sonry chimney (and the concrete) aligned with the center

of the horizontal vent. If there is a ﬁnishing wall before

the concrete, cut and frame a hole of 10-3/8” x 10-3/8”

(see Figure 5). A horizontal vent run should be level; the

maximum rise allowed is 1/4” per linear foot.

4. Determine the length of ﬂexible pipe needed by adding the

following distances: from the hole previously drilled to the

chimney top, from the inner face of the concrete to the

chimney center and ﬁnally add 5”. The ﬂexible pipe must

be fully stretched before cutting.

5. Put the masonry cover on the chimney top. If the cover is

larger than the chimney, cut the four corners of the cover

then fold them on the chimney wall. Apply a silicone

sealant between the cover and the chimney top. Drill four

holes through the masonry cover and into the chimney top.

Insert screw anchor in the masonry chimney, then fasten

the cover with screws.

6. Using a tightening collar, join the ﬂexible pipe to the cap

adaptor. Push the ﬂexible pipe down to the stopper. Re-

align the tightening collar in the center of the stopper and

the end of the inner pipe of the cap adaptor. Seal the end

of the ﬂexible pipe using the high temperature sealant

MILL-PAC.

7. Using a tightening collar, tie a 20 foot rope to the end of

the ﬂexible pipe. First insert the rope into the masonry

chimney and then the ﬂexible pipe.

8. Put the cap adaptor over the hole of the masonry cover.

Fasten the cap adaptor to the masonry cover using three

metal screws. Seal the joint with a silicone sealant. Install

the vertical termination cap on the cap adaptor.

9. Using the rope, pull the ﬂexible pipe inside the room. Then,

with a tightening collar join the ﬂexible pipe to the ﬂex black

adaptor. Seal the end of the ﬂexible pipe using the high

temperature sealant MILL-PAC.

Figure 3

Figure 4

Masonry Cover

Apply Sealant

4” Dia. Flexible Pipe

4F14/35

Masonry Cover

(included)

Cap Adaptor

(included)

Vertical Cap

SV4CGV (included)

Concrete

Tightening Collar

(included)

S.V. to Flex Black

Adaptor (included)

4” Diameter

S.V. Pipe

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MASONRY CHIMNEY KITS INSTALLATION (con’t) GENERAL MAINTENANCE

10.Using four masonry screws, attach the ﬂex black adaptor

to the masonry chimney. Align the adaptor with the hole.

Seal the joint with a silicone sealant. If there is a ﬁnishing

wall before the concrete, slide the decorative plate over the

ﬂex black adaptor and fasten it to the wall using four black

screws.

11.Move the appliance to the intended location and slide the

last vent length into the ﬂex adaptor. A minimum of 1-1/2”

overlap is required. Using 3 black metal screws, secure

the last vent length to the ﬂex adaptor. The ﬂex adaptor

joint at the inner pipe must be sealed with high temperature

sealant such as MILL-PAC. The joint at the outer pipe can

be sealed with a silicone sealant.

Decorative Plate

SV4PF (included)

S.V. to Flex Black

Adaptor (included)

Figure 5

The following inspection should be performed after the installa-

tion of your vent system and subsequently examined annually.

1. Ensure that every joint of the vent system is properly

locked; the threads must be aligned with the arrows.

2. Make sure the roof support and the wall bands are properly

ﬁxed to the frame and vent.

3. Check the outer ﬂue of the vent system to detect any sign

of serious corrosion.

4. Remove the termination cap. Make sure there is no

obstruction that could block the ﬂow of combustion and

ventilation air.

5. Using a ﬂashlight, verify that the ﬂexible pipe is still at-

tached to the cap adaptor.

6. Make sure that the venting system is air sealed. Verify that

the black ﬂex adaptor and the cap adaptor joints with the

prefabricated metal chimney or the masonry chimney are

still sealed.

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P/N 900250-00 Rev. NC 03/2014

Innovative Hearth Products

1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 • Nashville, TN 37210

INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS

SECURE VENT® CHIMNEY & VENTING PRODUCT

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

THE WARRANTY

This Innovative Hearth Products (IHP) Limited Lifetime Warranty warrants your residential vent and/or chimney system to be free from defects in material and workmanship

at the time of manufacture. This Limited Lifetime Warranty includes all components and ﬁttings, except termination caps. After installation, if covered components manu-

factured by IHP are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the Limited Lifetime Warranty period and while the Product remains at the site of the original

installation, IHP will, at its option, replace the covered components. IHP reserves the right to replace covered components with an equivalent product and the replacement

must be carried out in accordance with IHPs recommendations. If replacement is not commercially practical, IHP will, at its option, refund the purchase price or wholesale

price of the IHP product, whichever is applicable. Labor to replace IHP components is not included. THERE ARE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS to this Limited Lifetime

Warranty as described herein.

COVERAGE COMMENCEMENT DATE

Warranty coverage begins on the date of installation. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage begins on the date of ﬁrst occupancy of the dwelling or six

months after the sale of the Product by an independent IHP dealer/distributor, whichever occurs earlier. The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following

the date of product shipment from IHP, regardless of the installation or occupancy date.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

This Limited Lifetime Warranty applies only if the Product is installed in the United States or Canada and only if used for the application for which it was designed and

intended. The Product must be maintained in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying the Product and in compliance with all applicable installation and

building codes and good trade practices.

This warranty is non-transferable and extends to the original owner only. The Product must be purchased through a listed supplier of IHP and proof of purchase must be

provided. IHP will be responsible for the replacement of the residential vent and/or chimney system considered to be defective for the following periods:

Termination Caps – Replacement at no charge for 5 years from the date of installation, excluding labor

Components and ttings (excludes termination caps and labor) –

Year 1-10 – Replacement of all components and ﬁttings.

Year 11-15 – Replacement at 75% off of the prevailing list price in effect at the time of replacement (25% of the retail list price paid by the consumer).

Year 16 + – Replacement at 50% off of the prevailing list price in effect at the time of replacement (50% of the retail list price paid by the consumer).

IHP will not be responsible for: (a) damages caused by normal wear and tear, corrosion from salt air, accident, riot, ﬁre, ﬂood or acts of God; (b) damages caused by abuse,

negligence, misuse, or unauthorized alteration or repair of the Product affecting its stability or performance. (The Product must be subject to normal use with approved fuels

listed in the Operation Manual provided with the product. Where applicable, fuel products with abnormal burning characteristics, including but not limited to fuel such as

driftwood, plywood and wood products using a binder may burn at excessive temperatures and may cause damage to the Product or may cause it to function improperly;

(c) damages caused by failing to provide proper maintenance and service in accordance with the instructions provided with the Product; (d) damages, repairs or inefﬁciency

resulting from faulty installation or application of the Product.

This Limited Lifetime Warranty covers only parts as provided herein. IHPs entire liability is limited to the purchase price of this product. In no case shall IHP be responsible

for materials, components or construction which are not manufactured or supplied by IHP or for the labor necessary to install, repair or remove such materials, components

or construction. Additional utility bills incurred due to any malfunction or defect in equipment are not covered by this Limited Lifetime Warranty. All replacement or repair

components will be shipped F.O.B. from the nearest stocking IHP factory.

LIMITATION ON LIABILITY

It is expressly agreed and understood that IHP’s sole obligation and the purchaser’s exclusive remedy under this warranty, under any other warranty, expressed or implied,

or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, as speciﬁed herein.

In no event shall IHP be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the Product, whether such damage occurs or is discovered before or after

replacement or repair, and whether such damage is caused by IHP’s negligence. IHP has not made and does not make any representation or warranty of ﬁtness for a particular

use or purpose, and there is no implied condition of ﬁtness for a particular use or purpose.

IHP makes no expressed warranties except as stated in this Limited Lifetime Warranty. The duration of any implied warranty is limited to the duration of this expressed warranty.

No one is authorized to change this Limited Lifetime Warranty or to create for IHP any other obligation or liability in connection with the Product. Some states and provinces

do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. The provisions of this Limited

Lifetime Warranty are in addition to and not a modiﬁcation of or subtraction from any statutory warranties and other rights and remedies provided by law.

INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST WARRANTY

IHP reserves the right to investigate any and all claims against this Limited Lifetime Warranty and to decide, in its sole discretion, upon the method of settlement.

To receive the beneﬁts and advantages described in this Limited Lifetime Warranty, the appliance must be installed and repaired by a licensed contractor approved by IHP.

Contact IHP at the address provided herein to obtain a listing of approved dealers/distributors. IHP shall in no event be responsible for any warranty work done by a

contractor that is not approved without rst obtaining IHP's prior written consent.

HOW TO REGISTER A CLAIM AGAINST WARRANTY

In order for any claim under this warranty to be valid, you must contact the IHP dealer/distributor from which you purchased the product. If you cannot locate the dealer/

distributor, then you must notify IHP in writing. IHP must be notiﬁed of the claimed defect in writing within 90 days of the date of failure. Notices should be directed to the