
16 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
Vertical
Rise
SV4.5E90
Elbow
Horizontal / Inclined Run SV4.5 HT
Termination
Firestop/Spacer
SV4.5L6/12/24/36/48
Vent Sections
Support Bracket Spacing
Every 5 ft (1.52 m)
See Figure 19 on page 13 for
vertical vent section support.
SV4.5 HT
Termination
Support
Brackets
Building
Support
Framing
Ceiling
Fireplace
Exterior
Wall
Exterior
Wall
TYPICAL HORIZONTAL VENT INSTALLATION
Figure 28
Secure Vent SV4.5 direct vent system compo-
nents are unitized concentric pipe components
featuring positive twist lock connection, (
refer to
Figure 17
on page 13). All of the appliances
covered in this document are fitted with collars
having locking inclined channels. The dimpled
endoftheventcomponentsfitovertheappliance
collartocreatethepositivetwistlockconnection.
A. Plan the vent run -
Analyze the vent routing and determine the
types and quantities of sections required
4-1/2" (114 mm), 10-1/2" (267 mm), 22-1/2"
(572mm),34-1/2"(876mm)and46-1/2"(1181
mm)netsectionlengthsareavailable. Planthe
ventlengthssothatajointdoesnotoccuratthe
intersection of ceiling or roof joists. Make al-
lowances for elbows as indicated in
Figure 20
on page 13
. Maintain a minimum 1" (25 mm)
clearance to combustibles on the vertical sec-
tions.Clearancesforthehorizontalrunsare;3"(76
mm)ontop,1"(25mm)onsides,and1"(25mm)
at the bottom.
B. Frame exterior wall opening -
Locate the center of the vent outlet on the
exteriorwallaccordingtothedimensionsshown
in
Figure 4
on page 5. Cut and/or frame an
opening, 10-1/2" x 12-1/8" (267 mm x 267
mm) inside dimensions, about this center.
C. Frame ceiling opening - If the vertical
route is to penetrate a ceiling, use plumb line
to locate the center above the appliance. Cut
and/or frame an opening, 10-1/2" x 10-1/2"
(267mmx267mm)insidedimensions,about
this center (refer to
Figure 16
on page 12 ).
D. Attach vent components to appliance - To
attach a vent component to the appliance collar,
alignthedimpledendoverthecollar,adjustingthe
radialalignmentuntilthefourlockingdimplesare
alignedwiththeinletsofthefourinclinechannels
on the collar (
refer to Figure 17
on page 13).
G. Support the vertical run sections -
See Section E on page 13.
Pushthe ventcomponent againstthecollar untilit
fullyengages,thentwistthecomponentclockwise,
running the dimples down and along the incline
channelsuntilthey seatattheendofthechannels.
The unitized design of the Secure Vent compo-
nentswillengageandsealboththeinnerandouter
pipe elements with the same procedure. Sealant
and securing screws are not required.
E. Attach vent components to each other -
Other vent sections may be added to the previ-
ously installed section in accordance with the
requirementsoftheventtables. Toaddanother
ventcomponenttoalengthofventrun,alignthe
dimpledendofthecomponentovertheinclined
channel end of the previously installed section,
adjustingtheradialalignmentuntilthefourlock-
ingdimplesarealignedwiththeinletsofthefour
incline channels of the previous section. Push
theventcomponentagainsttheprevioussection
until it fully engages, then twist the component
clockwise running the dimples down and along
the incline channels until they seat at the end of
thechannels.This seatingposition is indicated
by the alignment of the arrow and dimple as
shown in
Figure 18 on page 13.
F. Install firestop/spacer at ceiling -
When using Secure Vent, use SV4.5VF firestop/
spaceratceilingjoists;whenusingSecureFlex,use
SF4.5VF firestop/spacer. If there is living space
abovetheceilinglevel,thefirestop/spacermustbe
installed on the bottom side of the ceiling. If attic
spaceisabovetheceiling,thefirestop/spacermust
be installed on the top side of the joist. Route the
vent sections through the framed opening and
secure the firestop/spacer with 8d nails or other
appropriate fasteners at each corner.
I.Continueinstallationofhorizontal/inclined
sections- Continue withtheinstallation ofthe
straightventsectionsinhorizontal/inclinedrun
as described in Step E. Install support straps
every 5 ft. (1.52 m) along horizontal/inclined
vent runs using conventional plumber’s tape.
See
Figure 28.
It is very important that the
horizontal/inclined run be maintained in a
straight (no dips) and recommended to be in
aslightly elevatedplane, ina directionaway
fromthe fireplace of1/4"riseperfoot(20mm
per meter) which is ideal, though rise per foot
runratiosthataresmallerareacceptableallthe
waydowntoatornearlevel. Useacarpenter’s
level to measure from a constant surface and
adjust the support straps as necessary.
Bothofthesehorizontalventsystemsterminate
throughanoutsidewall.BuildingCodeslimitor
prohibit terminating in specific areas. Refer to
Figure 14
on page 10 for location guidelines.
Figure 28, and Figures 31 to 33 on pages 16,
18and19
andtheirassociated HorizontalVent
Table illustrate the various horizontal venting
configurations that are possible for use with
these appliances. Secure Vent pipe applica-
tions are shown in these figures; Secure Flex
pipemayalsobeused.AHorizontalVentTable
summarizeseachsystem’sminimumandmaxi-
mumverticalandhorizontallengthvaluesthat
can be used to design and install the vent
components in a variety of applications.
HORIZONTAL (OUTSIDE WALL)
TERMINATION SYSTEM
H.Changeventdirection -Attransitionfrom
or to a horizontal/inclined run, install the
SV4.5E45andSV4.5E90elbows inthesame
manner as the straight vent sections. The
elbows feature a twist section to allow them
to be routed about the center axis of their
initial collar section to align with the re-
quireddirectionofthenextventrunelement.
Twist elbow sections in a clockwise direc-
tion only so as to avoid the possiblity of
unlocking any of the previously connected
vent sections. See
Figure 20
.
Remember to maintain 1" (25 mm) clear-
ance to combustibles, framing members,
and attic or ceiling insulation when running
vertical chimney sections.