
20 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
The unitized design of the Secure Vent compo-
nents will engage and seal both the inner and
outer pipe elements with the same procedure.
Sealant and securing screws are not required.
Note: An elbow may also be attached to the
appliance collar. Attach in the same manner
as you would a vent section.
Remember to maintain 1" (25 mm) clearance
to combustibles, framing members, and attic
or ceiling insulation when running vertical
chimney sections.
HORIZONTAL (OUTSIDE WALL)
TERMINATION SYSTEM
F. Install firestop/spacer at ceiling -
Whenusing SecureVent,useSV4.5VFfirestop/
spacerat ceilingjoists; whenusingSecureFlex,
use SF4.5VF firestop/spacer. If there is living
space above the ceiling level, the firestop/
spacer must be installed on the bottom side of
the ceiling. If attic space is above the ceiling,
the firestop/ spacer must be installed on the
top side of the joist. Route the vent sections
through the framed opening and secure the
firestop/spacerwith8dnailsorotherappropriate
fasteners at each corner.
SecureVentSV4.5directventsystemcomponents
areunitizedconcentricpipecomponentsfeaturing
positivetwistlockconnection,(refer to Figure 21
onpage 16). All oftheappliancescoveredinthis
document are fitted with collars having locking
inclined channels. The dimpled end of the vent
componentsfitovertheappliancecollartocreate
the positive twist lock connection.
A. Plan the vent run -
Analyze the vent routing and determine the
types and quantities of sections required
4-1/2"(114mm),10-1/2" (267 mm), 22-1/2" (572
mm),34-1/2"(876mm)and46-1/2"(1181mm)net
section lengths are available. It is recommended
that you plan the venting so that a joint does not
occur intheceilingorroofjoists. Allow forelbows
as indicated in Figure 24 on page 17.
Maintain a minimum 1" (25 mm) clearance to
combustiblesontheverticalsections.Clearances
forthehorizontalrunsare;3"(76mm)ontop,1"(25
mm) on sides, and 1" (25 mm) at the bottom.
B. Frame exterior wall opening -
Locate the center of the vent outlet on the exte-
rior wall according to the dimensions shown in
Figures 13 & 14 on pages 11 & 12. Cut and/or
frame an opening, 10-1/2" x 12-1/8" (267 mm x
308mm) inside dimensions, about this center.
C. Frame ceiling opening - If the vertical route
istopenetrateaceiling,useplumblinetolocate
thecenterabovetheappliance.Cutand/orframe
an opening, 10-1/2" x 10-1/2" (267 mm x 267
mm)insidedimensions,aboutthiscenter(refer
to Figure 20 on page 16 ).
G. Support the vertical run sections -
On the vertical run, support the venting sys-
tem every 8 feet (2.4m) above the fireplace
vent outlet with field provided support straps
(Plumber's tape). Attach the straps to the vent
pipe and secure to the framing members with
nails or screws. See Figure 23 on page 16.
H. Change vent direction - At transition
from or to a horizontal/inclined run, install the
SV4.5E45 and SV4.5E90 elbows in the same
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 required
direction of the next vent run element. Twist
elbow sections in a clockwise direction only
so as to avoid the possiblity of unlocking any
of the previously connected vent sections.
See Figure 24 on page 15.
I. Continueinstallationof horizontal/inclined
sections - Continue with the installation of the
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 34,it is very important that the
horizontal/inclined run be maintained in a
straight (no dips) and recommended to be in
a slightly elevated plane, in a direction away
from the fireplace of 1/4" rise per foot (20 mm
per meter) which is ideal, though rise per foot
runratios thatare smallerareacceptable allthe
way down to at or near level. Use a carpenter’s
level to measure from a constant surface and
adjust the support straps as necessary.
E. Attachventcomponentstoeachother-Other
vent sections may be added to the previously
installed section in accordance with the require-
ments of the vent tables. To add another vent
component to a length of vent run, align the
dimpled end of the component over the inclined
channel end of the previously installed section,
adjustingtheradialalignmentuntilthefourlock-
ingdimplesarealignedwiththeinletsofthe four
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
the channels.This seating position is indicated
by the alignment of the arrow and dimple as
shown in Figure 22 on page 16.
D. Attach vent components to appliance - To
attach a vent component to the appliance collar,
alignthedimpledendoverthecollar,adjustingthe
radialalignmentuntilthefourlockingdimplesare
alignedwiththe inletsofthefour incline channels
on the collar (refer to Figure 21 on page 16 ).
Bothofthese horizontalventsystemsterminate
through an outside wall. Building Codes limit or
prohibit terminating in specific areas. Refer to
Figure 6 and page 7 for location guidelines.
Figures 34, and Figures 37 to 42 on pages
22 to 24 and their associated Horizontal Vent
Table illustrate the various horizontal venting
configurations that are possible for use with
theseappliances. SecureVentpipeapplications
are shown in these figures; Secure Flex pipe
may also be used. A Horizontal Vent Table sum-
marizeseachsystem’sminimumandmaximum
vertical and horizontal length values that can be
used to design and install the vent components
in a variety of applications.
Push the vent component against the collar until it
fullyengages, thentwistthecomponentclockwise,
runningthedimplesdownandalongtheinclinechan-
nels until they seat at the end of the channels.
It is important to maintain the required clear-
ancesto combustibles:1"(25 mm)atallsides
for all vertical runs; and 3" (76 mm) at the top,
1" (25 mm) at sides, and 1" (25 mm) at the
bottom for all horizontal/inclined runs
Figure 34 -TYPICAL HORIZONTAL VENT INSTALLATION
Horizontal / Inclined Run
Support
Brackets
Building
Support
Framing
SV4.5E90
Elbow
Ceiling uFirestop / Spacer
SV4.5VF
uWhen Using Secure Flex,
Use Firestop / Spacer SF4.5VF
Fireplace
SV4.5L6/12/24/36/48
Vent Sections
Vertical
Rise
SV4.5HT-2
Termination
Shown
Support Bracket Spacing
Every 5 ft (1.52 m)
Exterior
Wall
SV4.5HT-2
Termination
Shown
Shown With Optional Radiant Panels
See Figure 23 on Page 16 for
vertical vent section support.