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LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS • MONTEBELLO® DLX POWER VENT DV GAS FIREPLACES (MDLX40/45IN-PV) • INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
D. Attach vent components to appliance—
To attach a vent component to the
appliance collar, align the dimpled end
over the collar, adjusting the radial
alignment until the four locking dimples
are aligned with the inlets of the four
incline channels on the collar (refer to
Figure 13 on Page 14).
Push the vent component against the
collar 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.
The unitized design of the Secure Vent
components will engage and seal both the
inner and outer 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
previously installed section in accordance
with the requirements 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, adjusting the radial alignment
until the four locking dimples are aligned
with the inlets of the four incline channels
of the previous section. Push the vent
component against the previous section
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 13 on Page 14.
F. Install firestop/spacer at ceiling—
When using Secure Vent, use SV4.5VF
restop/spacer at ceiling joists. If there
is living space above the ceiling level, the
restop/ spacer must be installed on the
bottom side of the ceiling. If attic space
is above the ceiling, the restop/ spacer
must 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. The gap between
the vent pipe and a restop can be sealed
with noncombustible caulking.
Maintain 1 in. (25 mm) clearance to
combustibles, framing members, and
attic or ceiling insulation when running
vertical chimney sections.
G. Support the vertical run sections—
On the vertical run, support the venting
system every eight feet (2.4 m) 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.
H.Change vent direction—At transitions
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 possibility of unlocking
any of the previously connected vent
sections (see Figure 13 on Page 14).
I. Continue installation of horizontal/
inclined sections—Continue with the
installation of the straight vent sections
in horizontal/inclined run as described
in Step E. Install support straps every
three feet (1914 mm) along horizontal/
inclined vent runs using conventional
plumber’s tape (see Figure 16 on
Page 15).
NOTE: Maintain the horizontal/inclined
run in a straight, slightly elevated
plane—approximately 1/4 in. per foot
(20 mm per meter)—in a direction away
from the fireplace. Smaller rise per foot
run ratios are acceptable, down to at or
near level. Use a carpenter’s level to
measure from a constant surface and
adjust the support straps as necessary.
Installing Power Vent Termination
J. Assemble vent run to exterior wall—If
not previously measured, locate the
center of the vent on the exterior wall.
Prepare an opening as described in this
manual. Assemble the vent system to
a point where the terminus of the last
section is within 8 in. of the outside wall
surface where the power vent is to be
mounted (see Figure 18 on Page 17).
If the terminus of the last section is not
within this distance, use the telescopic
vent section SV4.5LA, as the last vent
section. For wall thicknesses greater than
that shown in Figure 19 on Page 17, refer
to Table 17 on Page 17 for the additional
venting components needed (in addition
to the termination and adaptor) for a
particular range of wall thicknesses.
K. Attach termination adaptor—Attach
the adaptor (SV4.5RCH—provided with
the power vent kit) to the vent section
telescoping vent section, or elbow, as
shown in Figures 18 and 19 on Page 17
in the same manner as any SV4.5
vent component.
HORIZONTAL (OUTSIDE WALL)
TERMINATION SYSTEM
See Figures 16 and 17 on Page 15
illustrating the various horizontal venting
congurations that are possible for use
with these appliances. Table 15 on Page 15
shows each system’s minimum and
maximum vertical and horizontal length
values that can be used to design and
install the vent components in a variety
of applications.
The horizontal vent system terminates
through an outside wall. Building codes
limit or prohibit terminating in specic
areas. Refer to Figure 4 on Page 7 for
location guidelines.
Secure Vent® SV4.5 direct-vent system
components are unitized concentric pipe
components featuring positive twist
lock connection, (refer to Figure 13 on
Page 14). All of the appliances covered in
this document are fitted with collars having
locking inclined channels. The dimpled
end of the vent components fit over the
appliance collar to create 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 in. (114 mm), 10 1/2 in.
(267 mm), 22 1/2 in. (572 mm), 34 1/2 in.
(876 mm) and 46 1/2 in. (1181 mm)
net section lengths are available. Make
allowances for elbows as indicated in
Figure 15 on Page 14.
Maintain a minimum 1 in. (25 mm)
clearance to combustibles on the
vertical sections. Clearances for the
horizontal runs are: 3 in. (76 mm) on
top, 1 in. (25 mm) on sides, and 1 in.
(25 mm) at the bottom.
B. Frame exterior wall opening—
Locate the center of the vent outlet on the
exterior wall according to the dimensions
shown in Figure 8 on Page 10.
Cut and/or frame an opening, 10 1/2 in.
x 12 1/8 in. (267 mm x 308 mm) inside
dimensions, about this center.
C. Frame ceiling opening—If the vertical
route is to penetrate a ceiling, use a
plumb line to locate the center above the
appliance. Cut and/or frame an opening,
10 1/2 in. x 10 1/2 in.(267 mm x 267 mm)
inside dimensions, about this center (see
Figure 12 on Page 14).