Direct Vent Pipe Installation

Straight section to the first vent pipe.

Direct vent pipe installation.

Direct vent pro chimney systems feature state of the art engineering and manufacturing. This construction uses two different sizes of pipes within one unit. Horizontally through the sidewall or vertically through the roof. Square on the wall.

All black pipe lengths pipe extensions and elbows feature laser welded outer wall seams for a sleek finish. Cathedral ceiling stove installation. Directvent pro features tight inner connections for superb performance with no gaskets or sealants required unless specified by the appliance manufacturer. Using the interior firestop for reference mark a 12 in.

Install the first pipe or elbow section as outlined above. For information on venting gas appliances having draft hoods and other appliances listed to be used with type b gas vent request our type b gas vent. Trace a circle around the pipe on the wall. Available pipe sizes lengths.

Directvent pro by simpson duravent is a unitized coaxial venting system designed for use with direct vent gas or propane stoves heaters and fireplaces. Tight inner connections offer superb performance without the use of gaskets or sealants unless specified by the appliance manufacturer making direct vent pro not only an industry leader in innovation also but easy to install. How to install a direct vent pipe. Amerivent direct vent fits most standard appliance start collars used in the market.

Maintain at least the minimum clearances air space between the vent pipe and nearby combustibles as specified in the appliance manufacturer s installation instructions. Be sure that it is securely fastened. Nominal 4 id x 6 5 8 od and nominal 5 id x 8 od. Use proper support and bracing.

Use some heat resistant gasket cement to put on the sides of the vent cap in order to prevent rain or snow from coming in. Vents can also be terminated above the roof. For venting direct vent gas appliances listed or certified for use with amerivent direct vent. It provides a direct intake vent that brings outside air to the sealed combustion chamber with one pipe while a second vent pipe provides sealed venting of exhaust gases back to the outside of your house.

Your direct vent fireplace should now be ready for use. Attach the first section of amerivent direct vent to the appliance. The outer and bigger pipe draws the air for combustion from outside while the smaller one is constructed on the inner position to expel the exhaust gas. The pipes can be set in two ways.

In a direct vent system you can readily see the two pipes emerge through the side of your house. Fit the vent cap over the pipe going up to the roof and screw it safely. Directvent pro installation guide. Below are illustrations of some typical direct vent chimney installations.

Follow local building codes and have your venting system inspected.