Monessen Hearth HBDV300 User Manual

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VENT INSTALLATION 
INSTALLATION PLANNING 
There are two basic types of direct-vent installation:
 • Horizontal 
Termination
 • Vertical 
Termination
It is important to select the proper length of vent pipe for the 
type of termination you choose. It is also important to note the 
wall thickness. 
FOR HORIZONTAL TERMINATION
Select the amount of vertical rise desired. All horizontal run of venting must have 
1
/
4
" rise for every 12" of run towards the 
termination. 
You may use up to three 90° elbows in this vent configuration. See Horizontal Termination Configurations on pages 20 and 
21.
FOR VERTICAL TERMINATION
Measure the distance from the fireplace floor to the ceiling. Add the ceiling thickness, the vertical rise in an attic or second 
story, and allow for sufficient vent height above the roof line. 
NOTE: You may use two 45° elbows in place of a 90° elbow. You must follow rise to run ratios when using 
45° elbows. The appliance is approved for use with three 90° elbows maximum or a combination of  90° 
and 45° elbows up to a maximum of 270°. 
For two-story applications, firestops are required at each floor level. If an offset is needed in the attic, additional pipe and 
elbows will be required.
You may use a chase with a vent termination with exposed pipe on the exterior of the house. See Installing Vent System in 
a Chase below. If pipe is enclosed in chase, it is not exposed. 
It is very important that the venting system maintain its balance between the combustion air intake and the flue gas exhaust. 
Certain limitations apply to vent configurations and must be strictly followed.
INSTALLING A VENT SYSTEM IN AN OUTSIDE CHASE
A chase is a vertical boxlike structure built to enclose venting that runs along the outside of a building. A chase is required 
for such venting. 
Never run the vent pipe level or 
downward. This may cause excessive 
temperatures which could cause 
a fi re. 
W
ARNING
Treatment of fi restops and construction of the chase may vary from building type to 
building type. These instructions are not substitutes for the requirements of local 
building codes. You must follow all local building codes. 
NOTICE
When installing in a chase, you should insulate the chase as you would the outside walls of 
your home. This is especially important in cold climates. Insulation should be considered 
a combustible material. Maintain proper clearances to all combustible materials. 
NOTICE