Monessen Hearth 36CDVXTRN User Manual

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CDVX Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
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General Information Assembling Vent Pipes
Canadian Installations:
Venting system must be installed in accordance with the 
current CSA-B149.1 installation code.
USA Installations:
The venting system must conform with local codes and/
or the current National Fuel Gas code ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54.
Only venting components manufactured by MHSC can
MHSC can
 can 
be used in Direct Vent systems. 
Flex Vent Pipes
Before joining the flex vent pipe to the unit, apply a 
bead of high temperature sealant* (provided) to the 4” 
pipe exiting the fireplace. Secure flex vent pipe in place 
with a hose clamp (provided).
*Be sure the flex pipe overlaps at least 1” (25 mm) onto 
the collars of the fireplace and termination. If the ter-
mination has an internal bead, be sure to overlap and 
secure 1” (25 mm) past the bead.
Fig. 11  Termination clearances.
* Be sure the vent is actually crushed before proceed-
ing. Apply a tug to be sure the vent will not slip off the 
collars.
Repeat process with 7” flex vent pipe. The same proce-
dure must be performed on the vent side.
FP1471
flex vent
Hose Clamp
Apply High Tempera-
ture Sealant
FP1471a
Fig. 12  Apply high temperature sealant to 4” and 7” pipes.
Outside Corner
Inside Corner
Termination Clearances
Termination clearances for buildings with combustible and noncombustible exteriors. 
G =
Combustible 
  6" (152 mm)
Noncombustible 
  2" (51 mm)
F =
Combustible 
  6" (152 mm)
 
Noncombustible 
  2" (51 mm)
G
Balcony - 
with no side wall
M = 
Combustible &
Noncombustible
  12" (305 mm)
M
Balcony - 
with perpendicular side wall
M = 24" (610 mm)
P = 20” (508 mm)
M
F
Alcove Applications*
C
D
C
E
V
V
Combustible &
Noncombustible
V
V
V
E
 = Min. 6” (152 mm) for 
non-vinyl sidewalls
Min. 12” (305 mm) for
vinyl sidewalls
O
 = 8’ (2.4 m) Min.
O
P
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No. 
  of Caps 
 
D
Min.
 
  C
Max.
 
3’ (914 mm)  2 x D
Actual
 
6’ (1.8 m) 
1 x D
Actual
 
9’ (2.7 m) 
2/3 x D
Actual
 
12’ (3.7 m) 
1/2 x D
Actual
D
Min.
 = # of Termination caps x 3
C
Max.
 = (2 / # termination caps) x D
Actual
*NOTE: Termination in an alcove space (spaces open only on one side and with an overhang) is permitted with the dimensions 
specified for vinyl or non-vinyl siding and soffits. 1. There must be a 3’ (914 mm) minimum between termination caps. 2. All 
mechanical air intakes within 10’ (1 m) of a termination cap must be a minimum of 3’ (914 mm) below the termination cap. 3. All 
gravity air intakes within 3’ (914 mm) of a termination cap must be a minimum of 1’ (305 mm) below the termination cap.