Monessen Hearth 36CDVXTRN User Manual

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CDVX Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
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Do not back fill around snorkel. A 
clearance of at least 4” (102 mm) must be 
maintained between the snorkel and the 
soil.
BG401
Snorkel
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Foundation Recess
Snorkel
Wall Screws
Recess Brackets
Watertight Seal 
Around Pipe
Sheet Metal 
Screws
BG401
Fig. 35  Snorkel installation, recessed foundation.
If the foundation is recessed, use recess brackets (not 
supplied) for securing lower portion of the snorkel.  
Fasten brackets to wall first, then secure to snorkel 
with self drilling #8 x 1/2 sheet metal screws. It will be 
necessary to extend vent pipes out as far as protruding 
wall face. (Fig. 35)
Vertical Through-the-Roof Applications
This Gas Fireplace has been approved for: 
1.  Vertical installations up to 40’ (12 m) in height. Up to 
10’ (3 m) horizontal vent run can be installed within 
the vent system using a maximum of three 90° 
elbows.
2.  Up to two 45° elbows may be used within the 
horizontal run. For each 45° elbow used on the 
horizontal level the maximum horizontal length must 
be reduced by 18” (457 mm). 
 CFM148
Maximum 
10’
(3 m)
Minimum
8’ (2.4 m) / 
Maximum
40’ (12 m) Vertical
Rise
CFM148
Pipe Straps Every 
3’ (914 mm)
Fig. 36  Support straps for horizontal runs.
  Example: Maximum horizontal length
  0 x 45° elbows  =  10’ (3 m)
  1 x 45° elbows  =  8¹⁄₂’ (2.6 m)
  2 x 45° elbows  =  7’ (2.1 m)
3.  A minimum of an 8’ vertical rise.
4.  Two sets of 45° elbows offsets within these vertical 
installations. From 0 to a maximum of 8’ (2.4 m) of 
vent pipe can be used between elbows. (Fig. 37)
5.  7DVCS must be used to support offsets. (Fig. 36) 
This application will require that you first determine 
the roof pitch and use the appropriate 7DVSKV (A, B 
or F). (Refer to Venting Components List, Page 27)
FP1021
Typical vertical 
through the roof
application
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Max. 
8’ 
(2.4 m)
45°
Max. 
8’ 
(2.4 m)
45°
50’
(15 m)
Typical 
Ceiling 
Support 
Application
Typical Roof 
Support Ap-
plication
FP1021
Typical Offset Installation
Fig. 37  Typical vertical roof applications.
Vertical Through-the-Roof Installation
1.  Locate your fireplace.
2.  Plumb to center of the (4”) flue collar from ceiling 
above and mark position.
3.  Cut opening equal to 9³⁄₈” x 9³⁄₈” (240 x 240 
mm). 10³⁄₈” x 9³⁄₈” (264 x 240 mm) when using 
7TCRVT1320.
4.  Proceed to plumb for additional openings through 
the roof. In all cases, the opening must provide a 
minimum of 1 inch clearance to the vent pipe, i.e., 
the hole must be at least 9³⁄₈” x 9³⁄₈” (240 x 240 mm).
5.  Place fireplace into position.
6.  Place firestop(s) #7DVFS or Attic Insulation Shield 
#7DVAIS into position and secure. (Fig. 38)