Monessen Hearth BDV500 User Manual

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9
1
/
2
"
(241mm)
9
1
/
2
"
(241mm)
3
3
/
4
"
(92mm)
7
1
/
2
"
(190mm)
Maximum
20"
Top View Flat Installation
REAR (THROUGH THE WALL) APPLICATIONS 
When installed as a rear vent unit this appliance may be vented directly to a termination located on the rear wall behind 
the appliance
•   The maximum horizontal distance between the rear of the appliance and the outside of termination is 20" (508 m). See 
Figure 14.
•   Only one 45° elbow is allowed in these installations.
VENTING INSTALLATION     
Sealant is not required to assemble BDV/DVB 
fireplace venting. Do not use silicone sealant at 
the flue exhaust connections.
1.  Find the pipe section’s direction label. The 
label arrow shall be pointed away from the 
firebox and toward the termination. Firmly 
insert the initial rigid section/elbow into the 
firebox outer collar. Simpson “GS” and Selkirk 
“DT” outer walls are hemmed and will snap 
into the collar’s tabs. Attach Simpson’s Direc-
tVent Pro by fully inserting into the collar and 
securing with self tapping screws. The screws 
shall only penetrate the flue outer wall.
 
Refer to vent manufacturer’s installation 
instructions to properly assemble flue.
2.  Locate and cut the vent opening in the  
 
wall. For combustible walls first frame in    
 opening. 
Combustible Interior Walls:
 
Cut a 11
1 2
"H 
x 9
1 2
" W hole through the interior wall.
Combustible Exterior Walls:
 
Cut a 9
1 2
"H 
x 9
1 2
"W square hole through the exterior 
wall frame. See Figure 16.  
Noncombustible Walls:
 
Hole opening 
should be 7
1 2
" (190mm) in diameter.
3.  The center of the hole should line up with the 
center line of the horizontal rigid vent pipe 
end. Pipe shall always run level or uphill on 
horizontal runs. Never run pipe down hill.  See 
Figure 16.
Figure 14 - Rear Vent Application,
Maximum Horizontal Distance 
Figure 16 - Exterior Wall Framing Dimensions  
Note: Horizontal runs of vent 
must be supported every three 
feet (914mm). Use wall straps 
for this purpose. 
Figure 15 - Rigid Vent Pipe Connections
Female 
Locking Lugs 
Male Slots