temco-tool 33tdvdsn User Manual

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TDVDSN Series Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
20007890
Below Grade Installations
When it is not possible to meet the required vent ter-
minal clearances of 12” (305 mm) above grade level a 
snorkel vent kit is recommended.  It allows installation 
depth of down to 7” (178 mm) below grade level.  The 
7” is measured from the center of the horizontal vent 
pipe as it penetrates through the wall.
If venting system is installed below 
ground, we recommend a window well with 
adequate and proper drainage.
Ensure sidewall venting clearances are observed.
If installing a snorkel a minimum 24” (610 mm) vertical 
rise is necessary. The maximum horizontal run with 
the 24” (610 mm) vertical pipe is 36” (914 mm). This 
measurement is taken from the collar of the fireplace 
(or transition elbow) to the face of the exterior wall. 
Refer to the Sidewall Vent Graph for extended 
horizontal run if the vertical rise exceeds 24” (610 mm).
1.  Establish vent hole through the wall. (Fig. 15)
2.  Remove soil to a depth of approximately 16” (406 
mm) below base of snorkel. Install drain pipe. Install 
Do not back fill around snorkel. A clearance 
of at least 4” (102 mm) must be maintained 
between snorkel and the soil.
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. 25)
BG402a
Top Vent
Below grade installation
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Firestop
7” Pipe
7TDVSNORK 
(Snorkel)
4” (102mm) 
Clearance 
Min.
Window 
Well
Gravel
Drain
BG402
Fig. 24   Below grade installation.
Zero Clearance Sleeve 
(if required)
*A minimum of 24” (610mm) ver-
tical pipe must be installed when 
using the 7TDVSNORK Kit.
*The 22” (559 mm) vertical rise 
(center to center) of the snorkel 
may be included for calculationof 
max. horizontal run.
24” (610 mm) 
Minimum*
Screws
Foundation Wall
6¹⁄₂" (165mm)
FP1475
flex 90 bend
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FP1475
Fig. 23  Bend flex vent at 90° so horizontal portion is 6¹⁄₂” (165 
mm) off top of unit.
Step 4
Install the 4” (102 mm) flex vent pipe to the termination 
cap collar as described on Page 11. 
Step 5
Slide the 7” (178 mm) flex vent pipe over the 4” flex 
vent pipe and secure the 7” collar as described on Page 
11.
Step 6
Bend the flex pipe horizontal so the bottom of the hori-
zontal pipe measure 6¹⁄₂” (165 mm) from the top of the 
unit immediately after the 90° formation. (Fig. 23) Be 
sure to follow the 1/2” (13 mm) rise in a 12” (305 mm) 
horizontal run rule. (Minimum 1” (25 mm) rise for short 
lengths.)
Step 7
Trim off excess vent material, then install the 4” flex to 
the flue collar and the 7” flex to the appliance collar. 
Secure venting with band clamps provided.
window well (not supplied). Refill hole with 12” (305 
mm) of coarse gravel leaving a clearance of approxi-
mately 4” (102 mm) below snorkel. (Fig. 21)
3.  Install vent system.  
4.  Ensure a watertight seal is made around the vent 
pipe coming through the wall.
5.  Apply high temperature sealant caulking (supplied) 
around the 4” and 7 “ snorkel collars.
6.  Slide the snorkel into the vent pipes and secure to 
the wall.
7.  Level the soil to maintain a 4” (102 mm) clearance 
below snorkel. (Fig. 24)
BG401
Snorkel
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Snorkel
Wall Screws
Foundation 
Recess
Water-
tight Seal 
Around 
Pipe
Sheet Metal 
Screws
BG401
Recess 
Brackets
Fig. 25  Snorkel installation, re-
cessed foundation.