Direct Vent Pipe Installation

For venting direct vent gas appliances listed or certified for use with amerivent direct vent.

Direct vent pipe installation. Amerivent direct vent fits most standard appliance start collars used in the market. The pipes can be set in two ways. Directvent pro features tight inner connections for superb performance with no gaskets or sealants required unless specified by the appliance manufacturer. For information on venting gas appliances having draft hoods and other appliances listed to be used with type b gas vent request our type b gas vent.

Horizontally through the sidewall or vertically through the roof. In a direct vent system you can readily see the two pipes emerge through the side of your house. Use proper support and bracing. Straight section to the first vent pipe.

They should meet the exterior wall at a 90 degree angle. Trace a circle around the pipe on the wall. Tight inner connections offer superb performance without the use of gaskets or sealants unless specified by the appliance manufacturer making direct vent pro not only an industry leader in innovation also but easy to install. Available pipe sizes lengths.

Vents can also be terminated above the roof. It provides a direct intake vent that brings outside air to the sealed combustion chamber with one pipe while a second vent pipe provides sealed venting of exhaust gases back to the outside of your house. Direct vent pro chimney systems feature state of the art engineering and manufacturing. The outer and bigger pipe draws the air for combustion from outside while the smaller one is constructed on the inner position to expel the exhaust gas.

Install the first pipe or elbow section as outlined above. Check appliance manufacturer s installation instructions to determine if an adapter is necessary with amerivent direct vent. Attach the first section of amerivent direct vent to the appliance. Square on the wall.

Nominal 4 id x 6 5 8 od and nominal 5 id x 8 od. Maintain at least the minimum clearances air space between the vent pipe and nearby combustibles as specified in the appliance manufacturer s installation instructions. How to install a direct vent pipe. Directvent pro by simpson duravent is a unitized coaxial venting system designed for use with direct vent gas or propane stoves heaters and fireplaces.

Follow local building codes and have your venting system inspected. Connect the 90 degree elbow and a 9 in. Below are illustrations of some typical direct vent chimney installations. This construction uses two different sizes of pipes within one unit.

All black pipe lengths pipe extensions and elbows feature laser welded outer wall seams for a sleek finish. Directvent pro installation guide. Using the interior firestop for reference mark a 12 in. Be sure that it is securely fastened.

Your direct vent fireplace should now be ready for use.