18 Installation (for qualified installers only)
Travis Industries 4040708 100-01160
Vent Installation
• In addition to the requirements below, follow the requirements provided with the vent.
Use a firestop whenever
passing through a ceiling
Vertical Termination
Use a roof flashing and storm collar
whenever passing through the roof
Use a support box
on exposed vent
Vertical Vent
Requirements
Use a firestop whenever
passing through a wall
Horizontal TerminationMaintain a minimum 1" clearance (2" in
some cases - see "Clearances") from
vent to any combustible
Minimum
Framing for
wall thimble
Horizontal Vent
Requirements
Minimum framing
for fire stop
Maintain a minimum 1"
clearance from vent to
any combustible
8-5/8"
or
10"
8-5/8"
or
10"
• Slide the vent sections together and turn 1/4 turn until the sections lock in
place.
• Screws are not required to secure the vent. However, three screws may be
used to secure vent sections together if desired.
• High temperature sealant is recommended at the appliance starter section
connection (use high-temperature silicone or Mill-Pac®).
• If disassembly is required, at time of re-assembly check to see if the vent
creates a tight fit. If it does not, apply high temperature sealant to the joints of
the affected sections.
• Horizontal sections require a 1/4" rise every 12" of travel
• Horizontal sections require non-combustible support every three feet (e.g.: plumbing tape)
