FPI Excalibur P95-LP2 Owners & Installation Manual - Installation
Excalibur P95-2 Zero Clearance Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
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INSTALLATION
Diagram 4
NOTE: For Snorkel terminations in ABOVE
grade installations, follow nation-
al or local code requirements.
Below Grade Installation
If the Snorkel Termination must be installed
below grade, i.e. basement application, proper
drainage must be provided to prevent water
from entering the Snorkel Termination. Refer to
Diagram 4. Do not attempt to enclose the Snor-
kel within the wall, or any other type of enclo-
*Diagam 3 & 4: As specified in CGA B149
Installation Code. Local codes or regula-
tions may require different clearances.
HORIZONTAL
INSTALLATIONS
Install the vent system according to the
manufacturer's instructions included
with the components.
1) Set the unit in its desired location. Check to
determine if wall studs or roof rafters are
in the way when the venting system is
attached. If this is the case, you may want
to adjust the location of the unit. Rough in the
gas preferably on the right side of the unit
and the electrical (junction block is on the
left side) on the left.
2) Direct Vent pipe and fittings are designed
with special twist-lock connections to con-
nect the venting system to the appliance
flue outlet. A twist-lock appliance adaptor
is an available option that must be used in
conjunction with the Simpson Dura-Vent
Direct Vent GS system.
3) Put a bead of silicone inside the outer
section of the adapter and a bead of Mill Pac
on the inner collar. Slip the adapter over the
existing inner and outer flue collar and
fasten to the outer collar only with the 3
supplied screws (drilling pilot holes will
make this easier). Level the fireplace and
fasten it to the framing using nails or screws
through the nailing strips.
4) Assemble the desired combination of pipe
and elbows to the appliance adaptor and
twist-lock for a solid connection.
Note:
a) Twist-lock procedure: Four indenta-
tions, located on the female ends of
pipes and fittings, are designed to slide
straight onto the male ends of adjacent
pipes and fittings, by orienting the four
pipe indentations so they match and
slide in to the four entry slots on the male
ends, Diagram 1. Push the pipe sec-
tions completely together, then twist-
lock one section clockwise approxi-
mately one-quarter turn, until the two
sections are fully locked. The female
locking lugs will not be visible from the
outside, on the Black Pipe or fittings.
They may be located by examining the
inside of the female ends.
Diagram 1
b) Horizontal runs of vent must be sup-
ported every three feet. Wall straps are
available for this purpose.
5) Mark the wall for a 11" x 11" square hole.
The center of the square hole should line up
with the centerline of the horizontal pipe.
Cut and frame the 10 inch square hole in the
exterior wall where the vent will be termi-
nated. If the wall being penetrated is con-
structed of non-combustible material, i.e.
masonry block or concrete, a 8" dia. hole is
acceptable.
Diagram 2
Note:
a) The horizontal run of vent must be level,
or have a 1/4 inch rise for every 1 foot
of run towards the termination. Never
allow the vent to run downward. This
could cause high temperatures and may
present the possibility of a fire.
b) The location of the horizontal vent termi-
nation on an exterior wall must meet all
local and national building codes, and
must not be blocked or obstructed. For
External Vent Terminal Locations, see
diagram on page 11.
c) Snorkel Terminations:
For installations requiring a vertical rise
on the exterior of the building, 14-inch
and 36-inch tall Snorkel Terminations
are available. Follow the same installa-
tion procedures as used for standard
Horizontal Termination. NEVER install
the snorkel upside down.
Diagram 3
Note: Apply sealant "Mill-Pac" to inner
pipe and high temperature sili-
cone sealant to outer pipe on eve-
ry twist-lock joint.
Note: With Dura-Vent, the minimum height
is achieved by installing a 90
o
elbow di-
rectly to the flue adaptor.
6) The arrow on the vent cap should be
pointing up. Insure that the 1-1/2" clear-
ances to combustible materials are main-
tained (Diagram 4). Install the termination
cap.