Installation, For qualified installers only), Travis industries – Avalon Firestyles Hideaway User Manual

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Installation

(for qualified installers only)

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Travis Industries

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Vent Installation

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Slide the vent sections together and turn 1/4 turn until the sections lock in
place.

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Screws are not required to secure the vent. However, three screws may be
used to secure vent sections together if desired.

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High temperature sealant is recommended at the appliance starter section
connection (use high-temperature silicone or Mill-Pac®).

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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.

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Horizontal sections require a 1/4" rise every 12" of travel

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Horizontal sections require non-combustible support every three feet (e.g.: plumbing tape)

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In addition to the requirements below, follow the requirements provided with the vent.

Vertical Termination

(use the "High Wind Terminatin"

Use a roof flashing and

storm collar whenever

passing through the roof

Vertical Vent

Requirements

0" Clearance on vertical

Sections to combustible

surfaces (after the first

firestop).

Use a ceiling firestop whenever

passing through a ceiling (or

enclosure and at every floor

penetration.

Combustible

Framing

Use a firestop when passing through a wall. Make

sure there is a 2" clearance above the vent.

2" Min.

1" Min.

0" Clearance

Combustible

Surfaces

Horizontal Vent

Requirements

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