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4.3 BGD36 REAR EXIT
4.4 BGD36 TOP VENT
From inside the fi rebox, insert the 4" fl ue pipe / gasket assembly (provided) through
the rear of the fi rebox. Secure the gasket assembly to the rear and top of the
appliance using 4 #8 x ¾ inch Hex Head Wildrill screws supplied.
Do not overtighten. The gasket needs only to be snug against the fi rebox.
Before attaching elbows to the collars on the back of the appliance, 1½" will need
to be trimmed off the 4" collar.
A. Remove the 7" diameter cap from the top of the appliance and re-secure it
over the 7" collar located at the rear of the appliance. Press fi rmly on the cap
while securing to ensure an airtight seal. Do not damage the gasket.
B. Remove the plate covering the 4" diameter fl ue opening (seen inside the top
of the 7" diameter collar) and discard. Try not to disturb the retaining ring or
the gasket beneath. Re-secure the ring and gasket using the screws removed
from the plate.
C. From inside the fi rebox, insert the 4" fl ue pipe / gasket assembly through the heat shield and out
through the retaining ring. Secure the assembly to the rear and top of the appliance using 4 #8 x ¾"
Hex Head Wildrill screws supplied. Do not overtighten. The gasket needs only to be snug against the
fi rebox.
5.0 INSTALLATION
5.1 WALL AND CEILING PROTECTION
For clearances to combustible materials from the vent pipe, see “FRAMING” section.
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WARNING
DO NOT FILL THE SPACE BETWEEN THE VENT PIPE AND ENCLOSURE WITH ANY TYPE OF
MATERIAL. DO NOT PACK INSULATION OR COMBUSTIBLES BETWEEN CEILING FIRESTOPS.
ALWAYS MAINTAIN SPECIFIED CLEARANCES AROUND VENTING AND FIRESTOP SYSTEMS.
INSTALL WALL SHIELDS AND FIRESTOPS AS SPECIFIED. FAILURE TO KEEP INSULATION OR
OTHER MATERIALS AWAY FROM VENT PIPE MAY CAUSE FIRE.
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WARNING
FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE, FOLLOW THE VENTING INSTRUCTIONS
EXACTLY.
ALL INNER EXHAUST AND OUTER INTAKE VENT PIPE JOINTS MAY BE SEALED USING EITHER RED
RTV HIGH TEMP SILICONE SEALANT W573-0002 (NOT SUPPLIED) OR BLACK HIGH TEMP MILL PAC
W573-0007 (NOT SUPPLIED) WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE APPLIANCE EXHAUST FLUE COLLAR
WHICH MUST BE SEALED USING MILL PAC.
IF USING PIPE CLAMPS TO CONNECT VENT COMPONENTS, 3 SCREWS MUST ALSO BE USED TO
ENSURE THE CONNECTION CANNOT SLIP OFF.
DO NOT CLAMP THE FLEXIBLE VENT PIPE.
RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION OR ASPHYXIATION. IMPROPER SUPPORT OF THE ENTIRE VENTING
SYSTEM MAY ALLOW VENT TO SAG AND SEPARATE. USE VENT RUN SUPPORTS AND CONNECT
VENT SECTIONS PER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT ALLOW LOOSE MATERIALS OR INSULATION TO TOUCH THE VENT PIPE.
REMOVE INSULATION TO ALLOW FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE ATTIC SHIELD AND TO
MAINTAIN CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES.
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