[. . . ] Owner's Manual Installation and Operation Models: ST-550TM-IPI NOTICE DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL · Important operating and maintenance instructions included. · Read, understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation. · Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. D DI O N SC OT AR D WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or death. · DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. [. . . ] · When using SLP-HRC-SS and SLP-HRC-ZC-SS termination caps on top vented fireplaces, a two foot minimum vertical vent section is required before installing first elbow. · When using DVP-TB1 termination cap on top vented fireplaces, a three foot minimum vertical vent section is required before installing first elbow. · When using any other cap, a section of vertical pipe (12 inches minimum) MUST be installed prior to attaching a 90° elbow. H Max. Note: There MUST be a 25% reduction in total H when using flex vent except when using the simple up and out installation (see Figure 7. 3). V1 H1 Figure 7. 4 26 Heat & Glo · ST-550TM-IPI · 2142-900 Rev. Top Vent - Horizontal Termination - (continued) Two Elbows V1 Minimum 1 ft. ** 2 ft. ** Note: There MUST be a 25% reduction in total H when using flex vent except when using the simple up and out installation (see Figure 7. 3). (12. 2 m) See Warning Below** V1 H2 H1 INSTALLED HORIZONTALLY WARNING** Fire Risk. · When using SLP-HRC-SS and SLP-HRC-ZC-SS termination caps on top vented fireplaces, a two foot minimum vertical vent section is required before installing first elbow. · When using DVP-TB1 termination cap on top vented fireplaces, a three foot minimum vertical vent section is required before installing first elbow. · When using any other cap, a section of vertical pipe (12 inches minimum) MUST be installed prior to attaching a 90° elbow. Figure 7. 5 Heat & Glo · ST-550TM-IPI · 2142-900 Rev. Top Vent - Horizontal Termination - (continued) Three Elbows V1 Minimum 1 ft. ** 2 ft. ** 3 ft. ** 4 ft. 305 mm 610 mm 1. 2 m 1. 8 m 4. 3 m V2 * * * * * V1 + V2 Min. * * * * * Note: There MUST be a 25% reduction in total H when using flex vent except when using the simple up and out installation (see Figure 7. 3). H1 + H2 Max. (12. 2 m) *No specific restrictions on this value EXCEPT V1 + V2 + H cannot exceed 40 ft. (12. 2 m) See Warning Below** Note: A section of vertical pipe (12 inches minimum) MUST be installed prior to attaching a 90° elbow. H2 V2 V1 H1 WARNING** Fire Risk. · When using SLP-HRC-SS and SLP-HRC-ZC-SS termination caps on top vented fireplaces, a two foot minimum vertical vent section is required before installing first elbow. · When using DVP-TB1 termination cap on top vented fireplaces, a three foot minimum vertical vent section is required before installing first elbow. · When using any other cap, a section of vertical pipe (12 inches minimum) MUST be installed prior to attaching a 90° elbow. Figure 7. 6 28 Heat & Glo · ST-550TM-IPI · 2142-900 Rev. Top Vent - Vertical Termination No Elbow Note: Use SLP Series components only. Exhaust restrictor Instructions 1. Center the exhaust restrictor in the open end of the exhaust outlet and secure through the slots on the exhaust restrictor with the 2-1/4 in. self tapping screws provided in the appliance manual bag. Note: If installing a vertical vent/termination off the top of the appliance, the exhaust restrictor may be needed. V1 = 3 ft. Max (15 m) EXHAUST RESTRICTOR V1 Figure 7. 8 Figure 7. 7 Exhaust restrictors are recommended for these vertically terminated products which have excessive draft. Exhaust restrictors will compensate for high draft, and restore visual flame height. If the vent configuration has a total vertical of 15-50 feet, an exhaust restrictor may be needed. [. . . ] (254 mm) SLP24 SLP36 SLP48 SLP6A SLP12A SLP-FLEX-2 SLP-FLEX-PIPE 26 in. (610 mm) SLP-FLEX-3 SLP-FLEX-5 SLP-FLEX-10 DVP-HSM-B Extended Heat Shield DVP-AS (Attic Shield) SLP-HVS Horizontal Pipe Support Figure 16. 2 SLP Series Vent Components RF4-8 Roof Flashing SLP-FS Ceiling Firestop SLP-WS Wall Shield Firestop Heat & Glo · ST-550TM-IPI · 2142-900 Rev. Vent Components Diagrams (continued) Note: Heat shields MUST overlap by a minimum of 1-1/2 in. (384 mm) Term Cap Minimum Effective Length 3-1/8 in. Maximum Effective Length 4-3/4 in. [. . . ]