Quadra-Fire QFP44 - Manuel (Page 39)

Quadra-Fire • QFP44 • 4051-300 Rev M • 09/08 39
B. Assemble Slip Sections
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation! Overlap pipe
sections at least 1 1/2 in. (38 mm). Secure slip sections
with two screws which must not exceed 1/2 in. (13 mm)
in length. Use the pilot holes. Pipe could separate if not
properly joined.
• Slide the inner À ue of the slip section into the inner À ue of
the pipe section and the outer À ue of the slip section over
the outer À ue of the pipe section. See Figure 10.5.
• Slide together to the desired length.
Figure 10.5 Slip Section Pilot Holes
Figure 10.6 Screws into Slip Section
NOTICE: When installing a vent system with an HRC
termination cap, all pipe system joints shall be sealed using
a high temperature silicone sealant.
• Apply a bead of silicone sealant inside the female outer
pipe joint prior to joining sections.
• Only outer pipes are sealed, sealing the inner À ue is not
required.
• All unit collar, pipe, slip section, elbow and cap outer À ues
shall be sealed.
• Continue adding pipe as necessary following instructions
in “Assemble Pipe Sections.”
NOTICE: If slip section is too long, the inner and outer À ues
of the slip section can be cut to the desired length.
• Maintain a 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) overlap between the slip
section and the pipe section.
• Secure the pipe and slip section with two screws no
longer than 1/2 in. (13 mm), using the pilot holes in the
slip section. See Figure 10.6.