| Gas Fireplace Insert: Installing the Flexible Vent Pipe |
From "Weekend Handyman"
episode WKH-305 |
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In this week's episode of Weekend Handyman, host Paul Ryan shows you how to transform your old wood-burning fireplace (seen here) into a clean, efficient ...
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gas fireplace using an insert kit.
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And our host tops off the fireplace with an oak shelf.
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Time: 12 hours over two days.
Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 2 out of 5 on the Weekend Handyman difficulty scale.Materials: For Installing the Fireplace Insert -- Fireplace insert kit
Work gloves
Safety goggles
Mask
Ear protection
Flashlight
Pliers
Tape measure
Cordless drill
Reciprocating saw
Power nailer
Non-flammable fiberglass insulation
Silicone
Self-tapping screws
Extension ladder
Screwdriver
Metal cutters
Level
Wrench For Running Gas and Electrical Lines -- Rotary hammer drill
Long carbide bits
Specialty, sectional drill bit for concrete For Installing the New Mantel -- Mantel kit
Tape measure
Reciprocating saw
Power nailer
Prybar
Scraping tool
Level
Installing the Flexible Vent Pipe
- Remove the old chimney cap by unscrewing the screws.
- Measure the length of the flue from the top of the chimney (on top of the roof) to the firebox below.
- Set the flue flashing (figure A) on top of the chimney and trace the size to cut the flashing.
- Cut the flashing to size -- slightly larger than the mark to ensure a good seal.
Safety Alert: Be sure to wear protective gloves when cutting flashing!
- Apply a bead of high-temperature silicone around the top of the flue and set the flashing in place (figure B).
Assembling the Vent Pipes- Start from the bottom and go up. One pipe is a cold-air intake and the other is an exhaust.
- Attach a short section of stainless steel pipe to the exhaust side (figure C) by using three self taping screws.
- Stretch both expandable vent pipes to the proper length.
- Drop both flexible pipes down the flue (figure D) to the firebox, and know that this will be a two-person job.
- Screw the vent cap (figure E) onto the flashing on top of the chimney with self taping screws.
- Prepare for hooking up the gas and electrical lines, which should "perhaps" be done by a professional.
- Drill two holes from the firebox down into the basement through concrete, using a specialty bit.
- Pull the gas line and electrical up from the basement, and hardwire the blower motor for the fireplace.
In the next segment the insert will be installed.
RESOURCES :
Chimney Sweep
Where available: Visit the Jack Pixley Sweeps website, link below.
Jack Pixley Sweeps
4179-149th Ave. NW
Andover, MN 55304
Phone: 763-422-0481
Website: www.jackpixleysweeps.com
Gas Fireplace Insert with Town Square Front
Brand name: Quadra-Fire
Model #: qvi30fb
Color: Black
Where available: Visit the Quadra-Fire website to find an authorized dealer nearest you, link below.
Hearth & Home Technologies
1445 North Highway
Colville, WA 99114
Toll-free: 800-234-2508
Website: www.quadrafire.com
Mantel Shelf
Brand name: MantelsDirect
Model #: Manor House Custom Shelf
Color: Red Oak/Golden Oak Stain
Where available: Visit the MantelsDirect website, link below.
MantelsDirect.com
21 N. Seminary St.
Florence, AL 35630
Toll-free: 888-493-8898
Website: www.mantelsdirect.com
GUESTS :
Shane Kretsinger
Vice President, Operations
Autumn River
We apologize no contact information is available.
Jack Pixley
Chimney Sweep
Jack Pixley Sweeps
4179-149th Ave. NW
Andover, MN 55304
Phone: 763-422-0481
Jeff Hanel
Firebrick Product Manager
Hearth & Home Technologies
20802 Kensington Blvd.
Lakeville, MN 55044
Phone: 952-985-6508
Brian Christenson
Sales
Fireside Hearth & Home
3235 Denmark Ave.
Eagan, MN 55121
Phone: 651-452-3399
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