Install Instructions

Z-Vent® Smoothcore® Installation
NOTICE
The Z-Vent® Smoothcore® liner is a flexible liner intended for use as a chimney liner in masonry chimneys, factory built
chimneys connecting to Category I, II, III or IV Z-Vent® systems. Available in diameters 4, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 inch
in a single continuous length up to 35 ft. maximum. To achieve liner lengths longer than 35 ft. in the field, additional
Smoothcore® flex lengths can be joined by affixing the 2SVFCON_ _ as prescribed in page 25. Other diameters may
be available on request, call for pricing.
Parts: 2SVFLXCN_ _ _ _ - Z-Vent® Smoothcore® Flex with Male Connector Φ X length
Diameter
Length
2SVFCON_ _ - Z-VENT® FEMALE GSKT CONNECTOR Φ
1.
The Smoothcore® Flex Liner is supplied with a male connector on one end. This male end is always the lowest part
of the liner. (See Illustration 13)
The female connector has a gasket and is designed for the top of the Smoothcore® Flex liner. (See Illustration 14)
2.
Smoothcore® /w Male Connector
Illustration 13
Female Connector
Illustration 14
3.
Above parts are to be connected using the prescribed sealant supplied with the
Smoothcore® Flex. Read and follow the application instructions carefully. Note: The
connecting parts must adhere within 15 minutes of applying the sealant and to allow for
proper curing time of the sealant after joint application prior to installing the liner.
FIELD CUTTING THE SMOOTHCORE® FLEX
1.
The Smoothcore® flex is supplied with the male connector on one end.
2.
If it is necessary to field cut the liner, make certain the cut is square. DO NOT FOLLOW the
corrugation grooves as a guideline.
3.
Simply measure the length needed from the male end of the flex and with a permanent
marker mark around the flex every 90°.
i.
Use adhesive tape to wrap around the liner along these marks making sure to match
up your start & end points of the tape.
Using the appropriate cutting tool cut along the edge of the tape 360°.
ii.
Illustration 15
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