1 Z-Vent®SpecialGasVent

3 FlexibleVentConnectorSystems

5 AluminiumChimneyLinerSystem

7 StainlessSteelChimneyLinerSystem

9 OvalLinerSystem/AdvancingtheIndustry

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Advanced Venting Systems

C H I M N E Y & V E N T I N G S O L U T I O N S

Z-VENT® SpecialGasVentCAtegory II, III, IV HeAtIng equIpment

Z-VENT®

Thelatestdevelpomentsinhighefficiencyheatingequipmentcallsforstate-of-the-artventingdesigns.Z-VENT®isspecificallydesignedfortoday’sANSIcategoryII,III,IVcondensingandnon-condensing,positiveandnegativepressureappliances.cULustestedandlistedtostandardsUL1738/ULCS636,Z-VENT®ismanufacturedinafullrangeofresidentialandcommercialsizesfrom3”–24”,singleanddoublewall.

Afullrangeofengineeringservicesisavailabletodesignsystems.Z-VENT®ismanufacturedusingAL29-4C®*advancedferriticstainlesssteelwithunmatchedcorrosionresistanceforusewithcondensingfurnacesandboilers.Z-VENT®ismanufacturedutilizingafail-safeselfsealinggasketconnection.Nosealantisrequired.

Visitourwebsiteformoreinformationwww.z-flex.cominfocenter.

Z-VENT®isdesignedforusewithboilers,highefficiencyfurnaces,poolheaters,unitheatersandwaterheaters.

powerful new quoting toolZ-Vent® System quotes in minutes• AccuratespeedylayoutsandBOM’s•CALLNOW

Contractors Choice Self Sealing gasket SystemZ-VENT®AL29-4C®specialgasventforusewithboilers,waterheatershighefficiencyfurnaces,poolandunitheaters.Withitspatented,doublefail-safeself-sealinggasketsystem,it’sproventobeboththeeasiesttoinstallandthemostreliableventingsystemintheindustry.

•Patenteddoublefailsafeself-sealinggasketsystemensuressystemisairandwatertight.

•cULustestedandlistedtocULus1738forCategoryII,III,IVappliances

Z-Vent® Concentric Vent System™

Z-VENT®ConcentricVentSystemisengineeredformaximumperformance,safetyandeaseofinstallationonhighefficiencyTanklessWaterHeaters,HydronicBoilersandSpaceHeaters.

•PatentedDoubleFailSafesealingsystemensuressafeexhaustoffluegases.

•Patenteddesignallowsforeaseofinstallationandprofessionalresults.

•Singlepenetrationforexhaustandairintakewithreducedclearance.

•DesignsforHorizontaland Verticalapplications.

•Multiplesizecombinations available.

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Z-VENT® 1/2

Applianceconnectorsavailableformostequipment.Pleaserefertopriceguide.Seewebsiteforlistofequipment–www.z-flex.com

10 ft. pipe lengths available (3 inch and 4 inch diameter)•Pipecanbecuttolengthinthefield•1”clearancetocombustibles

Highly Customizable

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Single-VentSingle-Wall Vent Connectors

Insul-Vent®

Double-Wall Insulated Vent Connectors

Single-Ventisasinglewallflexibleventconnector.Single-Vent,likeInsul-Vent®,isdesignedtomakedifficultinstallationseasyandeconomical.Itreplacesrigidsinglewallpipeasaventconnector.Bothproducts,likeallourotherflexibleproducts,aremanufacturedwithourpatentedTriple-Lock™seam.Insul-Vent®andSingle-VentarecULuslistedandoffer1”clearancetocombustibles.

Insul-Vent®isadouble-wallinsulatedventconnector.Insul-Vent®isdesignedtomakeinsulatedconnectionsbetweenapplianceandcommonvent(i.e.B-Vent,masonrychimney,orZ-FLEX®chimneylinerproducts),easyandeconomical.Simplycuttodesiredlengthandattachquick-connectends.Nodrillingorscrewingisrequired.Plusiteliminatescostlyelbowsandaccessories.

Single Wall Vent Connector Kit Includes: •LengthofSingleWallFlex•ApplianceConnector•UniversalConnectorPartNo.:2SVKXXXDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3”,4”,5”,6”,7”,8”Lengths:Upto18’

Partsavailableseparately.

Double Wall Insulated Vent Connector Kit Includes: •LengthofDoubleWallFlex•ApplianceConnector•UniversalConnectorPartNo.:2SVKXXXDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3”,4”,5”,6”,7”,8”Lengths:Upto18’

Partsavailableseparately.

Flexible Gas-Vent ConnectorSystemsgAS ApplICAtIonS

Flexible Vent ConnectorSystems

Insul-Vent®andSingle-VentarelistedwithUnderwritersLaboratories–FileMH17194.

•newInsul-Vent®lateral“Y”installationeasierthanever

• Insul-Vent®flexready•Universallyadapts

toanyB-Vent

oil-VentSingle-Wall Vent Connectors

oil-VentDouble-Wall Insulated Vent Connectors

Oil-Ventsinglewallflexibleventconnectorisdesignedtomakedifficultinstallationseasyandeconomical.Itreplacesrigidsinglepipeasaventconnector.Bothproducts,likeallourotherflexibleproducts,aremanufacturedwithourpatentedtriplelockseam.Double-WallandSingle-WallOil-VentareULlistedandoffer1”clearancetocombustibles.

Oil-Ventdouble-wallinsulatedventconnectorisdesignedtomakeinsulatedconnectionsbetweenapplianceandcommonvent(i.e.L-Vent,masonrychimney,orZ-FLEX®chimneylinerproducts),easyandeconomical.Simplycuttodesiredlengthandattachquick-connectends.Nodrillingorscrewingisrequired.Plusiteliminatescostlyelbowsandaccessories.EquivalenttoTypeL-Vent.

oil-Vent Single Wall Vent Connector Kit Includes:•LengthofSingleWallFlex•ApplianceConnector•UniversalConnectorPartNo.:2OVSKITDia.:Dia.:|Lgth.:Diameters:3”,4”,5”,6”,7”,8”Lengths:Upto18’

Partsavailableseparately.

oil-Vent Double Wall Insulated Vent Connector Kit Includes: •LengthofDoubleWallFlex•ApplianceConnector•UniversalConnectorPartNo.:2OVIKITDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3”,4”,5”,6”,7”,8”Lengths:Upto18’

Partsavailableseparately.

Flexible Oil-Vent ConnectorSystemsoIl ApplICAtIonS

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OilInsul-Vent®andOilSingle-VentarelistedwithUnderwritersLaboratories–FileMH17194.

quick Connect ends

Benefits:•Cuttolengthonsite•Nodrillingorscrewing

required• Installsinhalfthetime•Eliminatescostlyelbows

andaccessories•1”clearanceto

combustibles

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Z-FleX Insul-liner™

pre-insulated Chimney liner for Category 1 gas Heating equipment & gas Fireplaces

Insul-Liner™isanother“simplesolution”fromZ-FLEX®.TheNationalFuelGasCode(NFPA54,ANSIZ223.1)recommendsthatlinersbeinsulatedincertainsituations.

Agoodruleofthumbistouseaninsulatedlinerinexteriorchimneysorwhenabrickchimneyhasnoclaylineratall.Theinsulationwillkeepthefluegaseswarmtopreventcondensation.Alsorefertotheequipmentmanufacturer’sinstructionsfortheirrecommendations.

Insul-Liner™replacesB-Ventwhenreliningamasonrychimney.

Insul-Liner™isinsulatedatthefactoryandprotectedwithanouteraluminumjacket.Thiseliminatesthetimeneededtoinsulateonthejobsiteandpreventsdamagetotheinsulationduringinstallation.Simplyremovefromtheboxandinstall.

Insul-liner™ Kit Includes:•InsulatedAluminumLiner•ChimneyFlashing•RainCap•MortarCollar•3ScrewsPartNo.:2GIAKXXDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3”,4”,5”,6”,7”,8”Lengths:15’

Insul-liner™ gas Fireplace Kit Includes:•InsulatedAluminumLiner•ChimneyFlashing•RainCap•FireplaceConnector•3ScrewsPartNo.:2GIAFKXDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:4”,5”,6”Lengths:15’

Aluminium Chimney GasLinerKitsgAS ApplICAtIonS

Aluminium Chimney System

Z-FLEX®chimneylinersarelistedwithUnderwritersLaboratories,FileMH13681

Special Characteristics

•PatentedTriple-Lock™MechanicalJoint

•ManufacturedfromDeadSoftPureAluminum

Significant Advantages

•GreaterFlexibility•ExceptionalStrength•CorrosionResistant•Air-tightandLeakproof•VibrationDeadeningProperties•LightWeight•HighlyPunctureResistant•HighPressureRating

Flashing•16”x16”Plate•GalvanizedMaterial•Strong

Flexible Aluminium liner

When to Z-FleX® a Chimney(from national gas Code)

•Whenamasonrychimneyhasnolineratall•Whendamagetoexistingchimneyliningisevident•Whenretrofitappliancehasfan-assistedcombustionandisventedalone•Whenadditionalorreplacementequipmentisinstalledoranapplianceis

convertedtogasfromanotherfuel•Whentheexistingchimneyisoversizedrelativetoheatingrequirement

rain Cap•Wind-proof•BirdResistant•Attractive•PreventsEntranceof

Moisture/Debris

Z-FleX® liner Kits and Connectors

•Z-FLEX®AluminumChimneyLinerKitscomecompletewitheverythingyouneedtoquicklyandeasilyinstallaprofessionalventingsystem.

•Z-FLEX®linerismanufacturedbyusingadeadsoftaluminumstripwhichisspirallywoundandmechanicallyjoinedtogetherforminganair-tightandleakproofTriple-Lock™seam.

•Z-FLEX®’sspeciallydesigned‘deepcorrugations’provideforgreaterflexibilityandeaseofinstallation.Theresultisaclearlysuperiorproductofferingincrediblelongevity.

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liner CouplingPartNo.:2CNNTRGDia.:Dia.:3”,4”,5”,6”,7”,8”,10”Customsizesavailable.Usedtoattachtwolengthsofvent.

Fireplace ConnectorGasFireplaceKitsonly.PartNo.:2ZSCPRPDia.:

universal B-Vent ConnectorPartNo.:2CNNBFCDia.:Dia.:3”,4”,5”,6”,7”,8”,10”ConnectsanyB-VenttoZ-FLEX®liner.

nose ConePartNo.:2NCXXXXDia.:Dia.:3”,4”,5”,6”,7”,8”,10”

Additional length Aluminum 2-ply linerPartNo.:2GAXXXXDia.:|Lgth.:Availableinmultiplesof5’to50’.

galvanized “y”PartNo.:2GAYXXXDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3”,4”,5”,6”,7”,8”Connectstwoventconnectorstocommonvent.

Aluminum liner Kit Includes: •2-PlyAluminumLiner•ChimneyFlashing•RainCap•MortarCollar•3ScrewsPartNo.:2GACKITDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3”,4”,5”,6”,7”,8”,10”Lengths:15’-50’

gas Fireplace Kit Includes: •2-PlyAluminumLiner•ChimneyFlashing•RainCap•FireplaceAdapter (SingleAppliance)•3ScrewsPartNo.:2GAFKXXDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3”,4”,5”,6”,7”,8”,10”Lengths:15’-50’

mortar Collar•SimpletoInstall•CleanLook•Corrosion-resistant

Material

BIRDPROOFRAINCAP

C H I M N E Y & V E N T I N G S O L U T I O N S

Stainless Steel Oil+SolidFuelLinerKitsAll Fuel ApplICAtIonS

pellet, oil & gas Kit Includes:•StainlessSteelLiner•ChimneyFlashing•RainCap•MortarCollar

PartNo.:2OILKTXDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3”-24”|Lengths:50’

All Fuel Insert Kit Includes:•StainlessSteelLiner•ChimneyFlashing•RainCap•DriplessConnector

PartNo.:2OILKTX_IDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3”-24”|Lengths:50’

All Fuel Kit Includes:•StainlessSteelLiner•ChimneyFlashing•RainCap

PartNo.:2ZFLKITDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3”-24”|Lengths:50’

Smoothcore Kit Includes:•StainlessSteelLiner•ChimneyFlashing•RainCap

PartNo.:2ZFSCKITDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3”-8”|Lengths:50’

Stainless Steel Chimney System

For use with natural Draft Appliances.NotintendedforusewithCategoryII,III,orIVgasburningappliancesasdefinedbytheNationalFuelGasCode,NFPA54,orotherappliancesthatresultincondensationorcorrosiveacidsonthelinerofthechimney,orthatcreatepositivepressuresinthechimneysystem.

Special Characteristics •PatentedTriple-Lock™

MechanicalJoint•Manufacturedfrom

specialhightemperatureandacid-resistantstainlesssteelexclusivetoZ-FLEX®

Flashing•16”x16”BasePlate•StainlessSteel

Material•Strong•CorrosionResistant

Flexible Stainless Steel liners

rain Cap•Wind-proof•BirdResistant•Attractive•PreventsEntrance

ofMoisture/Debris•CorrosionResistant

mortar Collar•Convenient•CleanLook•CorrosionResistant

Material•EasytoInstall

Significant Advantages •GreaterFlexibility•ExceptionalStrength•CorrosionResistant•Air-tightandLeakproof•VibrationDeadening

Properties•LightWeight•HighlyPuncture

Resistant•HighPressureRating

Smoothcore triple-lock™ liner•Eliminatesturbulence

inherentwithcorrugatedliners,improvingdraft

•Resistscorrosiveattackbynotimpedingtheflowofcondensatedowntheliner

•Lessopportunityforsoottoaccumulate

Z-FleX® Stainless Chimney Kitseverything you need to get the job done right.

Z-FLEX®StainlessSteelChimneyLinerKitscomecompletewitheverythingyouneedtoquicklyandeasilyinstallaprofessionalventingsystem.

ItismanufacturedfromspecialhightemperatureandacidresistantstainlesssteelexclusivetoZ-FLEX®.

Z-FLEX®’sspeciallydesigned‘deepcorrugations’provideforgreaterflexibilityandeaseofinstallation.Theresultisaclearlysuperiorproductofferingincrediblelongevity.

Stainless Steel Chimney System 7/8

Flex ready lock n’go tee (Cleanout)•3pc.withremoveable

snoutandcleanout•Allstainlesssteel•Fail-safemechanical

connectionfromsnouttobody

When to Z-FleX® a Chimney

•Whenamasonrychimneyhasnolineratall•Whendamagetoexistingchimneyliningisevident•Whennewburnerisinstalledonexistingequipment•Whenfiringrateofexistingburnerisreduced•Whenanewapplianceisconnectedtoanexistingchimney•Whentheexistingchimneyisoversizedrelativetoheatingequipment

nose ConePartNo.:2NCXXXXDia.:Dia.:3”–24”Toattachtoliner,attachropetoconeandpullropedownchimney.

top SupportPartNo.:2ZTSXXXDia.:Dia.:3”–24”

Stainless Steel Flex linerPartNo.:2ZLSSXXDia.:|Lgth.:PartNo.:2ZL294CDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:2”–24”Lengths:Upto50’ormultiplesof5’.

reducer/IncreaserReducerPartNo.:2RD(Dia)R:(Dia)X:IncreaserPartNo.:2IN(Dia)R:(Dia)X:Dia.:3”–24”

lock n’go teePartNo.:2ZFTXXDia.:Dia.:3”–24”Z-FLEX®Teesupplied.FlexReadyRigidTeealsoavailable.

rain CapPartNo.:2RNCAPSDia.:Dia.:3”–24”

Dripless type “A” ConnectorPartNo.:2CNNTRCDia.:Dia.:3”–24”UsedtomateZ-FLEX®Linertostove-pipeorwhengoingthroughafireplaceinsert.

Insulating Blanket w/Wrap & gear ClampsPartNo.:2INSKITDia.:Includes2gearclampsper5’section.

Stainless Steel Chimney FlashingStarterCollar16”x16”BasePartNo.:2ZSCSXXDia.:Dia.:3”–24”

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Stainless Steel rigid linerPartNo.:2ZR321FDia.:Lgth.:Dia.:3”–24”

Flexible S/S oval to roundPartNo.:2ZLSSORDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:6”,7”,8”,10”Note:Tobeusedinthoseareasthatarere-sealableinoneapplication.Ovalaccessoriesavailable.

Flexible S/S Full ovalStarterCollar16”x16”BasePartNo.:2ZLSSOXDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:6”,7”,8”,10”Note:Ovalaccessoriesavailable.

4-piece 90˚ elbowPartNo.:2RE90XXDia.:Dia.:3”–24”

Stainless Steel Dripless type “A” oval ConnectorPartNo.:2CNNTRAOV:|Dia.:Dia.:6”,7”,8”,10”UsedtojoinZ-FLEX®OvalLinertoOvalT-SectionandOvaltoOvalLinerorwhengoingthroughafireplaceadapter.

3-piece 45˚ elbowPartNo.:2RE45XXDia.:|Lgth.:Dia.:3”–24”

Stainless Steel Single oval Base/teePartNo.:2ZRBTOXDia.:Dia.:6”,7”,8”,10”

oval to round AdapterPartNo.:2ZRORAXDia.:Dia.:6”,7”,8”,10”

Stainless Steel ComponentsAll Fuel ApplICAtIonSContinuedfromPage8

Oval Liner SystemAll Fuel ApplICAtIonS

Advancing TheIndustry

liner Finders

ApplytherightlinereverytimewithLinerFinderfromZ-FLEX®.

OurGasandOilLinerFindersmakeitfastandeasytomatchtherightZ-FLEX®productandsizetothelinerapplication.Theconvenient“sliderule”designissimpletouse,portable,andfoolproof.

the easy to apply solution.

round to oval AdapterPartNo.:2ZRROAXDia.:Dia.:6”,7”,8”,10”

28% UPCHIMNEY

LOWER EFFICIENCY (Before 1992)

HEAT DISTRIBUTION

400 - 550F

70% TO HOUSE

2%STANDBY

18% UPCHIMNEY

HIGHER EFFICIENCY (After 1992)

275 - 450F

80% TO HOUSE

2%STANDBY

Higher Efficiency Produces Lower Stack Temperatures

Sincethefederalgovernmentrequiredmodernheatingequipmenttoachievehigherefficienciesin1992,safelyventingthemhasbecomemoreofachallenge.Today’smoreefficientequipmentproduceslowerfluegastemperaturesthanpre-1992equipment.Thelowtemperaturefluegasprovideslittlenaturaldraftinchimneysandismorelikelytocondenseintoanacidic,andcorrosive,solution.Theresultcancausepropertydamage,personalinjury,ordeath.Thenaturallawsofphysicsthatcontrolthisphenomenonpertaintoallgasandoilfiredequipment.

Ourthreemajorproductlines;chimneyliners,specialgasvent(AL29-4C®*stainlesssteel),andflexibleventconnectorsarealldesignedtopreventfluegascondensationorprotectagainstitscorrosiveeffects.MostoftheproductsZ-FLEX®hasdevelopedarenowrecommendedorrequiredbythefollowingnationalcodesandtestingagencies:

Safety Issues

• PatentedTriple-Lock™designforstrength.• Rightsizedpackagingtolowershippingcosts.• Bestavailablematerials/alloys.

• 30+yearsofmanufacturingexperience.• “Immediate”availability(24–72hr.leadtime).• ListedbyUnderwritersLaboratories.

Advanced products for maximum performance.

1992 national Fuel gas Code•VentingTablesforsizingChimneyLinersandVent

Connectorswhenaddingorreplacingequipment.• InsulatedConnectorsrequiredinatticsandother

“cold”spaces.

1997 nFpA 31 “Installation of oil Burning equipment”•VentingTablesforsizingChimneyLiners.

International Approval Services (formerly AgA) •June,1996–IASrequiresallCategoryIIIgasboilersand

furnacestouseaUL1738approvedventsystem(likeourZ-VENT®).

•July,1998–IASrequiresallCategoryIIIgasresidentialunitheaterstouseaUL1738approvedventsystem(likeourZ-VENT®).

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Z-FleX®TheFlexibleVentingSolutionsSpecialist.Z-Flex®,partoftheNovaflexGroup®ofcompanies,istheleadingmanufacturerofspecialtyventingsystemsforfurnaces,boilers,waterheaters,oilheaters,fireplaces,andmore.

Z-FLEX®hasbeenprovidingflexibleanswerstogas,oil,pelletandwoodventingapplicationssince1979.

Wehavepioneeredflexiblechimneylinersolutionsandspecialgasvent(AL29-4C®).*

Avarietyofinnovationsinmaterialsandconstructionhaveledtoproductsthatdeliver:

•Superiorperformanceandincreasedefficiency

•Easierhandlingandfaster,simplerinstallation

•Greaterreliability,safetyandincreasedservicelife

Tothatweaddresponsivecustomerservicealongwithexperttechnicalsupport.

TheNovaflexGroup®isafamilyownedmanufacturinggroupofcompanieswithoneofthebroadestproductrangesavailableinthemarketplacefortheHVAC,industrialventingandhoseindustries.Throughoutamorethanthirtyyearhistory,Novaflex®hasearnedasolidreputationforprovidinginnovativeandhighqualityproducts.*AL29-4CisaregisteredtrademarkofAlleghenyLudlumCorp.

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