Lenoxx Electronics Optima 3 FS operation manual Vent Termination

INSTALLTION

VENT TERMINATION

Do not terminate vent in an enclosed or semi-enclosed area such as: carports, garage, attic, crawl space, under a deck, porch, narrow walkway, closely fenced area, or any location that can build up a concentration of fumes such as a stairwell, covered breezeway etc.

Vent surfaces can get hot enough to cause burns if touched. Adults should supervise children when they are in the area of a hot stove. Non-combustible shielding or guards may be required.

Termination Cap: The termination of the outside chim- ney of the pellet stove shall be located in accordance with the following:

A.Higher than 3’ (.92m) above any forced air inlet (air conditioner, etc.) located within 10’ (3m).

B.Not less than 4’ (1.2m) below, 4’ (1.2m) horizontally from or 1’ (3.1m) above any gravity air inlet (door, win- dow, etc.) which flue gases could re-enter the dwelling.

C.Not less than 2’ (.6m) from combustible materials such as an adjacent buildings, fences, protruding parts of the structure, roof overhang, plants and shrubs, etc. and not less than 7’ (2.1m) above grade when located adja- cent to the public sidewalks (access). The final termina- tion of the exhaust system must be configured so that flue gases do not jeopardize the safety of people pass- ing by, overheat combustible portions of nearby struc- tures or enter the dwelling.

D.Not less than 3’ (.92m) below an eave (maximum overhang of 3’ (.92m) or any construction that pro- jects more than 2” (51mm) from the plane of the wall.

E.The distance from the bottom of termination to grade is 12” (305mm) minimum. This is conditional upon plants and nature of grade surface: Be careful to choose a location for the vent termination, which does not expose people or shrubs to high heat from the exhaust gases. The exhaust gases are not hot enough to ignite grass, plants and shrubs located in the vicinity of the termination although they should be a minimum of 3’ (.92m) away. The grade surface un- der the termination must not be a lawn.

F.Since sparks may escape from the exhaust pipe of any stove, use caution when positioning the vent pipe. Refer to pipe manufacturer’s instructions when installing and terminating the exhaust. The vent pipe should be horizontal and never run the pipe in a downward direction (recommend a ¼” (7mm) rise per foot horizontal).

Notes:

•It is not recommended to terminate exhaust vent on the prevailing wind side of the house.

•It is not recommended using a termination cap with a screen (fly ash can collect in a screen resulting in blockage).

Site Built Residential Home

Chimney Height Requirements

The vent termination height required is - USA, 1-foot minimum; Canada 3-feet minimum above the roof pene- tration point as illustrated below (Ref. USA - National Standard, NFPA 211, Clause 7-4.1 and Canada National Standard CSA B365-01, Clause 5.6). Check with your local building official for additional requirements for your area.

TERMINATION CAP MUST BE LISTED TO UL 641 AND ULC S609 *

USA 1 Foot Minimum

CANADA 3 Feet Minimum

TERMINATION HEIGHT IS

MEASURED ABOVE THE

HIGHEST POINT WHERE

IT PASSES THROUGH

THE ROOF SURFACE.

Manufactured (Mobile) Home

Chimney Height Requirements

The chimney must extend 3’ (.92m) above the level of roof penetration and a minimum of 2’ (.61m) higher than any roof surface within 10’ (3m) (see below). Check with your local building officials for additional requirements for your area.

TOP OF FLUE MUST BE 3’ HIGHER THAN

REQUIRES A LISTED HIGHEST POINT OF ROOF PENETRATION TERMINATION CAP *

TOP OF FLUE MUST BE 2’

HIGHER THAN ANY PART OF

ROOF WITHIN 10’ HORIZONTAL

To pass inspection in nearly any jurisdiction, the chimney must meet both safety and exhaust flow requirements. The (3’ by) 2’ by 10’ rule applies to both masonry and factory built chimneys.

*Ref. NFPA 211 Clause 7 – 4.1.2, Vents installed with a listed cap shall terminate in accordance with the terms of the cap’s listings.

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