Dansons Group HCF300, HCF120, HCS, HCJ Exhaust Systems General, Pellet Vent Type, Venting Distance

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EXHAUST SYSTEMS (GENERAL)

PELLET VENT MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM 3” CLEARANCE TO ANY COMBUSTIBLE

(INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER).

DO NOT CONNECT THE PELLET VENT TO A VENT SERVING ANY OTHER APPLIANCE

OR STOVE.

DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.

PELLET VENT TYPE:

Must be an approved 3” or 4” Diameter Type ”PL” vent, vented to the outside (fig. 7) or connect the vent to a factory built type “A” chimney using an adaptor; and/or “All Fuel” Stainless Steel chimney liner for masonry fireplace installations (fig. 8) . Use 4” dia. vent if vent or liner height is over 15’ or if installation is over 4,000’ above sea level.

VENTING DISTANCE:

Maximum venting height is 33’. Maximum horizontal offset is 10’. Use no more than 180 of elbows (two 90 elbows, or two 45 elbows

&one 90 elbow, etc), plus termination.

Vent must have a support

 

 

 

 

 

Use 4” Diameter “PL” Vent

bracket every 5’ when on

the exterior wall.

If venting outside of

 

 

shaded area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If appliance is installed

 

 

above 4,000’ elevation,

Use 3” or 4” Diameter

 

always use 4” diameter

“PL” Vent, if venting in

 

venting.

shaded area.

 

Vent height and run must

 

 

not exceed the distance

 

 

shown in the un-shaded

 

 

region of chart.

 

 

To achieve optimum

 

 

performance, keep vent runs

 

 

as short as possible.

 

 

Especially on horizontal

 

 

installations.

 

 

0’

5’

10’

VENT INSTALLATION:

33’

30’

25’

20’

15’

10’

5’

0’

Termination must exhaust above the air inlet elevation, and parallel or above the exhaust output of the pellet appliance. It is recommended that at least 3’ of vertical pipe be installed to create some natural draft. This is to help prevent the possibility of smoke or odor during the appliance shut down.

Horizontal sections must have a ¼” rise every 12” of travel after 3’ long.

Pellet Vent connections must be sealed with HI-Temp RTV Silicone and screwed together with at least 3 x 3/8” long stainless steel screws. Seal each vent section by injecting a liberal amount of HI- TEMP RTV silicone sealant into the gap.

Copyright 2004

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Cheap Charlie Owner’s Manual

Canadian Comfort Industries

www.dansons.com

Dansons Group Inc.

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Contents Cheap Charlie Dear Cheap Charlie Owner Canadian Comfort Industries Dansons Group IncTable of Contents Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Specifications L120 LOW Limit Switch Automatic Safety FeaturesL250 High Limit Switch F140 FAN Limit SwitchInstallation Options Include Installation OptionsRead this Entire Manual Before YOU Install and USE Your Cheap Charlie Home & Shop HeaterInstallation Check List Pellet Vent Type Vent InstallationExhaust Systems General Venting DistancePellet Vent Termination Figures 7 Vent Termination ClearancesOutside AIR Through The Wall Kits IncludeFloor Protection Requirements Freestanding InstallationHeater Placement Minimum Clearances to CombustiblesClearances Corner Installation Alcove InstallationThrough the Wall Direct INSTALLATION. Figure Vertical Installations Figures 19 COMMON, but not inclusive, Vertical Installation Designs areMobile Home Installation Operating Your Stove HOW Your Cheap Charlie Heater WorksLighting stove manually No Igniter NON-Thermostat Mode Lighting Your StoveBasic Overview HOW the Board WorksAuger Cycle Trim Pots Fine Tune Adjustments- Factory SettingsShutting the Stove OFF FAN Speed Convection or heatingPerformance Enhancement Tips Damper Adjustment GuidelineExcessive Combustion Air Initial Appliance Burn Setup StartPellet Quality Fine Tuning the Pellet Feed RatesPellet Fuel Pellet ConsumptionFines PFI Pellet StandardsRequired Routine Cleaning Every 2 -3 Days / WeeklyPeriodic Maintenance Check and Clean the HopperPeriodic Maintenance … Trouble Shooting Problem SolutionLimited Warranty Extended WarrantyBurn box INSERTING, Removing & Adjusting the Burn GrateAppendix a Upper Grate LipAppendix a Burn Grate … Damper Adjustment Guideline Lack of Combustion Air Appendix BOptional Accessories Appendix CAppendix D Replacement PartsSee Your Cheap Charlie Dealer for Additional Info High / LOW Cycle Option Flashing 3 Appendix EOperation On / OFF Option Flashing 1Installation Steps Tools NeededPurpose How to InstallTools Needed Service & Maintenance Log