Quadra-Fire QUADRA-FIRE CONTOUR Chimney and Exhaust Connection, Vent Termination Requirements

Contour Pellet Stove

CHIMNEY AND EXHAUST CONNECTION

1.Chimney & Connector: Use 3" (76mm) or 4" (102mm) diameter type "L" or "PL" venting system.

2.Mobile Home: Approved for all listed pellet vent. If using the 3" (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter Kit (part #811-0860), or the 3" (76mm) to 6" (152mm) Offset Collar (part #812-3570), use listed double wall flue connector. An Outside Air Kit (part #811-0871), must be used with manufactured home installation.

3.Residential: The 3" (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter Kit (#811-0860), and 3" (76mm) to 6" (152mm) Offset Collar (part #812-3570), are tested to use 24 gauge single wall flue connector or listed double wall flue connector to Class A listed metal chimneys, or masonry chimneys meeting ICBO standards for solid fuel appliances.

4.The stove is approved for all 3" (76mm) or 4" (102mm) diameter listed pellet vent. It can be either vertically or horizontally vented.

5.Install vent at clearances specified by the vent manufacturer.

6.Be sure to secure exhaust venting system to the stove with at least three set screws. Also secure all connector pipe joints with at least three screws through each joint.

NOTE: All pipe must be sealed using welded seam pipe whenever possible. Seal pipe joints with high temperature silicone (500°F [260°C] minimum rated only).

VENT TERMINATION REQUIREMENTS

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

2.Vent surfaces can get hot enough to cause burns if touched. Noncombustible shielding or guards may be required.

3.Termination must exhaust above air inlet elevation. It is recommended that at least 5' (1.5m) of vertical pipe be installed when appliance is vented directly through a wall. This will create a natural draft, which will help prevent the possibility of smoke or odor venting into the home during appliance shutdown. It will also keep exhaust from causing a nuisance or hazard by exposing people or shrubs to high temperatures. The safest and preferred venting method is to extend the vent vertically through the roof.

4.Venting should terminate not less than 4' (1.2m) below, not less than 4' (1.2m) horizontally from, and not less than 1' (305mm) above doors and windows, or gravity or ventilation air inlets into the building.

5.Distance between bottom of termination and grade should be 1' (305mm) minimum. This is conditional upon plants in the area, and nature of grade surface. The grade surface must be a noncombustible material (i.e., rock, dirt). Distance between bottom of termination and public walkway should be 7' (2.1m) minimum.

6.Distance to combustible materials should be 2' (51mm) minimum. This includes adjacent buildings, fences,

VENTING GRAPH

When running vertically with pellet venting, the following chart can be used to determine whether to use 3" or 4"

(7.6cm or 10.2cm) diameter pipe

IN FEET	30
						4" (102mm) Diameter Pipe Only
PIPE LENGTH	20
EQUIVALENT	10
		3" or 4" (76mm or 102mm) Diameter Pipe
	0
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

ALTITUDE IN THOUSANDS OF FEET

VENTING PIPE TABLE

The table below can help you determine the equivalent feet of pipe used for venting when installing a pellet appliance.

Pellet Venting	# of Elbows or	Multiplied	Equivalent	Component
Component	Feet of Pipe	By:	Feet	Equivalent Feet
90° Elbow or Tee		x	5
45° Elbow		x	3
Horizontal Pipe		x	1
Vertical Pipe		x	.5
	Total Equivalent Feet:

October 10, 2001 6 250-5583