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1. | Chimney & Connector: Use 3 or 4 inch |
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| Do not terminate vent in any enclosed or |
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2. | Mobile Home: Approved for all listed pellet vent. Use |
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4. Install vent at clearances specified by the |
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5. Secure exhaust venting system to the appliance with at |
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least 3 screws. Also secure all connector pipe joints with | people or shrubs to high temperatures. The safest and | |
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NOTE: All pipe must be welded seam pipe whenever pos- sible. Seal pipe joints with high temperature silicone (500°F [260°C] minimum rated only).
NOTE: If burning shelled field corn, you must use approved venting specifically designed for corn. Follow the instruc- tions from the venting manufacturer.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
•Only LISTED venting components may be used.
•NO OTHER vent components may be used. Substitute or damaged vent components may impair safe operation.
WARNING
Vent surfaces get HOT, can cause burns if touched.
2. Distance from doors and opening windows, or gravity or ventilation air inlets into building:
a.Not less than 48 inches (1219mm) below;
b.Not less than 48 inches (1219mm) horizontally from;
c.Not less than 12 inches (305mm) above.
3.Distance from permanently closed windows:
a.Not less than 12 inches (305mm) below, horizontally from or above.
4. Distance between bottom of termination and grade should be 12 inches (305mm) minimum. This is con- ditional upon plants in the area, and nature of grade surface. The grade surface must be a
5. Distance to combustible materials must be 24 inches (610mm) minimum. This includes adjacent buildings, fences, protruding parts of the structure, roof overhang, plants and shrubs, etc.
6.Termination Cap Location (Home Electrical Service)
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•Clearance of a termination cap below electrical service shall be the same as minimum clearance to vinyl soffits.
•Clearance of a termination cap above electrical service will be 12 inches (305mm) minimum.
•Location of the vent termination must not obstruct or interfere with access to the electrical service.
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