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

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.

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