PLANNING—EXHAUST SYSTEMS
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:
1.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.
2.Exception: A single wall “All Fuel” Stainless Steel chimney liner may be used inside a fireplace or fireplace installations (fig. 8) .
3.Some venting manufactures do make “PL” vent for use with wood pellet fuel only and another type of “PL” vent for corn or bio mass fuels. If in doubt, plan for the future and use the corn or
4.Use 4” dia. vent if vent or liner height is over 15’ or if installation is over 3.000’ above sea level. NOTE: 4” diameter vent may be used in all installations. If in doubt, use 4” dia. vent.
VENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
A “Clean Out Tee” (4) must be installed at the bottom of all vertical runs. These “Tee’s” are to assist in periodically cleaning the vent. Single or Double clean out tees may be used. The exhaust system must be installed so the entire system can be cleaned without disassembly.
Termination must exhaust above the fresh air inlet elevation, and parallel or above the exhaust output of the
It is highly recommended that at least 3 feet of vertical pipe (5) 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 1/4” rise every 12” of travel after 3’ long.
Pellet vent connections must be sealed gas tight. Use
Seal each vent section by injecting a liberal amount of sealant into the gap and/or wrap with foil tape.
It is strongly recommended that the exhaust system be terminated on the prevailing wind side of the home.
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