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.
MAXIMUM VENTING SIZE:
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 bracket every 5’ when on the exterior wall.
If appliance is installed above 4,000’ elevation, always use 4” diameter venting.
Vent height and run must not exceed the distance shown in the
To achieve optimum performance, keep vent runs as short as possible. Especially on horizontal installations.
Use 4” Diameter “PL” Vent If venting outside of shaded area.
Use 3” or 4” Diameter “PL” Vent, if venting in shaded area.
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VENT INSTALLATION:
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
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