INSTALLATION
VENT TERMINATION
Do not terminate vent in an enclosed or
Vent surfaces can get hot enough to cause burns if touched. Adults should supervise children when they are in the area of a hot stove.
Termination Cap: The termination of the outside chim- ney of the pellet stove shall be located in accordance with the following:
A.Higher than 3’ (.92m) above any forced air inlet (air conditioner, etc.) located within 10’ (3m).
B.Not less than 4’ (1.2m) below, 4’ (1.2m) horizontally from or 1’ (3.1m) above any gravity air inlet (door, window, etc.) which flue gases could
C.Not less than 2’ (.6m) from combustible materials such as an adjacent buildings, fences, protruding parts of the structure, roof overhang, plants and shrubs, etc. and not less than 7’ (2.1m) above grade when located adjacent to the public sidewalks (ac- cess). The final termination of the exhaust system must be configured so that flue gases do not jeop- ardize the safety of people passing by, overheat combustible portions of nearby structures or enter the dwelling.
D.Not less than 3’ (.92m) below an eave (maximum overhang of 3’ (.92m) or any construction that pro- jects more than 2” (51mm) from the plane of the wall.
E.The distance from the bottom of termination to grade is 12” (305mm) minimum. This is conditional upon plants and nature of grade surface: Be careful to choose a location for the vent termination which does not expose people or shrubs to high heat from the exhaust gases. The exhaust gases are not hot enough to ignite grass, plants and shrubs located in the vicinity of the termination although they should be a minimum of 3’ (.92m) away. The grade surface under the termination must not be a lawn.
F.Since sparks may escape from the exhaust pipe of any stove, use caution when positioning the vent pipe. Refer to pipe manufacturer’s instructions when installing and terminating the exhaust. The vent pipe should be horizontal and never run the pipe in a downward direction (recommend a 1/4” (7mm) rise per foot horizontal).
Notes:
•It is not recommended to terminate exhaust vent on the prevailing wind side of the house.
•It is not recommended using a termination cap with a screen (fly ash can collect in a screen re- sulting in blockage).
Site Built Residential Home
Chimney Height Requirements
The vent termination height required is - USA,
TERMINATION CAP MUST BE LISTED TO UL 641 AND ULC S609 *
USA 1 Foot Minimum
CANADA 3 Feet Minimum
TERMINATION HEIGHT IS
MEASURED ABOVE THE
HIGHEST POINT WHERE
IT PASSES THROUGH
THE ROOF SURFACE.
Manufactured (Mobile) Home
Chimney Height Requirements
The chimney must extend 3’ (.92m) above the level of roof penetration and a minimum of 2’ (.61m) higher than any roof surface within 10’ (3m) (see below). Check with your local building officials for additional requirements for your area.
TOP OF FLUE MUST BE 3’ HIGHER THAN
REQUIRES A LISTED HIGHEST POINT OF ROOF PENETRATION TERMINATION CAP *
TOP OF FLUE MUST BE 2’
HIGHER THAN ANY PART OF
ROOF WITHIN 10’ HORIZONTAL
To pass inspection in nearly any jurisdiction, the chimney must meet both safety and exhaust flow requirements. The (3’ by) 2’ by 10’ rule applies to both masonry and factory built chimneys.
*Ref. NFPA 211 Clause 7 – 4.1.2, Vents installed with a listed cap shall terminate in accordance with the terms of the cap’s listings.
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