INSTALLATION - ADVANTAGE II-T C INS
IMPORTANT- Make sure the chimney and firebox are clean and free of soot and ashes before installation begins. Fail- ure to do so may result in the transfer of soot into the room by way of the Room Air Blower.
Positive Flue Connection without a Full Reline
(not allowed in Canada)
(USA Only) Venting Into an Existing Chimney
This pellet insert may be installed into a ma- sonry fireplace (built to UBC 37 or ULC S628 standards) or a factory built fireplace (built to
The vent pipe must extend a minimum of 18” above the damper. The existing chimney must not be corroded or damaged in any way.
Positive Flue Connec- tion into a Masonry Fireplace without a Full Reline – Advantage
The Advantage
UL 127 or ULC S610 standards) as illus- trated on this page. When installing into a masonry chimney, it is recommended that the exhaust vent be extended to the top of the chimney as shown on the following page. However, if the vent pipe does not extend to the top of the chimney, the vent must extend a minimum of 18” above the damper. You must seal the damper area so that the air / exhaust in the chimney cannot communicate with the air in the fireplace firebox (this is a positive flue connection. See the following instructions for one method of sealing flue).
(USA & Canada) Direct Connection / Posi- tive Flue Connection
In Canada, this appliance requires a full re- line when installing into a masonry fireplace. In the USA, as a minimum the vent connec-
Mantel
18” Min.
1” Min. (25 mm) to Trim
Optional Clean Out Access Door
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tor from the insert flue outlet must extend a minimum of 18” above the damper and the damper area must be sealed to prevent dilu- tion air from entering the chimney which will affect proper drafting of appliance.
(457 mm) to
Mantel
♦6” Min. Floor
Protection
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Clean Out
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See the following instructions for acceptable methods for sealing chimney throat.
Approved Methods of Achieving a Positive Flue Connection - A qualified installer should evaluate the existing fireplace to determine the best method for achieving a positive flue connection between the vent pipe or liner and the chimney. The most common method for achieving a positive flue connection in masonry fireplaces is to secure a
VENT TERMINATION WHEN LINER IS USED.
A section of pellet vent pipe (listed to UL 641 or ULC S609) is required at the top where exposed to the elements (see illustration below).
place throat using masonry screws. Other acceptable methods include packing non- combustible material (i.e. rockwool) around
1' Section of PL Vent - Listed to UL 641 & ULC S609
3" or 4" liner (listed to UL 1777 or ULC S635)
Pellet Vent Cap - Listed to UL 641 & ULC S609
Chase Cover
the vent pipe or using a flue adapter. What- ever “seal off” method is used must effec- tively seal the area to prevent room air pas- sage to the chimney cavity of the fireplace.
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