8Installation
Venting the Pellet Stove
•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.
Maximum 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° & one 90° elbow, etc.).
Pellet Vent Type
•Must be Type "L" vent and/or Type "L" chimney liner.
•Use 4" dia. vent if vent height is over 15' or if installation is over 4,000' above sea level.
Installing the Pellet Vent
•Pellet vent connections must be sealed airtight with 500° F. RTV silicone and screwed together with at least three sheet metal screws.
.RTV °F 500Silicone
Seal each vent section by injecting a liberal amount of 500° F. RTV silicone into the gap between sections.
•Use a "tee" directly off of the insert - this allows for an easy "cleanout" for flyash.
Use a “tee” directly |
off the insert. |
This cleanout can |
be detached to |
remove flyash. |
Pellet Vent Termination
•Termination must be a minimum 6" above the top of the chimney (NOTE: the chimney must meet local codes for height above the roof or other obstructions).
•Must have an approved cap (to prevent water from entering).
•Must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material.
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