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CB 1200 Pellet Stove
C. Equivalent Feet of Pipe
The table below can help you calculate the equivalent feet of pipe which is a method used to determine pellet vent size.
Figure 11.1.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to the owner’s information manual provided with this appli- ance. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or your dealer.
Example of 3
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Pellet Venting | # of | Feet of | Multipled | Equivalent | Components | |
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90o Elbow or Tee | 3 |
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Horizontal Pipe |
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Vertical Pipe |
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D. Pipe Selection Chart |
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The chart will help you in determining proper |
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venting size according to the equivalent feet of | Example 1 |
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pipe calculated above and the altitude above sea |
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Locate the calculated equivalent feet of pipe on | Length In Feet |
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the vertical left side of the chart. Move to the | Example 2 | 10 |
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If you fall below the diagonal line, 3 or 4 inch (76 |
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to 102mm) pipe may be used. If it is anywhere |
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The chart reveals that a 90° elbow is 5 times as | Figure 11.2 |
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restrictive to the flow of exhaust gases under | Example 1: If the equivalent length of pipe is 23 | |||
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positive pressure as 1 foot of horizontal pipe, and |
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a foot of horizontal pipe is twice as restrictive as |
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a foot of vertical pipe. |
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WARNING |
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Fire Risk.
Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles between firestops.
•ALWAYS maintain specified clearances around venting and firestop systems.
•Install firestops as specified.
Failure to keep insulation or other material away from vent pipe may cause fire.
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