Operating instructions

Stove Vent Pipe/ln ta ke Installa tion
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ONLY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER INSTALL
YOUR PELLET STOVE. THE FOLLOWING INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
MUST BE FOLLOWED TO ENSURE CONFORMITY WITH BOTH THE SAFETY
LISTING OF THE STOVE AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES.
General guidelines for installing the exhaust system:
A 3 or 4 inch listed type "L" pellet vent exhaust system must be used for freestanding installations and
attached (and sealed) to the pipe connector provided on the back of the stove. Use a 3-to-4 inch adapter or
a 3-to-4 inch Tee in order to run
4 inch pipe.
The vent termination must be located no less than
48" (1.2114 from any opening through which flue gases
could re-enter the building,
(i.e. windows and doors) not less than 24" (.6m) from an adjacent building,
and not less than
7' (2.2m) above grade when located near public walkways. The final termination of the
exhaust system must be configured so that flue gases do not jeopardize the safety of people passing by,
overheat combustible portions of nearby structures or enter the building. Keep brush, plants and shrubs at
least 36"
(.9m) away from vent termination. Since sparks may escape from the exhaust pipe of any stove,
always use caution when positioning the vent pipe. (Refer to pipe manufacturer's instructions when
installing and terminating the exhaust.)
Ninety-degree elbows accumulate fly ash and soot which reduces the exhaust flow and performance of the
stove. Horizontal runs of pipe will collect fly ash as well. It
is recornmended that a single or double clean-
out 'tee' be installed at every 90 degree turn so that fly ash can accumulate at the bottom of the 'tee'. If a
90 degree turn connects a vertical run of pipe to a horizontal run (as you follow the exhaust away from the
stove), a tee
is not required. At any other 90 degree turn, installation of a clean-out tee is recommended to
permit periodic cleaning of both the horizontal and vertical runs of pipe.
Total length of horizontal vent must not exceed
25ft. (7.7m). See page 17
CAUTION: On all direct vent installations (short, horizontal runs); care should be taken when choosing
a location for terminating the vent.
(It is NOT recommended to directly vent the exhaust on the prevail-
ing wind side of the house).
"DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THlS UNIT".
"DO NOT CONNECT
THlS TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE".
FIREPLACE INSERT:
A 3" single-wall, stainless steel flexible or rigid exhaust pipe may be used for insert installations and must
be attached to the stainless steel exhaust tee provided with each insert model stove.
When venting into an existing chimney (masonry or factory built) thechimney must be cleaned, with all
creosote, dust and ashes removed.
The "L" vent or single wall stainless exhaust system must be installed so as to be GAS TIGHT! The vent
manufacturer's installation procedures must be followed. In addition, pipe connections, joints and all pipe
seams within the home should be sealed with room temperature vulcanizing, high temperature
silicone sealer
(RTV).
If an insert is to be installed into an unlined masonry chimney, 3" or 4" rigid or flex pipe must be extended
to the top of the existing chimney. The top of the existing chimney should be sealed with a metal plate after
the pellet vent has been installed.