Chimney & Exhaust Connections; Equivalent Feet Of Pipe - Quadra-Fire MT VERNON Pellet Insert Advanced Energy (AE) MTVERNINSAE-CSB Owner's Manual

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B. Chimney and Exhaust Connection
Chimney & Connector: Use 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm)
1.
diameter type "L" or "PL" venting system. It can be vented
vertically or horizontally.
2. Mobile Home: Approved for all Listed pellet vent. Use
Listed double wall flue connector. A Quadra-Fire Outside
Air Kit must be used with manufactured home installa-
tions.
3. Residential: Use 24 gauge single wall flue connector or
Listed double wall flue connector to Class A Listed metal
chimneys, or masonry chimneys meeting International
Residential Code standards for solid fuel appliances.
4. INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE
VENT MANUFACTURER.
5. Secure exhaust venting system to the appliance with at
least 3 screws. Also secure all connector pipe joints with
at least 3 screws through each joint.
NOTE: All pipe must be welded seam pipe whenever
possible. Seal pipe joints with high temperature silicone
(500°F [260°C] minimum rated only).
NOTE: If burning shelled field corn, you must use
approved venting specifically designed for corn. Follow
the instructions from the venting manufacturer.
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 13.1.
2 ft.
3 ft.
2 ft.
Figure 13.1
September 1, 2008
Example of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination Calculation
2 ft.
Fire Risk.
• Only LISTED venting components may be
used.
• NO OTHER vent components may be used.
Substitute or damaged vent components may
impair safe operation.
Vent surfaces get HOT, can cause burns
if touched. Non-combustible shielding or
guards may be required.
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.
Pellet Venting # of Feet of
Component Elbows Pipe
o
90 Elbow or Tee 3
o
45 Elbow
Horizontal Pipe 7
Vertical Pipe 2
Note: This is a generic example and is not
intended to represent any specific fuel type.
7036-135E
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE)
WARNING
WARNING
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Multiplied Equivalent Components
Equivalent Feet
By Feet
X 5
X 3
X 1
X 0.5
Total Equivalent Feet
15
7
1
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