Vent Termination Instructions - American Energy Systems T-40 AC Owner's Installation And Operation Manual

VENT TERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: The following are general instructions for installing this appliance.
THE VENT PIPE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE
FOLLOWED FOR THE VENT PIPE BEING USED. USE ONLY 3 INCH
LISTED TYPE PL PELLET VENT PIPE.
WARNING: Shut off all electrical power to the wall or room where the appliance is going
to be installed before cutting any holes. Be careful not to drill or cut into any water lines or
electrical wiring as water damage or electrical fire may result.
Upon determining the best location for your new appliance, maintain at least the minimum
allowable clearances. Line up a plumb bob to the flue collar on the stove with the location for
the hole in the wall or ceiling before drilling or cutting any holes. (See rear exhaust and air inlet
locations under the CLEARANCE section of this manual)
Prepare the vent pipe for painting by wiping down with straight vinegar. Rinse vinegar off with
clean water and allow the pipe to dry. Use a high temperature paint as directed by the
manufacturer (the standard paint is model #6201 charcoal stove-brite).
Drill and enlarge the hole as required for installation of the vent pipe and components per the
pipe manufacturer's instructions.
Connect the pipe and lock the joints as directed by the pipe manufacturer, and secure the vent
pipe to the flue collar on the back of the stove. Add a small bead of RTV high temperature
silicone around the outside edge of the flue collar prior to securing the vent pipe. Drill and
attach the vent pipe to the flue collar with sheet metal screws.
Do not terminate the vent in any enclosed or semi-enclosed area, such as a carport, garage, attic,
crawl space, under a sun deck or porch, in a narrow walkway or closely fenced area, stairway,
covered breezeway, or any other location which can build up a concentration of flue gases.
Vent surfaces can become hot enough to cause burns if touched. Non-combustible shielding or
guards may be required.
NOTE: THE VENT PIPE SHOULD BE INSPECTED FREQUENTLY TO VERIFY THE
INTEGRITY OF THE VENTING SYSTEM AND TO INSURE THAT NO
OBSTRUCTIONS OR BUILD-UP EXIST WITHIN THE VENT PIPE. FAILURE TO
INSPECT THE VENT PIPE CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OR HAZARDOUS
OPERATION OF THE STOVE.
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