USSC 5660 Installation And Operating Manual page 18

INSTALLING YOUR ROOM HEATER ‐ continued
1. Locate your Pellet Stove Room Heater in a location which meets the requirements of this manual, but
in an area where it does not interfere with the house framing, wiring, etc.
Install a non‐combustible hearth pad underneath the pellet stove. This pad should extend at least 6"
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(152mm) in front of the unit.
3. Place your Pellet Stove Room Heater on the hearth pad and locate the unit in manner that will leave
the exhaust vent with a minimum of 3" (75mm) clearance to any combustible wall.
4. If installing the optional air intake, locate the center of the combustion air intake pipe at the back of
your unit. Line up the center with the same spot on your exterior wall and cut a 2‐1/2" (64mm)
diameter hole through the wall.
5. Secure all vent joint connections with 3 screws. Seal the exhaust vent joint connections with high
temperature silicone sealant.
6. Locate the center of the exhaust pipe, at the back of the unit. Line up the center with the same spot
on the exterior wall a cut a 7" (178mm) diameter hole through the wall.
7. Install the wall thimble; (refer to the instructions which come with the wall thimble).
8. Install an approved exhaust vent through the wall; be sure to make sure that 3" (75mm) clearances
to combustibles are maintained.
9. Secure all vent joint connections with 3 screws. Seal the exhaust vent joint connections with high
temperature silicone sealant.
10. Install a Tee with a cleanout on the end of the exhaust pipe and then install approved venting
upward from there. Be sure to install support brackets every 5' (1525cm) to keep the venting straight
and secure.
11. Extend the exhaust vent through the roof flashing and ensure that the vertical cap is approximately
36" (900mm) above the roof.
FREESTANDING EXTERIOR VERTICAL INSTALLATION
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