Chimney & Exhaust Connections; Equivalent Feet Of Pipe - Quadra-Fire MTVERNINSAE-MBK Owner's Manual

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E. 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. If using
the 3 inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter Kit or the 3
to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter, use Listed
double wall fl ue connector. A Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit
must be used with manufactured home installations.
3. Residential: The 3 inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter
Kit and the 3 to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter
are tested to use 24 gauge single wall fl ue connector or
Listed double wall fl ue 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.
6. DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST
VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.
7. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE
SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
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 specifi cally designed for corn. Follow
the instructions from the venting manufacturer.
F. 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 15.1.
Figure 15.1
November 22, 2011
Example of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination Calculation
WARNING! RISK OF FIRE!
• 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.
WARNING! RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE!
• Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
• Refer to the owner's information manual provided with this
appliance.
• For assistance or additional information consult a qualifi ed
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 specifi c fuel type.
7036-135G
Mt. Vernon Pellet Insert (AE)
WARNING
Multiplied Equivalent
Equivalent Feet
By Feet
X 5
X 3
X 1
X 0.5
Total Equivalent Feet
Components
15
7
1
23
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