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Security Chimneys secure pellet Installation Instructions Manual

Venting system for pellet, corn, oil, and biofuel appliances

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Installation Instructions
Venting System for Pellet, Corn, Oil,
and Biofuel appliances.

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Summary of Contents for Security Chimneys secure pellet

  • Page 1 Installation Instructions Venting System for Pellet, Corn, Oil, and Biofuel appliances.
  • Page 2 A MAJOR CAUSE OF VENT RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT DOUBLE WALL SECURE PELLET BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. NOTE: Read through all of these instructions before beginning your installation.
  • Page 3 VentIng SyStem for Pellet, Corn, oIl, and BIofuel aPPlIanCeS. CONTENTS Clearances, Vent Listing, Installation Notes, Lubricants & Gaskets ..4 Sealants, Fuel Selection, Best Practices ......5 Tools Needed, Permits, General Installation Instructions .
  • Page 4: Installation Notes

    Underwriters Laboratories as vent for listed appliances that burn oil, pellet, corn, and other INSTALLATION NOTES biofuels. Secure Pellet is also listed as a Proper planning for your Secure Pellet masonry reliner with the minimum clearance 0” installation will result in greater safety, from vent to masonry, and 0”...
  • Page 5 While corn with a moisture content of 15% LUBRICANTS & GASKETS may be allowed in the appliance, using a fuel Secure Pellet utilizes an internal O-ring with lower moisture content will help reduce gasket on the outside of the inner liner in the condensate formation.
  • Page 6 Figure 1 MAY NEED Eye Protection GENERAL INSTALLATION Gloves INSTRUCTIONS Screwdriver Secure Pellet is listed with a minimum 1” Hammer clearance to combustibles High-Temperature Waterproof (RTV) Sealant Tape Measure Saber or Keyhole Saw Follow the stove/appliance manufacturer’s Level and Plumb bob instructions.
  • Page 7 Ceiling Support or Firestop Spacer (Figure 3). Refer to Table 1 for the dimensions of the hole. SECURE PELLET FRAMING DIMENSIONS COMPONENT 3" & 4" Ceiling Support / 7 ¼”...
  • Page 8 Figure 4 Figure 5 CUT AWAY 1” MIN. CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Figure 6 Figure 7...
  • Page 9 C. Connect Pipe Adapter or Increaser Adapter to stove: Due to the variety of different stove collars, the Pipe Adapter will need high- temperature non-hardening sealant in order to achieve a leak-free connection. . D. Connect Pipe Sections. Attach Secure Pellet Pipe Sections by pushing male and female ends of pipe together and twisting until pipe is in locked position (Figure 4).
  • Page 10 A. Place the appliance according to manufacturer’s instructions. B. Cut and frame a square opening in the wall as specified in Table 1. Secure Pellet can be installed with the standard Wall Thimble Figure 10 or Wall Thimble Air Intake Kit for through the wall installations.
  • Page 11 Figure 12 excess flex to required length with snips. Secure flex to combustion air inlet of the stove with clamp provided. Only connect metal flex to the appliance; do not substitute or install plastic flex. The cover plate comes installed on the lower left corner of the thimble with intake guard pointing downward to deflect rain.
  • Page 12 and clearance to combustible distance if desired. Note: Fiberglass insulation is NOT APPROVED. C. Connect a Pipe Adapter and Pipe Section together then seal connection to rear exhaust outlet. Attach a Single Tee with Clean out adapter or a Double Tee with Clean-Out Adapter, and proceed attaching Pipe Sections up the wall.
  • Page 13 SECURE PELLET PIPE Figure 17 is attached. If you are burning Corn you must adjacent building and not less than 7 use a Round Horizontal Cap. Pipe Sections ft. (2.1m) above grade when located exposed to exhaust gases between wall and adjacent to public walkways.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION INTO A MASONRY existing Ceiling Support Box. D. Connect the appropriate size Chimney FIREPLACE Adapter to corresponding Secure Pellet Vent / 1. Have the masonry chimney inspected Chimney Adapter. by a certified chimney sweep or installer to E. Connect the appliance to the Chimney determine its structural condition.
  • Page 15 Push the sections together and twist to lock. Screws are not required for a firm lock, SECURE PELLET VERTICAL CAP Figure 21 SECURE PELLET...
  • Page 16 Figure 23 Figure 25 Figure 24...
  • Page 17: Masonry Chimney

    Figure 26 top of the masonry chimney. Pull the pipe up through the flashing to the desired height. 2. The Secure Pellet system is assembled Mark location of the Storm Collar. Slip the essentially the same as previously described Storm Collar down over the pipe and affix it to for installation in an existing masonry chimney the pipe with a 1/4”-long stainless steel sheet...
  • Page 18 Ceiling Support Box to correspond to the line of the roof pitch, as shown in (Figure 28). Allow for the Support Box to protrude below the low side of the finished ceiling a minimum of 2 inches. 2. Position the appliance at its proper location on the floor.
  • Page 19 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31...
  • Page 20: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Figure 32 12-inches above the roof before attaching Termination Cap (Figure 32). 10. After all Secure Pellet Pipe Sections and components are assembled and connected down to the appliance seal and secure the Appliance Adapter to stove. Using a level, make slight adjustments in the position of the appliance until the pipe is truly vertical.
  • Page 21 5. To increase the life of Secure Pellet, coat all exterior metal parts with high temperature, rustproof paint. This is highly recommended, particularly in areas near the ocean. 6. In case of a chimney fire, close all appliance draft openings shut off appliance and call your Fire Department.
  • Page 24 SeCurIty ChImneyS lImIted lIfetIme Warranty this Security Chimneys international, ltd. (SCil) limited lifetime warranty warrants your residential vent and/or chimney system to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of manufacture. this limited lifetime warranty includes all components and fittings, except termination caps and Secure black Sw single wall black stove pipe.