Venting system for pellet and corn stoves (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for Simpson PelletVent Pro
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Installation Instructions Biofuel Venting System For Pellet and Corn Stoves C o m p l e t e V e n t i n g S o l u t i o n s f o r t h e H e a r t h I n d u s t r y NorthlineExpress.com http://www.northlineexpress.com Toll-Free 1-866-667-8454...
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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 PELLETVENT PRO BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. NOTE: Dear Customer, Installer, or End User:...
NFPA 211 rules are followed for minimum appliances that burn oil, pellet, corn, and other distance from windows and openings. biofuels. PelletVent Pro is also listed as a 3. Do not mix and match with other masonry reliner with the minimum clearance manufacturer’s products or improvised...
SEALANTS in the vent, which can lead to accelerated vent corrosion. Keep the vent for corn- PelletVent Pro does not need sealant burning appliances short wherever possible to be used at pipe joints, but in certain to maintain hot flue gas temperatures and circumstances sealant may be used if desired.
Over firing can damage GENERAL INSTALLATION the appliance and vent. INSTRUCTIONS PelletVent Pro is listed with a minimum 1” If the vent exit is on top of the stove clearance to combustibles (Figures 1): A. Place the appliance according to the Follow the stove/appliance manufacturer’s...
Pipe Adapter will need high- temperature non-hardening sealant in order to achieve a leak-free connection. . D. Connect Pipe Sections. Attach PelletVent Pro Pipe Sections by pushing male and female PELLETVENT PRO FRAMING DIMENSIONS COMPONENT 3" & 4" Ceiling Support / 7" x 7"...
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F. ALWAYS MAINTAIN AT LEAST 1” CLEARANCE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS TO THE VENT PIPE. G. When the PelletVent Pro enters the attic, install an Attic Insulation Shield around the vent (Figure 6). This will prevent insulation and debris from collecting near the vent pipe.
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A. Place the appliance according to manufacturer’s instructions. B. Cut and frame a square opening in the wall as specified in Table 1. PelletVent Pro Figure 10 now offers the standard Wall Thimble or Wall Thimble Air Intake Kit for through the wall installations.
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Figure 12 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.
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Cleanout Adapter on the exterior of wall, allows brushing of the Horizontal Vent run through to appliance (Figure 14). D. Attach Wall Strap just above the tee. Wall Straps must be placed every 8-feet along an exterior vertical run (Figure 15). If your exterior vertical run terminates horizontally before penetrating the roofline, install at least one Wall Strap on the Pipe Section before 90...
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(8”) 8874 - in the existing Ceiling Support Box. into any building Note that the DVL/DuraBlack Chimney Adapter (c) Not less than 2 ft. (0.61m) from an only connects to Simpson Dura-Vent chimney adjacent building and not less than 7 systems. ft. (2.1m) above grade when located D.
pipe. Slide the Adjustable Length down over installation instructions. the top pipe section, position the installation 3. Measure and record the dimensions as shown in (Figure 18). vertically plumb, then slip the Adjustable 4. Use dimension “A” to determine total pipe Length up and twist lock it to the Chimney Adapter.
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and 22). An Appliance Adapter or Increaser however, should it be desired to use them, use stainless steel sheet metal screws 1/4-inch Adapter may be needed, depending on the exit long - do not penetrate the inner liner of the size of the stove or insert collar.
3 inch pipe, and at least 5 inches in diameter distances from combustible surfaces. for 4 inch pipe. 2. The PelletVent Pro system is assembled 4. Install the Tee on the bottom of the vertical essentially the same as previously described...
INSTALLATION IN A CATHEDRAL CEILING 1. Mark a line on the side of the Cathedral 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.
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Sections to reach the stove and extend at least 12-inches above the roof before attaching Termination Cap (Figure 32). 10. After all PelletVent Pro Pipe Sections and components are assembled and connected down to the appliance seal and secure the Appliance Adapter to stove.
4. Do not use chemical cleaners. They can damage the vent pipe. 5. To increase the life PelletVent Pro, coat all exterior metal parts with high temperature, rustproof paint. This is highly recommended, particularly in areas near the ocean.