Chimney & Exhaust Connection; Equivalent Meter Of Pipe - Quadra-Fire MTVERNON-AE-MBK Owner's Manual

Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE)
E. Chimney and Exhaust Connection
Chimney & Connector: Use  or  inch (76-10mm)
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  inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter Kit or the 
to 6 inch (76-15mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter, use Listed
double wall flue connector. A Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit
must be used with manufactured home installations.
3. Residential: The  inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter
Kit and the  to 6 inch (76-15mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter
are tested to use  gauge single wall flue connector or
Listed double wall flue 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.
. Secure exhaust venting system to the appliance with at
5
least  screws. Also secure all connector pipe joints with
at least  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 specifically 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 12.1.
 ft.
 ft.
Figure 12.1
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Example of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination Calculation
 ft.
 ft.
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 qualified
installer, service agency or your dealer.
Pellet Venting # of Feet of
Component Elbows Pipe
o
Elbow or Tee
90 3
o
Elbow
45
Horizontal Pipe
7
Vertical Pipe
2
Note: This is a generic example and is not
intended to represent any specific fuel type.
7034-106F
WARNING
Multiplied Equivalent Components
By Feet Equivalent Feet
X
5
X
3
X
1
X
0.5
Total Equivalent Feet
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