Direct Vent System; Installation Configuration; Through Wall Installation (Main Floor Or Basement); Through Roof Installation - Drolet ECO-55 Installation Manual

4.5 DIRECT VENT SYSTEM

In Canada: The permitted termination locations for a
direct vent system are the same than those permitted
with a regular pellet vent system.
In the Unites States : The permitted termination
location for a direct vent system are the same than
those permitted with a regular pellet vent system
except for the following : The exit terminal shall be
located not less than 9" (23 cm) from any opening
through which vent gases could enter a building.

4.6 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION

4.6.1 THROUGH WALL INSTALLATION (MAIN
FLOOR OR BASEMENT)
1. Position appliance following clearances vent
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Install a stove adapter or a stove adapter tee onto
the appliance flue collar.
3. Locate the position of the exhaust pipe in the wall
and cut a hole of the appropriate size for vent in
the wall.
4. Install wall thimble as per vent manufacturer's
instructions.
5. Ensure you install enough horizontal pipe length
to exceed the exterior wall of 6 inches. Install a
tee section to the pipe passing through the wall.
6. Run the vent vertically up the wall for at least
36". Refer to the vent manufacturer's instructions
for clearances to combustible materials and
installation of wall bands.
7. Install a 90 degrees elbow facing out from the
wall and then attach a 45 degree elbow facing
towards the ground. The termination of the vent
must include a spark arrester, fastened to the 45
degrees elbow.
8. Sealed outside wall
temperature waterproof silicone sealant.
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4.6.2 THROUGH ROOF INSTALLATION

1.
Position appliance following clearances and
following vent manufacturer's instructions.
2.
Install a stove adapter or a stove adapter tee
onto the appliance flue collar. If necessary, use
a horizontal additional length between the flue
outlet and the tee.
3.
Drop the plumb line over the center of the tee
outlet and mark location on the ceiling.
4.
Cut a hole for appropriate ceiling support. Frame
rough opening.
5.
Install ceiling support and the first vent section as
per vent manufacturer's instructions.
6.
Install a firestop radiation shield on any
subsequent ceiling/floor, except for the attic
where an attic insulation shield is required.
7.
Run the necessary section of vent vertically so
the rain cap exceeds the highest point of the roof
at least 24" in United States and at least 36" in
Canada.
8. Install roof support.
9.
Install roof flashing and rain cap as per
manufacturer's instructions. If necessary, install
a storm collar.