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Stove Vent Pipe/Intake Installation
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ONLY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER INSTALL
YOUR PELLET STOVE. THE FOLLOWING INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
MUST BE FOLLOWED TO ENSURE CONFORMITY WITH BOTH THE SAFETY
General guidelines for installing the exhaust system:
A 3 or 4 inch listed type "L" pellet vent exhaust system must be used for freestanding installations and
attached (and sealed) to the pipe connector provided on the back of the stove. Use a 3-to-4 inch adapter
or a 3-to-4 inch Tee in order to run 4 inch pipe.
The vent termination must be located no less than 48" (1.2m) from any opening through which flue gases
could re-enter the building, (i.e. windows and doors) not less than 24"(.6m) from an adjacent building,
and not less than 7'(2.2m) above grade when located near public walkways. The final termination of the
exhaust system must be configured so that flue gases do not jeopardize the safety of people passing by,
overheat combustible portions of nearby structures or enter the building. Keep brush, plants and shrubs
at least 36"(.9m) away from vent termination. Since sparks may escape from the exhaust pipe of any stove,
always use caution when positioning the vent pipe. (Refer to pipe manufacturer's instructions when
installing and terminating the exhaust.)
Ninety-degree elbows accumulate fly ash and soot which reduces the exhaust flow and performance of
the stove. Horizontal runs of pipe will collect fly ash as well. It is recommended that a single or double
clean-out 'tee' be installed at every 90 degree turn so that fly ash can accumulate at the bottom of the 'tee'.
If a 90 degree turn connects a vertical run of pipe to a horizontal run (as you follow the exhaust away from
the stove), a tee is not required. At any other 90 degree turn, installation of a clean-out tee is recommend-
ed to permit periodic cleaning of both the horizontal and vertical runs of pipe.
Total length of horizontal vent must not exceed 25ft. (7.7m). See page 17.
CAUTION: On all direct vent installations (short, horizontal runs); care should be taken when choosing
a location for terminating the vent. (It is NOT recommended to directly vent the exhaust on the prevailing
wind side of the house).
"DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT".
"DO NOT CONNECT THIS TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE" .
FIREPLACE INSERT:
A 3" s i n g l e - wall, stainless steel flexible or rigid exhaust pipe may be used for insert installations and must
be attached to the stove with a single or double wall, stainless ' t e e ' with a clean-out cap. The stainless
steel ' t e e ' can be inclined at 45 degrees to enable the vent to be centered on the stove, and allows the
' t e e ' to be cleaned out more easily without removing the stove .
When venting into an existing chimney (masonry or fa c t o ry built) the chimney must be cleaned, with all
creosote, dust and ashes remove d .
The " L" vent or single wall stainless exhaust system must be installed so as to be GAS TIGHT! The vent
m a n u fa c t u r e r 's installation procedures must be fo l l o wed. In addition, pipe connections, joints and all
pipe seams within the home should be sealed with room temperature vulcanizing, high temperature
silicone sealer ( RT V ) .
If an insert is to be installed into an unlined masonry chimney, it is recommended that the 3" or 4" rigid or
f l ex pipe be extended to the top of the existing chimney. The top of the existing chimney should be sealed
with a metal plate after the pellet vent has been installed.
LISTING OF THE STOVE AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES.
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