Installing Your Insert Pellet Stove; Venting Into An Existing Chimney - Whitfield ADVANTAGE PLUS Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

Installing Your Insert Pellet Stove

The Advantage Insert may be installed in
a masonry or factory built fireplace as
shown to the right. When installing into a
masonry chimney, it is recommended
that the exhaust vent be extended to the
top of the chimney as shown to the lower
right. However, if the vent pipe does not
extend to the top of the chimney, the
pipe must extend a minimum of 18"
above the damper. You must seal the
damper area with a steel plate.
IMPORTANT NOTE!!
MAKE SURE THE CHIMNEY
AND FIREBOX ARE CLEAN AND
FREE OF SOOT AND ASHES
BEFORE INSTALLATION BEGINS.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY
RESULT IN THE TRANSFER OF
SOOT INTO THE ROOM BY
WAY OF THE CONVECTION
Metal
Plate To
Provide
Seal
"Direct Connection"
(Not Allowed In Canada)

VENTING INTO AN EXISTING CHIMNEY

"Direct Vent"
The Vent Pipe Must Extend A Minimum
Of 18"Above The Damper. The
Chimney Must Not Be Corroded Or
Damaged In Any Way For This Type Of
Installation To Be Permitted.
Optional
Access Door
Clean
Out
Tee
A Direct Vent May Be
Made Through The
Chimney Structure If
Local Codes Permit.
Seal Chimney
Top With Steel
Plate And Or
Pipe Support
18"
Min.
Clearance
6"
Min.
"Full Chimney Reline"
Recommended for ALL
Chimney installations
Rain
Cap
Optional
Metal
Plate
Clean
Out
Tee