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

Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE)
B. Chimney and Exhaust Connection
Chimney & Connector: Use 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm)
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 3 inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter Kit
or the 3 to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter,
use listed double wall fl ue connector. A Quadra-Fire
Outside Air Kit must be used with manufactured home
installations.
3. Residential: The 3 inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent
Adapter Kit and the 3 to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent
Offset Adapter are tested to use 24 gauge single wall
fl ue connector or listed double wall fl ue 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.
5 . Secure exhaust venting system to the appliance with
at least 3 screws. Also secure all connector pipe joints
with at least 3 screws through each joint.
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 specifi cally designed for corn. Follow
the instructions from the venting manufacturer.
C. 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.
See Figure 10.1
3 ft.
2 ft.
Figure 10.1
Page 10
Example of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination Calculation
2 ft.
2 ft.
Fire Hazard.
• 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
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer
to the owner's information manual provided with this ap-
pliance. For assistance or additional information consult a
qualifi ed installer, service agency or your dealer.
Pellet Venting # of Feet of
Component Elbows Pipe
o
90 Elbow or Tee 3
o
45 Elbow
Horizontal Pipe 7
Vertical Pipe 2
Note: This is a generic example and is not
intended to represent any specifi c fuel type.
7034-106B
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Multiplied Equivalent Components
By Feet Equivalent Feet
X 5
X 3
X 1
X 0.5
Total Equivalent Feet
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15
7
1
23