Biofuel venting system for pellet and corn stoves (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for Simpson PelletVent Pro
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Installation Instructions Venting System For Pellet and Corn Stoves C o m p l e t e V e n t i n g S o l u t i o n s f o r t h e H e a r t h I n d u s t r y...
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A MAJOR CAUSE OF VENT RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT DOUBLE WALL PELLET VENT BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. NOTE: Read through all of these instructions before beginning your installation.
PelletVent Pro is also listed as a masonry and money. Use only authorized Simpson reliner, in which case the minimum clearance is Dura-Vent PelletVent Pro listed parts. Do not 0"...
INSTRUCTIONS outlet, and the Adjustable Length section may PelletVent Pro is listed with a minimum 1" require sealant when connecting to the previous clearance to combustibles (3" clearance in section to provide a leak-free fit.
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Where the vent passes through additional floors and ceilings, always install a Ceiling Support Firestop Spacer. G. When the PelletVent Pro enters the Attic, install an Attic Insulation Shield around the vent (Figures 1 & 3). This will prevent insulation and debris from collecting near the vent pipe.
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SHINGLES OVERLAP ON TOP EDGE OF FLASHING 3. If the flue exits on back of stove and an SHINGLES OVERLAP ON TOP EDGE OF FLASHING interior installation is desired (Figure 3): A. Place the appliance according to the manufacturer’s instructions. B.
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ADJUSTABLE PelletVent Pro Framing WALL STRAP Component Dimensions 3” & 4” Ceiling Support / 7” x 7 “ Firestop Spacer 3” & 4” Cathedral Ceiling 10 ¾” x 10 ¾” Support Box 3” & 4” Wall Thimble 7 ½” x 7 ½“...
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- product stock numbers (6") 8674, (7") 8774, Figure 6 or (8") 8874 - in the existing ceiling support box, as shown in Figure 7. Note that the DVL/ DuraBlack Chimney Adapter only connects to EXISTING Simpson Dura-Vent chimney systems. DURATECH, DURAPLUS, OR DURACHIMNEY SYSTEM PELLET VENT...
D. Connect the appropriate size Chimney Adapter to the DVL/DuraBlack Chimney Adapter. E. Connect the appliance to the Chimney 12 INCHES TO END OF PIPE Adapter using an Appliance Adapter, lengths of pipe as required, and an Adjustable Length pipe. Slide the Adjustable Length down over the top pipe section, position the installation vertically plumb, then slip the Adjustable Length up and twist lock it to the Chimney Adapter.
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on the pipe labels are, in fact, pointing up. Push PELLET VENT TALL CONE the sections together and twist to lock. Screws FLASHING are not required for a firm lock, however, should SCREW STORM it be desired to use them, use stainless steel COLLAR TO OUTER LINER OF sheet metal screws 1/4-inch long - do not...
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the top of the masonry chimney. Pull the pipe PELLET VENT CAP up through the flashing to the desired height. Mark where the Storm Collar will go. Slip the PELLET NON- Storm Collar down over the pipe, and affix it to VENT PIPE HARDENING SEALANT...
for installation in an existing masonry chimney with the exceptions listed: A. No Flex Pipe is required, unless the masonry chimney has an offset. If an offset exists, then a section of Flex Pipe will be needed to accommodate the offset. B.
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Figure 18 Figure 19 INSTALLATION IN A CATHEDRAL CEILING 1. Mark a line on the side of the Cathedral Ceiling Support Box to correspond to the line of the roof pitch, as shown in Figure 18. Allow for the Support Box to protrude below the low side of the finished ceiling a minimum of 2 inches.
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small hole which you drilled through the ceiling to mark the location. Again, verify that you are not cutting through rafters or framing members. 12 INCH 6. Run the Support Box through the roof as MINIMUM shown in Figure 20, and place it so that the 2 INCHES BELOW bottom of the Support Box protrudes at least FINISH CEILING...
Do not use a stiff brush that will scratch SEALANT the stainless steel liner of your system. WHERE STORM 2. PelletVent Pro systems must be installed COLLAR SITS so that access is provided for inspection and ON FLASHING cleaning.
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(4) subject to negligence or any use not in accordance with the printed materials provided with the Product as determined by Simpson. This lifetime warranty applies only to parts manufactured by Simpson Dura- Vent. This warranty may not be extended or modified by our agents or representatives.
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