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PLANNING AND VENTING FOR YOUR PELLET STOVE
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The Pellet Stove Concept
Pellet stoves offer the warmth and beauty
of heating without the mss and chore of a typical wood-burning
stove. They are also sensitive to the environment by using
recycled wood waste and by producing the cleanest burning wood
fire available. Pellet stoves offer the convenience of automatic
feeding, thermostatic heat control, and self-lighting options.
Corn-burning stoves provide a convenient and
economical option for heating. Corn-burning stoves are also
environmentally sensitive and produce very low emissions, while
utilizing a renewable and fast-growing fuel source. Like Pellet
stoves, corn-burning stoves offer the same convenience of automatic
feedings, thermostatic heat control, and self-lighting options.
The design of a pellet or corn-burning stove
consists of a hopper, into which you simply pour a bag of pellets
or corn. An auger system delivers the fuel to the burn pot
at the rate you set. A convection fan delivers heat to warm
your home.
The rear surface of a pellet stove stays relatively
cool, so close clearances to combustible walls is possible.
While many pellet stoves can be vented with a short, horizontal
vent directly out through an outside wall, most operate best
with a minimum of 4" rise before the flue vents horizontally
through the wall.
Pellet stoves are also available as fireplace
inserts installed in masonry or factory-built metal fireplaces.
The following recommedations are intended ONLY as a general guideline to assist in the design and selection
of venting components for your installation. Please read and
follow installation instructions before installing your venting
system.
- Size the vent to meet the applicance manufacturer's
specifications.
- Avoid long runs and excessive use of elbows. Refer to the
appliance manufacturer for minimum rise and maximum run configurations
for the venting system.
- Use a Pipe Adapter to ensure a proper connection to the
appliance.
- Use a Single or Double Tee with clean-out
tee cap to facilitate easy cleaning. DO NOT USE 90 degree
elbows off the back of the appliance, unless authorized
by the appliance manufacturer.
- Maintain the minimum 1" clearance (air space) from vent
pip to combustibles. Use proper support and bracing. Follow
local building codes and have your venting system inspected.
Be fire safe!
How to Plan your Venting Installation
Step 1 |
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Refer to the Installations
Diagram to be
familiar with some of the standard installations and the
required component parts. |
Step 2 |
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For a horizontal termination, you will need a Wall Thimble
and a Horizontal Cap. The cap myst be installed with a
6" clearance to the outside wall and a 12" clearance of
the ground. |
Step
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For a vertical termination, you will need a Cathedral
Ceiling Support Box or a Flat Ceiling Support, a Flashing,
a Storm Collar and a Vertical Cap. |
Step
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Determine the length of the pipe required. For a vertical
termination, measure the pitch of the roof and select the
proper flashing. The required minimum height above the
roof is 12". |
Step
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Pellet stove inserts in masonry fireplaces will require
a flex pipe to snake the vent past the smoke shelf. For
transition to an existing chimney, chimney adapters are
available. |
Step
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For vertical rise on the outside of the house, Tee Support
Brackets should be used at 4' intervals to provide proper
support. |
Step
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IMPORTANT! Check to be sure that the appliance and the
venting system are in compliance with all minimum clearance
to combustible requirements. |
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