Installation, Venting the pellet stove – Lopi Masonry Fireplace Factory Built (Metal) Fireplace Mobile Home Model: Pioneer Bay (Heritage Bay PI) User Manual

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Venting the Pellet Stove

PELLET VENT MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM 3" CLEARANCE TO ANY
COMBUSTIBLE (INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE
VENT MANUFACTURER).

DO NOT CONNECT THE PELLET VENT TO A VENT SERVING ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE OR STOVE.

DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM
OF THIS UNIT.

Maximum Venting Distance:

Maximum venting height is 33' (maximum horizontal offset is 10')

Use no more than 180° of elbows (two 90° elbows, or two 45° & one 90° elbow, etc.).

Pellet Vent Type

Must be Type "L" vent and/or Type "L" chimney liner.

Use 4" dia. vent if vent height is over 15' or if installation is over 4,000' above sea level.

Installing the Pellet Vent

Pellet vent connections must
be sealed airtight with 500° F.
RTV silicone and screwed
together with at least three
sheet metal screws.

Seal each vent section by
injecting a liberal amount of
500° F. RTV silicone into the
gap between sections.

500

° F. RTV

Silicone

Use a "tee" directly off of the insert - this allows for an easy "cleanout" for flyash.

Use a “tee” directly
off the insert.

This cleanout can
be detached to
remove flyash.

Pellet Vent Termination

Termination must be a minimum 6" above the top of the chimney (NOTE: the chimney
must meet local codes for height above the roof or other obstructions).

Must have an approved cap (to prevent water from entering).

Must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material.

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