Venting – Harman PP38+ User Manual

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PP38+ Pellet Stove

3-90-08422R33_06/13

venting

venting
A combustion blower is used to extract the combustion

gases from the firebox. This causes a negative pressure in

the firebox and a positive pressure in the venting system as

shown in Fig. 7. The longer the vent pipe and more elbows

used in the system, the greater the flow resistance. Because

of these facts we recommend using as few elbows as possible

and 15 feet or less of vent pipe. The maximum horizontal

run should not exceed 48". If more than 15 feet of pipe is

needed, the interior diameter should be increased from 3" to

4" because a larger pipe causes less flow resistance.

be sure

to use approved pellet vent pipe wall and ceiling pass-

through fittings to go through combustible walls and

ceilings. all joints for connector pipe must be fastened

with a minimum of three screws and a termination cap

must be installed. Follow pellet vent manufacturer

instructions for properly securing each pellet vent joint.

the pellet starting collar must be secured to the unit's

flue collar.
a chiMneY connector MaY not Pass through

an attic or rooF sPace, closet or siMilar

concealed sPace, Floor , or ceiling. reFerence

local building codes For details.

iMPortant notice

Approved 3" or 4" Pellet Vent Pipe Such As, Type "PL",

Must Be Used.

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Fig. 7

vent Pipe

Pellet venting pipe (known as PL vent) is constructed of two

layers with air space between the layers. This air space acts

as an insulator and reduces the outside surface temperature

to allow a clearance to combustibles of 1 to 3 inches. The

sections of pipe lock together to form an air tight seal in

most cases. However, in some cases a perfect seal is not

achieved. For this reason and the fact that the unit operates

with a positive vent pressure

we specify that the joints

also be sealed with high temp (rtv) silicone. Aluminum

tape can also be used for any joint that is 1ft. or more from

the outlet of the stove.
note: simpson duravent Pelletvent Pro harman adapter

Part #3PvP-adhb and Pelletvent Pro harman adapter

increaser Part #3PvP-X4adhb are highly recommended

to be installed on the starter collar to insure a proper

pipe connection to the unit.
install vent at clearances sPeciFied bY the

vent ManuFacturer
do not install a Flue daMPer in the eXhaust

venting sYsteM oF this unit.
do not connect this unit to a chiMneY Flue

serving another aPPliance

avoiding smoke and odors
negative Pressure, shut-down, and Power Failure:

T

o reduce the probability of back-drafting or burn-back in

the pellet burning appliance during power failure or shut-

down conditions, the stove must be able to draft naturally

without exhaust blower operation. Negative pressure in the

house will resist this natural draft if not accounted for in the

pellet appliance installation.

Heat rises in the house and leaks out at upper levels. This air

must be replaced with cold air from outdoors, which flows into

lower levels of the house. Vents and chimneys into basements

and lower levels of the house can become the conduit for air

supply, and reverse under these conditions.

outside air:

hearth & home technologies strongly recommends

attaching outside air in all installations, especially lower

level and main floor locations.

caution

do not use MaKeshiFt coMProMises when

installing this aPPliance. daMage and/or

injurY MaY result.

= Positive Static Pressure
= Negative Static Pressure

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