Installation, Venting the pellet stove – Lopi Yankee Bay Pellet Insert 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" diameter vent.

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 (including
adapters, elbows, etc...) by
injecting a liberal amount of 500°
F. RTV silicone into the gap
between sections.

500

° F. RTV

Silicone

The exhaust quick-

connect can be

removed to allow for

installation and

cleaning.

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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