Warning, Mt. vernon pellet stove (ae), E. chimney and exhaust connection – Quadra-Fire MTVERNON-AE-MBK User Manual

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7034-106F

August 13, 2009

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Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE)

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E. Chimney and Exhaust Connection

1.

Chimney & Connector

: Use  or  inch (76-10mm)

diameter type "L" or "PL" venting system. It can be vented

vertically or horizontally.

2. Mobile Home:

Approved for all Listed pellet vent. If using

the  inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter Kit or the 

to 6 inch (76-15mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter, use Listed

double wall flue connector. A Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit

must be used with manufactured home installations.

3. Residential:

The  inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter

Kit and the  to 6 inch (76-15mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter

are tested to use  gauge single wall flue connector or

Listed double wall flue connector to Class A Listed metal

chimneys, or masonry chimneys meeting International

Residential Code standards for solid fuel appliances.

4. INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE

VENT MANUFACTURER.

5

. Secure exhaust venting system to the appliance with at

least  screws. Also secure all connector pipe joints with

at least  screws through each joint.

6. DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST

VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.

7. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE

SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

NOTE: All pipe must be welded seam pipe whenever
possible. Seal pipe joints with high temperature silicone
(500°F [260°C] minimum rated only).

NOTE: If burning shelled field corn, you must use

approved venting specifically designed for corn. Follow
the instructions from the venting manufacturer.

The table below can help you calculate the equivalent feet

of pipe which is a method used to determine pellet vent size.
Figure 12.1.

F. Equivalent Feet of Pipe

 ft.

 ft.

 ft.

 ft.

Example of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination Calculation

Figure 12.1

Pellet Venting

Component

# of

Elbows

Feet of

Pipe

Multiplied

By

Equivalent

Feet

Components

Equivalent Feet

90

o

Elbow or Tee

3

X

5

15

45

o

Elbow

X

3

Horizontal Pipe

7

X

1

7

Vertical Pipe

2

X

0.5

1

Total Equivalent Feet

23

Note: This is a generic example and is not

intended to represent any specific fuel type.

• Only LISTED venting components may be used.
• NO OTHER vent components may be used.
• Substitute or damaged vent components may impair

safe operation.

WARNING! RISK OF FIRE!

WARNING! RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE!

• Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or

maintenance can cause injury or property damage.

• Refer to the owner’s information manual provided with this

appliance.

• For assistance or additional information consult a qualified

installer, service agency or your dealer.

Vent surfaces get HOT, can cause burns

if touched. Non-combustible shielding or

guards may be required.

WARNING

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