Quadra-Fire MTVERNON-AE-MBK - Manual (Page 13)

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August 13, 2009 7034-106F
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Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE)
G. Pipe Selection Chart
Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles between
firestops.
• ALWAYS maintain specified clearances around venting
and firestop systems.
• Install firestops as specified.
Failure to keep insulation or other material away from vent
pipe may cause fire.
Figure 13.1
3 in. or 4 in. (76mm or 102mm) Diameter Pipe
Equivalent Pipe
Length In Feet
ALTITUDE IN THOUSANDS OF FEET
0
20
30
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
4 in. (102mm) Diameter Pipe Only
10
Example 1
Example 
Example 1
: If the equivalent length of pipe is  feet (.58m) with alti-
tude of 8,000 feet (0m) you must use  inch (10mm) diameter type
“L” or “PL” vent.
Example 2
: If the equivalent length of pipe is 1 feet (.0m) with altitude
of 6,000 feet (15m) you may use  or  inch (76 to 10mm) diameter
type “L” or “PL” vent.
The chart will help you in determining proper venting size
according to the equivalent feet of pipe calculated previously
and the altitude above sea level of this installation.
Figure 13.1.
a. Locate the calculated equivalent feet of pipe on the verti-
cal left side of the chart.
b. Move to the right horizontally on the chart until you reach
your altitude above sea level.
c. If you fall below the diagonal line,  or  inch (76 to
10mm) pipe may be used.
d. If it is anywhere above the diagonal line, a  inch (10mm)
diameter pipe is required.
NOTICE:
• A 90° elbow is 5 times as restrictive to the flow of exhaust
gases under positive pressure as 1 foot (05mm) of hori-
zontal pipe.
• A foot of horizontal pipe is twice as restrictive as a foot of
vertical pipe.
WARNING! RISK OF FIRE!