Warning, Castile pellet stove, D. pipe selection chart – Hearth and Home Technologies CASTILE-PMH1 User Manual

Page 11: C. equivalent feet of pipe

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September 1, 2008

250-6422E

Page 11

Castile Pellet Stove

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer
to the owner’s information manual provided with this appli-
ance. For assistance or additional information consult a
qualified installer, service agency or your dealer.

WARNING

3 in. or 4 in. (76

or 102

) Dia eter Pipe

E ui alent Pipe

Lengt In Feet

ALTITUDE IN THOUSANDS OF FEET

0

20

30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10

4 in. (102

) Dia eter Pipe Only

10

Example 1

Example 2

The chart will help you in determing proper vent-
ing size according to the equivalent feet of pipe
calcuated above and the altitude above sea level
of this installation. See Figure 11.2.

Locate the calculated equivalent feet of pipe on
the vertical left side of the chart. Move to the
right horizontally on the chart until you reach
your altitude above sea level.

If you fall below the diagonal line, 3 or 4 inch (76
to 102mm) pipe may be used. If it is anywhere
above the diagonal line, a 4 inch (102mm) diam-
eter pipe is required.

The chart reveals that a 90° elbow is 5 times as
restrictive to the flow of exhaust gases under
positive pressure as 1 foot of horizontal pipe, and
a foot of horizontal pipe is twice as restrictive as
a foot of vertical pipe.

D. Pipe Selection Chart

The table below can help you calculate the equivalent feet
of pipe which is a method used to determine pellet vent size.
See Figure 11.1

C. Equivalent Feet of Pipe

2 ft.

2 ft.

3 ft.

2 ft.

Example of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination Calculaton

Figure 11.1

Figure 11.2

Pellet Venting

Component

# of

Elbows

Feet of

Pipe

Multipled

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.

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