Installation, Venting the pellet stove – Lopi Yankee Bay Pellet Insert User Manual

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Venting the Pellet Stove

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PELLET VENT MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM 3" CLEARANCE TO ANY
COMBUSTIBLE (INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE
VENT MANUFACTURER).

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DO NOT CONNECT THE PELLET VENT TO A VENT SERVING ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE OR STOVE.

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DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM
OF THIS UNIT.

Maximum Venting Distance:

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Maximum venting height is 33' (maximum horizontal offset is 10')

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Use no more than 180° of elbows (two 90° elbows, or two 45° & one 90° elbow, etc.).

Pellet Vent Type

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Must be Type "L" vent and/or Type "L" chimney liner.

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Use 4" diameter vent.

Installing the Pellet Vent

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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

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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).

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Must have an approved cap (to prevent water from entering).

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Must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material.

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