Caution, Vent information, Warning – Quadra-Fire CASTINS-CSB User Manual
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August 20, 2009
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Do not terminate vent in any enclosed or semi-enclosed 
area such as a carport, garage, attic, crawl space, under a 
sun deck or porch, narrow walkway or closely fenced area, 
or any location that can build up a concentration of fumes 
such as a stairwell, covered breezeway, etc.
CAUTION
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Vent Information
A. Chimney and Exhaust Connection
B. Venting Termination Requirements
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. Termination must exhaust above air inlet elevation. It
is recommended that at least 60 inches (1.5m) of verti-
cal pipe be installed when appliance is vented directly 
through a wall. This will create a natural draft, which 
will help prevent the possibility of smoke or odor venting 
into the home during a power outage. It will also keep 
exhaust from causing a nuisance or hazard by exposing 
people or shrubs to high temperatures. The safest and 
preferred venting method is to extend the vent vertically 
through the roof.
2. Distance from doors and opening windows, or gravity or
ventilation air inlets into building:
a. Not less than 48 inches (1.2m) below;
b. Not less than 48 inches (1.2m) horizontally from;
c. Not less than 12 inches (305mm) above.
3. Distance from permanently closed windows:
a. Not less than 12 inches (305mm) below, horizontally
from or above.
4. Distance between bottom of termination and grade
should be 12 inches (305mm) minimum. This is con-
ditional upon plants in the area, and nature of grade 
surface. The grade surface must be a non-combustible 
material (i.e., rock, dirt). The grade surface must not be 
lawn. Distance between bottom of termination and public 
walkway should be 84 inches (2.13m) minimum.
5. Distance to combustible materials must be 24 inches
(610mm) minimum. This includes adjacent buildings, 
fences, protruding parts of the structure, roof overhang, 
plants and shrubs, etc.
6. Termination Cap Location (Home Electrical Service)
• Side-to-side clearance is to be the same as minimum
clearance to vinyl inside corners.
• Clearance of a termination cap below electrical service
shall be the same as minimum clearance to vinyl soffi ts.
• Clearance of a termination cap above electrical service
will be 12 inches (305mm) minimum.
• Location of the vent termination must not obstruct or
interfere with access to the electrical service.
1.
Chimney & Connector: Use 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm) 
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 3 inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter Kit or the 3 
to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter, use Listed 
double wall fl ue connector. A Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit 
must be used with manufactured home installations.
3. Residential: The 3 inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter
Kit and the 3 to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter 
are tested to use 24 gauge single wall fl ue connector or 
Listed double wall fl ue connector to Class A Listed metal 
chimneys, or masonry chimneys meeting International 
Conference of Building Offi cials (ICBO) standards for solid 
fuel appliances.
4. INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE
VENT MANUFACTURER.
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. Secure exhaust venting system to the appliance with at
least 3 screws. Also secure all connector pipe joints with 
at least 3 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 pos-
sible. Seal pipe joints with high temperature silicone (500°F 
[260°C] minimum rated only). Do not put silicone inside 
of pipe.
NOTE: If burning shelled fi eld corn, you must use approved 
venting specifi cally designed for corn. Follow the instruc-
tions from the venting manufacturer.
Fire Hazard.
• Only LISTED venting components may be 
used.
• NO OTHER vent components may be used.
Substitute or damaged vent components may 
impair safe operation.
WARNING
Vent surfaces get HOT, can cause burns if 
touched. Noncombustible shielding or guards 
may be required.
WARNING