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.