American Energy Systems MagnuM T40 - Manual (Page 8)

VENT TERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: The following are general instructions for installing this appliance. THE VENT PIPE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED FOR THE VENT
PIPE BEING USED. USE ONLY 3 INCH LISTED TYPE PL PELLET VENT PIPE.
WARNING: Shut off all electrical power to the wall or room where the appliance is going to be installed
before cutting any holes. Be careful not to drill or cut into any water lines or electrical wiring as water
damage or electrical fire may result.
Upon determining the best location for your new appliance, maintain at least the minimum allowable
clearances. Line up a plumb bob to the flue collar on the stove with the location for the hole in the wall or
ceiling before drilling or cutting any holes. (See rear exhaust and air inlet locations under the
CLEARANCE section of this manual)
Prepare the vent pipe for painting by wiping down with straight vinegar. Rinse vinegar off with clean
water and allow the pipe to dry. Use a high temperature paint as directed by the manufacturer (the
standard paint is model #6201 charcoal stove-brite).
Drill and enlarge the hole as required for installation of the vent pipe and components per the pipe
manufacturer’s instructions.
Connect the pipe and lock the joints as directed by the pipe manufacturer, and secure the vent pipe to the
flue collar on the back of the stove. Add a small bead of RTV high temperature silicone around the
outside edge of the flue collar prior to securing the vent pipe. Drill and attach the vent pipe to the flue
collar with sheet metal screws.
Do not terminate the vent in any enclosed or semi-enclosed area, such as a carport, garage, attic, crawl
space, under a sun deck or porch, in a narrow walkway or closely fenced area, stairway, covered
breezeway, or any other location which can build up a concentration of flue gases.
Vent surfaces can become hot enough to cause burns if touched. Non-combustible shielding or guards
may be required.
NOTE: THE VENT PIPE SHOULD BE INSPECTED FREQUENTLY TO VERIFY THE
INTEGRITY OF THE VENTING SYSTEM AND TO INSURE THAT NO OBSTRUCTIONS OR
BUILD-UP EXIST WITHIN THE VENT PIPE. FAILURE TO INSPECT THE VENT PIPE CAN
CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OR HAZARDOUS OPERATION OF THE STOVE.