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2012  M&G DuraVent is a member of M&G Group. 

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   L502  06/2012

M&g DURAVENT LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

M&G DuraVent, Inc. (“DuraVent”) provides this limited lifetime warranty for all of its products with the exception of Ventinox® (lifetime),  and 

PolyPro® (ten years). Subject to the limitations set forth below, DuraVent warrants that its products will be free from defects in material or 

manufacturing, if properly installed, maintained and used. DuraVent products are fully warranted if installed only by a professional installer.  

This Warranty is transferable from the original homeowner to the buyer of the home. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, smoke 

damage or damage caused by chimney fires, acts of God, or any product that was: (1) purchased other than from an authorized DuraVent 

dealer, retailer or distributor; (2) modified or altered; (3) improperly serviced, inspected or cleaned; or (4) subject to negligence or any use not 

in accordance with the installation instructions included with the product as determined by DuraVent. Installation instructions are available 

online at www.duravent.com under Support/Literature and through our Customer Service Department 800-835-4429 or customerservice@

duravent.com. This limited lifetime warranty applies only to parts manufactured by DuraVent.

DuraVent provides the following warranties for its products: One Hundred Percent (100%) MSRP 15 years from the date of purchase, and Fifty 

Percent (50%) thereafter, except for the following limitations on: all Termination Caps and DuraBlack® are warranted at One Hundred Percent 

(100%) for five years. 

All warranty obligations of DuraVent shall be limited to repair or replacement of the defective product pursuant to the terms and conditions 

applicable to each product line. These remedies shall constitute DuraVent’s sole obligation and sole remedy under this warranty. This warranty 

provides no cash surrender value. The terms and conditions of this warranty may not be modified, altered or waived by any action, inaction or 

representation, whether oral or in writing, except upon the express, written authority of an executive officer of DuraVent. 

Corn, bio-fuels, driftwood or other wood containing salt, preservative-treated lumber, plastic and household trash or garbage, or wood pellets 

containing such materials must not be burned in the appliance or fireplace. In case of a chimney fire, the chimney must be inspected and 

approved by a certified Chimney Sweep before reuse. After each annual inspection, maintenance, and cleaning, the certified Chimney Sweep 

must fill out and date the appropriate section of the warranty card provided with the chimney liner.

LIMITATIONS ON INTERNET SALES: Notwithstanding any other terms or conditions of this Limited Lifetime Warranty, DuraVent provides no 

warranty for the following specific products if such products are not installed by a qualified professional installer: DuraTech®, DuraPlus HTC®, 

DuraChimney® II, PelletVent Pro®, DirectVent Pro®, FasNSeal®, FasNSeal® W2, FasNSeal® Flex, and PolyPro®, and M&G DuraVent’s relining 

products including DuraLiner®, DuraFlex® (SW, Pro, 316, 304), and Ventinox®. For purposes of this warranty, a trained professional installer is 

defined as one of the following: licensed contractors with prior chimney installation experience, CSIA Certified Chimney Sweeps, NFI Certified 

Specialists, or WETT Certified Professionals.

DuraVent must be notified and given the opportunity to inspect defective product prior to replacement under the terms of this limited lifetime 

warranty. All warranty claims must be submitted with proof of purchase. Labor and installation costs are not covered under this warranty. To 

obtain warranty service contact: DuraVent Warranty Service, 877 Cotting Ct., Vacaville CA 95688, or call 800-835-4429. 

WHERE LAWFUL, DURAVENT DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL DURAVENT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, 

PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OR DIRECT OR INDIRECT LOSS OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROPERTY DAMAGE AND 

PERSONAL INJURY. DURAVENT’S ENTIRE LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW 

LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE 

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO 

HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. 

For the most up-to-date installation instructions, see 

www. duravent.com

REV 3.22.2012

Manufactured in Vacaville CA and Albany NY

Summary of Contents for PelletVent

Page 1: ...PelletVEnt for Multi Fuel Multi fuel venting system UL 641 UL 1777 Installation Instructions ...

Page 2: ...meowner s insurance and UL listing status Keep these instructions for future reference This booklet also contains instructions for installing a venting system within an existing masonry chimney and for installations passing through a cathedral ceiling Dear Customer Installer or End User We welcome any comments regarding matters pertaining to our DuraVent products We welcome any ideas input or comp...

Page 3: ...tion Instructions 5 INSTALLATION INTO A MASONRY FIREPLACE 9 INSTALLATION THROUGH SIDE OF MASONRY CHIMNEY 10 INSTALLATION IN A CATHEDRAL CEILING 13 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 14 Warranty 16 PelletVEnt Venting Systems for Pellet Oil and Multi fuel Stoves For the most up to date installation instructions see www duravent com for Multi Fuel ...

Page 4: ...ATION NOTES For the purpose of these instructions PelletVent will collectively include PelletVent and PelletVent for Multi Fuel unless PelletVent for Multi Fuel is specifically called out Proper planning for your PelletVent installation will result in greater safety efficiency and convenience saving both time and money Use only authorized DuraVent PelletVent listed parts Do not install damaged par...

Page 5: ...e ends of pipe together and twisting until pipe is in locked position D When the pipe passes through the Ceiling Support Firestop Spacer at ceiling tighten bolt and clamp around pipe E Always maintain at least 3 clearance from combustible materials Where the chimney passes through additional floors and ceilings always install a Ceiling Support Firestop Spacer F When the PelletVent enters the Attic...

Page 6: ...ed every 4 feet along the vertical run Assemble pipe in the same manner described in Step 2 of the general instructions If an Adjustable Length is required in the horizontal run and the Adjustable Length must enter the Wall Thimble the diameter of the center hole in the Wall Thimble must be enlarged by 1 8 to accommodate the Adjustable Length D Seal the exterior section of the Wall Thimble to the ...

Page 7: ...ND TOP EDGE OF STORM COLLAR SHINGLES OVERLAP ON TOP EDGE OF FLASHING TEE WITH CLEAN OUT ADAPTER CEILING SUPPORT FIRESTOP SPACER ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD PIPE ADAPTER 12 MIN damage to the appliance Either vent Cap should be at least 6 from the wall C Follow the below listed NFPA 211 rule for distance of exit terminal from windows and openings NFPA 211 2003 ed Section 10 4 Termination 10 4 5 1 The ex...

Page 8: ...liance to the Chimney Adapter using a Pipe Adapter lengths of pipe as required and an Adjustable Length pipe Slide the Adjustable Length down over the top pipe section position the installation Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 6 INCHES MINIMUM ROUND HORIZONTAL CAP OPTIONAL OPTIONAL HOUSE SHIELD SQUARE HORIZONTAL CAP 6 INCH MINIMUM BLACK INTERIOR GALVANIZED EXTERIOR TEE SUPPORT BRACKET WALL STRAP DOUBLE ...

Page 9: ...le the first rigid pipe section to the Flex Pipe insuring that the UP arrows shown on the pipe labels are in fact pointing up Push the sections together and twist to lock Screws are not required for a firm lock however should it be desired to use them use stainless steel sheet metal screws 1 4 long DO NOT penetrate the inner liner of the pipe 7 Repeat this process for the remainder of the pipe sec...

Page 10: ...ipe and affix it to the pipe with a 1 4 long stainless steel sheet metal screw Figures 13 14 The Storm Collar will then support the entire vent system Install the Cap Seal the joint at the Storm Collar and any other joints or seams which may appear suspect Figure 15 shows a Tall Cone Flashing modified to fit a chimney where the tile liner protrudes above the masonry as another alternate terminatio...

Page 11: ... PELLET VENT Figure 11 Figure 12 TEE SUPPORT BRACKET TEE WITH CLEAN OUT FLEX PELLET VENT REAR EXIT APPLIANCE TOP EXIT APPLIANCE FLEX PELLET VENT PIPE ADAPTER B C Figure 13 6 INCHES MINIMUM MASONRY ANCHORS PELLET VENT PIPE NONHARDENING SEALANT PELLET VENT CAP TALL CONE FLASHING STORM COLLAR Figure 14 TALL CONE FLASHING SHEET METAL SCREWS TOP VIEW OF STORM COLLAR AND PIPE SHEET METAL SCREW 3 REQUIRE...

Page 12: ...llar and Cap as described in Step 11 for the fireplace installation 6 Connect the horizontal piece of pipe which goes through the masonry to the Tee by pushing it through the hole in the masonry and lining it up with the branch of the Tee Then push it into the Tee while twisting to lock it 7 Once the horizontal pipe section is in place the space between the pipe and the masonry may be filled with ...

Page 13: ...o it can be located from the top of the roof 4 From the roof locate and mark the outline of the Support Box 5 Remove shingles or other roof covering as necessary to cut the rectangular hole for the Support Box Cut the hole 1 8 larger than the dimensions of the Support Box Figure 19 The rectangular hole should be centered on the small hole which you drilled through the ceiling to mark the location ...

Page 14: ...ent pipe as assembled can be no longer than 42 feet 11 Slip the Flashing over the pipe section s protruding through the roof Secure the base to the roof with roofing nails as shown in Figure 24 Insure that the roofing material overlaps the top edge of the Flashing Refer to Figure 2 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 1 Have your system cleaned by a certified chimney sweep if you have doubts about your abilit...

Page 15: ...es It is recommended that the vent run inside the building envelope or inside a chase enclosure to minimize the vent s exposure to cold temperatures Be sure to follow all applicable building codes and the requirements of the vent and appliance manufacturers Appliance Operation Always operate your appliance in accordance with the appliance manufacturer s recommendations However operating the applia...

Page 16: ...n bio fuels driftwood or other wood containing salt preservative treated lumber plastic and household trash or garbage or wood pellets containing such materials must not be burned in the appliance or fireplace In case of a chimney fire the chimney must be inspected and approved by a certified Chimney Sweep before reuse After each annual inspection maintenance and cleaning the certified Chimney Swe...

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