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Getting Started
Installer’s Guide
A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations
WARNING! Risk of Fire
Damaged parts could impair safe
operation. Do NOT install damaged, incomplete or substitute
components.
1. Appliance Location
NOTICE:
Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.
• Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fire
officials or authorities having jurisdiction over restrictions,
installation inspection and permits.
It is a good idea to plan your installation on paper, using
exact measurements for clearances and floor protection,
before actually beginning the installation. Location of the
appliance and chimney will affect performance.
Consideration must be given to:
• Safety, convenience, traffic flow
• Placement of the chimney and chimney connector and
to minimize the use of chimney offsets.
• Place the appliance where there will be a clear passage
for a Listed chimney through the ceiling and roof.
• Installing the required outside air kit will affect the loca
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tion of the vent termination.
CAUTION!
If burning shelled field corn, you must use ap
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proved venting specifically designed for corn to prevent
corrosion or degradation. Follow the instructions from the
venting manufacturer.
Marginal Location:
• Below peak
Location NOT recommended:
• Not the highest point of the roof
• Wind loading possible
Multi-level Roofs
Windward
Leeward
Recommended:
Outside Air Intake
on windward side
NOT recommended:
Outside Air Intake
on leeward side
Recommended Location:
• Above peak
Recommended:
• Insulated exterior chase
in cooler climates
Recommended Location:
• Above peak
• Inside heated space
Location NOT recommended:
• Too close to tree
• Below adjacent structure
• Lower roof line
• Avoid outside wall
Marginal Location:
• Wind loading possible
Figure 22.1
Since pellet exhaust can contain ash, soot or sparks, you
must consider the location of:
• Windows
• Air Intakes
• Air Conditioner
• Overhang, soffits, porch roofs, adjacent walls
• Landscaping, vegetation
• Horizontal or vertical vent termination
When locating vent and venting termination, the ideal lo
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cation is to vent above roof line when possible. This mini
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mizes the affects of wind loading.