Security Chimneys secure pellet, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Secure Pellet Venting System for Pellet Corn Oil and Biofuel appliances Installation Instructions ...

Page 2: ... all of these instructions before beginning your installation Failure to install as described in this instruction will void the manufacturer s warranty and may have an effect on your homeowner 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...

Page 3: ...uel Selection Best Practices 5 Tools Needed Permits General Installation Instructions 6 Installation into Masonry Fireplaces 15 Installation Through Side of Masonry Chimney 17 Installation in a Cathedral Ceiling 18 Cleaning and Maintenance 21 Venting System for Pellet Corn Oil and Biofuel appliances ...

Page 4: ...is listed by Underwriters Laboratories to UL 641 Type L Low Temperature Venting Systems ULC S609 Low Temperature Vents and ULC ORD C441 Standard for Pellet Vents INSTALLATION NOTES Proper planning for your Secure Pellet installation will result in greater safety efficiency and convenience saving both time and money Use only authorized Security Chimney and DuraVent listed parts Do not install damag...

Page 5: ... contributes significantly to condensate in the vent The lower the moisture content of the corn the less condensate you are likely to have in the vent While corn with a moisture content of 15 may be allowed in the appliance using a fuel with lower moisture content will help reduce condensate formation Vent Runs Condensate is more likely to form in longer vents because the exhaust temperature cools...

Page 6: ...iquid fuel burning systems with a brush all other systems should be visually inspected monthly during the heating season and cleaned at least once a year TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT YOU MAY NEED Eye Protection Gloves Screwdriver Hammer High Temperature Waterproof RTV Sealant Tape Measure Saber or Keyhole Saw Level and Plumb bob PERMITS Contact your local building department or fire officials regarding any...

Page 7: ...nter point on the ceiling Figure 2 At your marked center point cut and frame a square hole in the ceiling for installation of the Ceiling Support or Firestop Spacer Figure 3 Refer to Table 1 for the dimensions of the hole secure pellet Component Framing Dimensions 3 4 Ceiling Support firestop spacer 7 x 7 3 4 cathedral ceiling support box 10 x 10 3 4 wallthimble 3 4 CASwallthimble 7 x 7 3 4 wallth...

Page 8: ...8 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 4 Figure 5 CUT AWAY 1 MIN CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES ...

Page 9: ...is will prevent insulation and debris from collecting near the vent pipe Use 4 nails or wood screws to secure the base of the Attic Insulation Shield to the framed opening Adjust the height of the Attic Insulation Shield by sliding the top cylindrical shield over the one from the base Ensure that the top of the Shield is above the level of building insulation Secure the Shield in place with at lea...

Page 10: ...pecified in Table 1 Secure Pellet can be installed with the standard Wall Thimble or Wall Thimble Air Intake Kit for through the wall installations The Wall Thimble Air Intake Kit allows combustion air to be drawn through the framed Thimble opening eliminating the need to cut another opening in wall The small flex provided with this kit allows connection to the Pellet Stove combustion air inlet No...

Page 11: ...w location Secure black interior half of the Wall Thimble to the interior wall and the unpainted exterior half are to be secured to the exterior wall on both styles of thimbles Figure 13 The Wall Thimbles adjust to fit walls from 4 8 thick For installation in thicker walls an extension tube may be field fabricated WARNING Do NOT install any combustible insulation or other combustible material not ...

Page 12: ...Strap on the Pipe Section before 90 Degree Elbow and Horizontal Cap Figure 16 Under no circumstances can a Vertical Cap be installed adjacent to vertical wall Secure Pellet offers fixed and Adjustable Wall Straps to maintain a 1 3 clearance as desired If Assemble Pipe Sections in the same manner described in Step 2 of the general instructions E Seal the exterior section of the Wall Thimble to the ...

Page 13: ... gravity air inlet into any building c Not less than 2 ft 0 61m from an adjacent building and not less than 7 ft 2 1m above grade when located adjacent to public walkways If using the Wall Thimble Air Intake Kit the installation may be considered a direct vent system as defined by NFPA 211 Check with local building officials for clarification If so the clearances for the exit terminal are as follo...

Page 14: ...e Chimney Adapter using an Appliance Adapter lengths of pipe as required and an Adjustable Length pipe Slide the Adjustable Length down over the top pipe section position the installation vertically plumb then slip the Adjustable Length up and twist lock it to the Chimney Adapter Once all the components are firmly seated and properly aligned carefully drill three 1 8 diameter holes through the out...

Page 15: ...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 inch long do not penetrate the inner liner of the pipe 7 Repeat this process for the remainder of the pipe sections and lower the assembly down the chimney as shown in Figure 19 Lowe...

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Page 17: ...llar and any other joints or seams which may appear suspect Figure 25 shows a Tall Cone Flashing modified to fit a chimney where the tile liner protrudes above the masonry as another alternate termination technique This completes the masonry installation INSTALLATION THROUGH SIDE OF MASONRY CHIMNEY 1 Set the appliance in its final location and mark the center of the hole where the pipe is to penet...

Page 18: ...e appliance at its proper location on the floor Pay close attention to the manufacturer s installation instructions regarding the clearance to combustibles etc Position appliance so Support Box will not interfere with roof rafters or other structural framing 3 Run a plumb line from the center of the flue exit on the stove to the ceiling Mark the point on the ceiling where the plumb line intersects...

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Page 20: ...ce until the pipe is truly vertical Tighten the bolts in the Support Clamp Figure 33 Note that the overall length of the Vent system can be no longer than 42 feet 11 Slip Roof Flashing over the supported Pipe Section s protruding through the roof Apply sealant to underside of Roof Flashing along upper edge and sides Secure the base of Roof Flashing to the roof with roofing nails Figure 34 Ensure t...

Page 21: ...larly in areas near the ocean 6 In case of a chimney fire close all appliance draft openings shut off appliance and call your Fire Department Do not use the appliance or vent until it has been inspected for possible damage and silicone gaskets replaced 7 Security Chimney is not responsible for flue by products that might discolor roofs or walls ...

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Page 24: ...excessive temperatures and may cause damage to the Product or may cause it to function improperly c damages caused by failing to provide proper maintenance and service in accordance with the instructions provided with the Product d damages repairs or inefficiency resulting from faulty installation or application of the Product This Limited LifetimeWarranty covers only parts as provided herein SCIL...