7019-801C
July 10, 2019
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SANTA FE PELLET INSERT
D. Draft
Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent an
appliance successfully. When an appliance is drafting
successfully, all combustion byproducts are exiting the
home through the chimney.
Install through the warm airspace enclosed by the building
envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially
during lighting and die-down of the fire.
Considerations for successful draft include:
• Preventing negative pressure
• Location of appliance and chimney
C. Negative Pressure
Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air
available for the appliance to operate properly. It can be
strongest in lower levels of the house.
Causes include:
• Exhaust fans (kitchen, bath, etc.)
• Range hoods
• Combustion air requirements for furnaces, water
appliances and other combustion appliances
• Clothes dryers
• Location of return-air vents to furnace or
air conditioning
• Imbalances of the HVAC air handling system
• Upper level air leaks such as:
- Recessed lighting
- Attic hatch
- Duct leaks
To minimize the effects of negative air pressure:
• Install the outside air kit with the intake facing prevailing
winds during the heating season
• Ensure adequate outdoor air for all combustion
appliances and exhaust equipment
• Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents are
not located in the immediate vicinity of the appliance
• Avoid installing the appliance near doors, walkways or
small isolated spaces
• Recessed lighting should be a “sealed can” design
• Attic hatches weather stripped or sealed
• Attic mounted duct work and air handler joints and
seams taped or sealed
E. Chimney and Exhaust Connection
1. Chimney & Connector:
Use 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm)
diameter type “L” or “PL” venting system. It can be
vented vertically or horizontally.
2. Mobile Home:
Approved for all Listed pellet vent.
A Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit must be used with
manufactured home installations.
3.
Install vent at clearances specified by the
vent manufacturer.
4. Secure exhaust venting system to the appliance with
at least 3 screws. Also secure all connector pipe joints
with at least 3 screws through each joint.
5.
DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE
EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS Appliance.
6.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS Appliance TO A CHIMNEY
FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
NOTE:
If burning shelled field corn, you must use
approved venting specifically designed
for corn. Follow the instructions from the
venting manufacturer.
NOTE:
All pipe must be welded seam pipe whenever
possible. Seal pipe joints with high temperature
silicone (500°F [260°C] minimum rated only).
NOTE:
The appliance exhaust outlet is designed to
accommodate 3 inch venting. Use of 4 inch
venting requires the use of a 3-to-4 inch exhaust
vent increaser in addition to any other venting
components needed, sold separately.
NOTICE:
Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no
responsibility for the improper performance of
the chimney system caused by:
• Inadequate draft due to environmental conditions
• Down drafts
• Tight sealing construction of the structure
• Mechanical exhausting devices
WARNING
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED VENTING
COMPONENTS; OTHERWISE MAKESHIFT PARTS
MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY, OR DEATH.
WARNING
Risk of Asphyxiation!
Negative pressure can cause spillage of combustion
fumes and soot.
