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FLOOR PROTECTION
This heater must have a non-combustible floor protector (ember protection) installed beneath it if the floor is
of combustible material. If a floor pad is used, it should be UL listed or equal. The floor pad or non-combustible
surface should be large enough to cover at least the area under the product and 6 in. (152 mm) beyond the front
and beyond each side of the fuel loading and ash removal openings.
Floor protection must extend under and 2 in.
(50.8mm) to each side of the chimney tee for an interior vertical installation (see FIGURE 2).
Canadian Installations require a minimum of 450 mm [17.7”] beyond the front of the unit and 200mm [7.8”]
beyond each side of the unit. A Floor Protector of ¼ inch thick is recommended for this installation.
FIGURE 1
Through the wall installation
FIGURE 2
Interior vertical installation
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
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Install vent at clearances specified by the vent manufacturer.
• Do not connect the pellet vent to a vent serving any other appliance or stove.
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Do not install a flue damper in the exhaust venting system of this unit.
The following installation guidelines must be followed to ensure conformity with both the safety listing of this stove and to
local building codes. Do not use makeshift methods or compromise in the installation.
MAXIMUM VENTING DISTANCE
Installation MUST include at least 3-feet of vertical pipe outside the home. This will create some natural draft to
reduce the possibility of smoke or odor during appliance shutdown and keep exhaust from causing a nuisance
or hazard by exposing people or shrubs to high temperatures. The maximum recommend vertical venting height
is 12-feet for 3-inch type “PL” vent. Total length of horizontal vent must not exceed 4-feet. This could cause back
pressure. Use no more than 180 degrees of elbows (two 90-degree elbows or two 45-degree elbows and one
90-degree elbow, etc.) to maintain adequate draft.
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DRAFT
Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney. The amount of draft in your
chimney depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and other factors. Too
much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the appliance. Inadequate draft may cause backpuffing into
the room and ‘plugging’ of the chimney. Inadequate draft will cause the appliance to leak smoke into the room
through appliance and chimney connector joints. An uncontrollable burn or excessive temperature indicates
excessive draft. Take into account the chimney’s location to insure it is not too close to neighbors or in a valley
which may cause unhealthy or nuisance conditions.
IMPORTANT!
This unit is equipped with a negative draft system that pulls air through the burn pot and pushes the
exhaust out of the dwelling. If this unit is connected to a flue system other than the way explained in this manual, it will
not function properly and will void warranty.
