Equivalent Vent Length (EVL)
The longer the run of pipe in your installation, the more restriction
there is in the system. Therefore, larger diameter pipe should be
used.
Use 4” pipe if you have more than
15 feet
of Equivalent Vent
Length (EVL).
Horizontal runs shall not exceed 10 feet of EVL.
To calculate EVL, use the following conversions table:
Qty
Type of pipe
EVL equivalent(ft)
1
90° elbow or “T”
5
1 45°
elbow
3
1 ft
Horizontal pipe run
1
1 ft
Vertical pipe run
0.5
NOTE: At altitudes above 3,000 feet, we suggest the use of 4”
diameter vent at an EVL of 7 feet or more.
Here is an example on how to calculate the EVL of your installation.
(See Figure 8)
(3 x 4’ of vertical length = 12’ x 0.5 = 6 EVL) + (1 x elbow or "T" = 5
EVL) + (2 x 1’ of horizontal length = 2 EVL)
Total EVL = (6 + 5 +2) = 13. So 3” diameter vent is allowed
Note: Do not count the outside termination (goose neck) in the EVL
calculation.
INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS
A. HORIZONTALLY THROUGH WALL (
refer to Figure 7, 8, or 10)
NOTE:
Follow the vent manufacturer’s instructions.
1.
Position stove, adhering to clearances shown in Figures 1 & 2.
2.
Locate position of hole in wall; directly behind stove exhaust
vent (refer to figure 4).
3.
Always maintain 3” clearance from combustible materials.
4. Install a wall thimble as per the vent manufacturer’s
instructions.
5.
Attach enough piping to penetrate and extend at least 6 inches
beyond the exterior wall. There should always be at least one
foot of vertical rise for each foot of horizontal run (
see
Appendix A
). At least 3 feet of vertical rise are needed in all
cases. A longer vertical rise will favour a better exhaust.
6.
To reduce the risk of smoke spillage, never terminate with a
horizontal run. If your system terminates with a horizontal run,
add at least 3 feet of vertical rise (
see Appendix A
).
7.
Attach cap and seal outside wall thimbles with non-hardening
waterproof mastic.
WALL
THIMBLE
CLEAN OUT
TEE
FOLLOW CHIMNEY OR
VENT MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS
90 DEGREE ELBOW
45 DEGREE ELBOW
TERMINATION
COLLAR
WALL
STRAP
COUPE-FEU
MURAL
1' HORIZONTAL RUN EVL = 1'
1' HORIZONTAL RUN EVL = 1'
VERTICAL ROOF VENT
WALL
STRAP
CLEAN OUT
TEE
VERTICAL LENGTH4' EVL = 4 X 0.5' = 2'
VERTICAL LENGTH 4' EVL = 4 X 0.5' = 2'
VERTICAL LENGTH 4' EVL = 4 X 0.5' = 2'
90° ELBOW "T" LEE = 5'
FOLLOW CHIMNEY OR
VENT MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
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FIGURE 7
Venting through wall
FIGURE 8
Venting through wall