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This method provides excellent venting for nor-
mal operation. This method also provides natural
draft in the event of a power failure.
In Canada and some places in the US it is re-
quired that the vent pipe extend all the way to the top
of the chimney.
In this method a cap should also be installed
on the chimney to keep out rain. Be sure to use ap-
proved pellet vent pipe fittings. Seal pipe joints with
silicone in addition to the sealing system used by
the manufacturer. Pipe size should be increased to
4" using this method.
This method provides excellent venting for nor-
mal operation. This method also provides natural
draft in the event of a power failure.
In Canada and some places in the US it is re-
quired that the vent pipe extend all the way to the top
of the chimney. The pipe or liner inside the chimney
should be 4"diameter.
In this method a cap should also be installed
on the chimney to keep out rain. One disadvantage
of this method is that it is harder to clean the vent
pipe, therefore, there is a tendancy not to do it as
often as needed.
Fig.29
Fig.30
Venting
#6 Installing into an existing fireplace
chimney (US and Canada)
#7 Installing into an existing
chimney (US and Canada)
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