Hearth & Home Technologies CB1200I-B User Manual

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CB1200-I Pellet Insert
3 in. or 4 in. (76mm or 102mm) Diameter  Pipe 
Equivalent Pipe 
Length In Feet
ALTITUDE IN THOUSANDS OF FEET 
0
20
30
   1        2       3       4       5       6        7       8        9     10
4 in. (102mm) Diameter Pipe Only 
10
Example 1
Example 2
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or 
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer 
to the owner’s information manual provided with this appli-
ance. For assistance or additional information consult a 
qualified installer, service agency or your dealer.
WARNING
The chart will help you in determing proper venting 
size according to the equivalent feet of pipe calcuated 
above and the altitude above sea level of this installa-
tion.  See Figure 13.2.
Locate the calculated equivalent feet of pipe on 
the vertical left side of the chart.  Move to the right 
horizontally on the chart until you reach your altitude 
above sea level.
If you fall below the diagonal line, 3 or 4 inch (76 to 
102mm) pipe may be used.  If it is anywhere above 
the diagonal line, a 4 inch (102mm) diameter pipe is 
requried.
The chart reveals that a 90° elbow is 5 times as 
restrictive to the flow of exhaust gases under positive 
pressure as 1 foot of horizontal pipe, and a foot of 
horizontal pipe is twice as restrictive as a foot of 
vertical pipe.
D. Pipe Selection Chart
The table below can help you calculate the equivalent feet of 
pipe which is a method used to determine pellet vent size.  See
Figure 13.1.
C. Equivalent Feet of Pipe
2 ft.
2 ft.
3 ft.
2 ft.
Example of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination Calculation
Figure 13.1
Figure 13.2
Pellet Venting 
Component
# of 
Elbows
Feet of 
Pipe
Multiplied
By
Equivalent
Feet
Components
Equivalent Feet
90
o
 Elbow or Tee
3
X
5
15
45
o
 Elbow
X
3
Horizontal Pipe
7
X
1
7
Vertical Pipe
2
X
0.5
1
Total Equivalent Feet
23
Note:  This is a generic example and is not 
intended to represent any specific fuel type.
Example 1:  If the equivalent length of pipe is 23 feet with altitude of 
8,000 feet you must use 4 inch (102mm) diameter type “L” or “PL” 
vent.
Example 2:  If the equivalent length of pipe is 12 feet with altitude of 
6,000 feet you may use 3 or 4 inch (76 to 102mm) diameter type “L” 
or “PL” vent
Fire Risk.
Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles between firestops.
•  ALWAYS maintain specified clearances around venting and firestop systems.
•  Install firestops as specified.
Failure to keep insulation or other material away from vent pipe may cause fire.
WARNING