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Chairman
^ ^ (fill) 727-32MC'harlcs J. Dinczio '1'I�\11.-��
Administrator
April 19, 1991
Pym Industries, Inc.
11625 Airport Road
( verell, WA 98204
Attention: Dr. O. J. Whitfield
Subject: Massachuscns A11pfOVal $181(15 Of CCI't;iin of Pyro Industries \V(md Pellet Survc SvNicros
Dcar Dr. Whitfield:
At its March 2G, 1991 monthly meeting, the BBRS voted approval orcerlain wood pellcl hunting sluves :uul
heatcr:s for use in Massachuse((s - Ute following inl0lnmlion identifies these Products and ally voted
slipulations and/ur requirements.
I'1ro Induslri�l tic. of prcrell, WashinLlon
Whillield Aulomalic Feed, Thermoslatically Controlled, Mechanically and Mourallc_ Dialicd Wood Pellet
Burning Room I lancrs:
I) ADVANTAGE II-, (frecsl:mding and fit cplace inset( nmdels):
2) RENAISSANCE;
3) PRODIGY
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The cited wood Ile]lei but appliances,as specified in the application materials dated Febnuny G, 1991,arc
appowd for use in Massachuscrls subjul m Coll formame with all olhcr applicable Slott and Federal
regulations as well as any rcyuirc•nu'nts of the Mannlaclurer - (vhcre mechanically vented equipment is
specified by the MaIIIII.-mmer lit Through Ilse side wa11 \'('ming ul such appliances;such venting systems shall
Ile installed in accordance with the Manulaclurer:s inslallalinn uruwal.
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As part of the approval of these wood pellet burning heating appliances, it is required that these Products he
installed in accordance will, all applicable sections of the Fifth Edition of the State Building Code(the Code)
and that specifically, clearances to combustible construction shall be in accordance with the tquifemcnns of
Section 3409.4 of the Code; i.e., Section 3409.4 dues allow for reduced clearances to combustibles when
exposed annbusliblc construction is protected with noncomhusliblo nralcrials affording the necessary lite
Protection resistance; additionally, clearances may be reduced to the manufacturer's tested clearances when
such clearances arc identified on the listing label of such products.
'These approvals arc for those wood pellet stoves/healers as described in the cited applicaliun materials and
any cl,mtge in name,design,equipment,installation or intended usewill require Pyro Industries, Inc. to submit
these products again to the CMSB fur consideration of approval.
Pyro Industries, Inc. is cautioned that any recommendation for approval by the Constraclion Nlaterials Salery
Board ((.MSB) and any actual approvals granted by the State Board of Building Regulalions and Standards
(S13BRS) are based on an approval process consisting of an evaluation of only the Safety aspects of product
design, construction, installation procedures and intended use, based on the application materials suhmitted.
Neither the CMSB nor the SB13RS evaluate product efficicn(y or the advisahility of using one product as
Opposed to any other product and therefore approval as discussed herein is not ut he utilircd in advenising
or promotion of said Products.
Vcry nlily yours,
S j110Z-7 OF B 11. )I G,R['.GUI AI IONS AND STANDARDS
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C'hmlcs J. Din ti
Administrator
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cc: Mr. Charles R. Brewster, Jr., Can•cr, MA 02339
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✓�ie T�a►nmarntwea�i c��2'laGaac�u�e�
STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
William CODEWORDF. ��"eldGovernor
Kentaro Tsutsumi
Chairman
December, 1991 Charles J. Dinezio
Administrator
PELLET STOVES - AT ISSUE
With the high cost of sources of energy and the heating season upon us once again, many people are looking towards
alternate or supplementary methods of providing warmth for themselves and their families. Passive wood slows
(devices that need to be manually stoked) have been a favorite over the years, both for their handsome appearance
and for their wry supply of heat.
The pellet stove has evolved from these earlier solid fuel burning models. Pellet stoves allow a person to pill a storage
bin that is attached to the unit with fuel. The fuel (pellet) is then auger-fed to the burn chamber at a specific rate to
keep the fire and heat roaring. This, of course, frees the person who would normally lend the fire to perform other
tasks, such as sit back and enjoy the flame.
The December, 1990 issue of CODEWORD announced the approval of certain direct vent versions of a solid fuel
burning device that uses corn as its source a fuel. Certainly, this is an innovative method for dealing with heating
issues in terms of the environment (less destruction of trees) and in terms of the costs (of wood products).
Although many pellet stoves are fueled by wood products, they, too, can be operated with creative alternate sources
such as corn kernels, rice coal or even walnut shells. (The type of stove would dictate the type of fuel.) However,with
innovation sometimes comes problems, at least for regulators. All new ideas are subject to improvement as lessons
are learned through operation. The test methods identified in the appendices of the building code are designed to help
avoid expensive lessons. These tests are meant to challenge the operation of devices as they normally would perform
when installed. The listing laboratory then labels the product to assure the buying public that some type of
performance test was administered and the results were favorable. We all recognize the seal of Underwriters
Laboratory (UL) as the most common marking.
When a new product such as the pellet stove is introduced to the market, testing becomes a problem. The standard
tests for solid fuel burning appliances are intended to test passive devices, not actively-fed models. Although in some
respects this may not be a great concern, it does raise at least one issue: how does the unit respond to negative
pressure (not currently part of the required testing process). Thus, in the interest of public safety, the Board of
Building Regulations and Standards has voted to take steps to address this matter. The following article details the
path that the manufacturer, consumer and building official must take when selling or installing a pellet stove in the
Commonwealth for the cited periods of time. In the future, proper testing may make much of this procedure
unnecessary. Until such time, the following action is required.
Publication No.17,007-10 1100-12-91,21-C.R.
Approved by:Philmore Anderson 111,State Purchasing Agent
PELLET STOVE BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR
THE FALL 1991/WINTER 1992 HEATING SEASON
NOTE. THE FOLLORWC, INFORMATION IS ISSUED IN LIEU OFA MEMORANDUM DATED 12113,Q1, SENT
TO PELLET AMNUFACTURERS SEEKING APPROVAL FOR SALE AND INSTALLATION OF PELLET
APPLIANCES IN MASSACHUSETTS.
Pellet stoves/heaters/fireplace inserts are heating appliances that burn wood pellets, but may also be designed
to burn rice coal, kernel corn, walnut shells, or other pelletized types of solid fuels. Such appliances typically
possess numerous electro-mechanical devices that are subject to potential failure or abnormal operation.
Because the existing Building Code requirements for solid fuel burning equipment did not anticipate pellet
stove technology(the existing Code requirements - Section 3409 -were written some 10 to 15 years ago and
were intended to deal largely with "passive", as opposed to electro-mechanically "active", solid fuel burning
equipment), the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards (SBBRS) at it's December 10, 1991
meeting has approved an "AFFIDAVIT PROGRAM" for nellet appliances for the Fall 1991/winter 1992
heating season.
In summary, each pellet appliance manufacturer must provide an affidavit to the SBBRS and to the
manufacturer's sales representatives. To obtain the necessary building permit, the end-user shall provide to
the local building department a copy of the affidavit referring to the specific pellet appliance which is to be
installed.
Pellet appliances, in addition to being UL 1482 or ANSI/UL 737 labeled (which have been traditional
requirements of the Building Code for all solid fuel burning appliances - Section 3409.2) will either:
a) have been tested to ULC 5627 or ASTM draft standard E-91, revised draft 5/28/91, in a "negative
pressure" environment and have demonstrated acceptable performance under such test conditions
(acceptable performance includes satisfying requirements for minimum CO release into the test enclosure
and additionally; demonstrating that burnback into the fuel hopper does not occur for either normal or
abnormal operating states in a test enclosure at "negative pressure", relative to bulk air pressure);
OR
b) if not so tested, the manufacturer shall provide a carbon monoxide (CO) gas alarm with the sale of
the pellet appliance.
These requirements are imposed on pellet appliances because there exists the possibility that should
mechanical draft in the pellet stove fail and the building in which the pellet appliance is operating is tightly
constructed, the pressure in the building could be lower than the bulk atmospheric pressure - particularly if
the building has bathroom, kitchen or other exhaust fans operating. Under such conditions, a pellet appliance
s might backdraft into the building, or even burnback into the fuel hopper, where, depending on the
manufacturer, from 20 to 150 pounds of pellets may be stored (note that even if the pellet appliance does
not rely on mechanical draft, these "negative pressure" issues still exist).
From the perspective of the local building departments, it will only be necessary to advise applicants seeking
a permit to install a pellet appliance that he must get the required affidavit from the manufacturer, and that
the affidavit must be riled with the permit application.
There are two (2) types of affidavits, titles are shown on the next page.
PAGE 2 - ---
PELLET STOVE REQUIREMENTS - CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2
One affidavit is entitled:
SOLID FUEL BURNING PELLET STOVE AFFIDAVIT "
FOR PELLET STOVES SATISFYING "NEGATIVE PRESSURE"TESTING
(FALL 1991/MNTER 1992 HEATING SEASON)
the other is entitled:
SOLID FUEL BURNING PELLET STOVE AFFIDAVIT
FOR PELLET STOVES SOLD WITH CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) GAS ALARMS
(FALL 199I/MNTER 1992 HEATING SEASON)
Please note that the affidavit dealing with CO gas alarms, refers to requirements found on "page I" of that
affidavit (page 1 of this affidavit.is simply the instruction sheet on how to properly complete the affidavit).
As this is an important issue that may affect many building officials in the coming months, we have
reproduced below that portion of the instruction page addressing CO gas alarm requirements. (Note that it
is the responsibility of the manufacturer to choose an appropriate gas alarm.)
REQUIREMENTS (CO GAS ALARMED PELLET APPLIANCES):
For the Fall 1991/Winter 1992 heating season, if "negative pressure" listing testing, per the methodology of
ULC 5627/CSA Standard B366.2,STANDARD FOR SPACE HEATERS FOR USE WITH SOLID FUELS.
Section 12.3, or via the requirements of draft standard ASTM E-91, revised draft 5/28/91. STANDARD
SAFETY SPECIFICATION FOR ROOM HEATERS. PELLET FUEL BURNING TYPE, Section 10.1.5,
has not been performed on product inventory intended for sale in this heating season, it will still be required
that pellet stoves, as solid fuel burning devices, be testedflisted to UL 1482 and/or ANSI/UL 737, as
applicable (per Section 3409.2 of the Fifth Edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code); additionally.
it will be necessary that manufacturers provide a carbon monoxide gas alarm,with the pellet appliance - the
selection of the CO gas alarm shall be the responsibility of the pellet stove manufacturer, but said gas alarm
will possess CO detection capability/sensitivity consistent with generally accepted national standards relating
to safety, and be of such a design that a sufficiently audible alarm is sounded in the event of excessive
backdrafting or in the event of burnback; both types of events causing excessive CO release to the habitable
space of the building. The CO gas alarm shall be located either in the room in which the pellet stove is
operating or shall otherwise be located to ensure early warning in the event of abnormal pellet store
operation (the gas alarm installation shall be per the alarm manufacturer's instructions and otherwise be in
accordance with all applicable local, State and Federal requirements, and any additional requirements
imposed by the pellet stove manufacturer). Should the gas alarm be energized via battery, the alarm should.
` if possible, be designed to warn the user of low battery voltage, or weakened charge. The pellet stine
manufacturer shall provide the gas alarm and any and all necessary gas alarm instruction materials, as part
of the equipment and materials furnished at the time of sale of the pellet stove.
r
Pages four (4) and five (5) that follow are samples of the affidavits that a building official must receive when
an individual is applying for a permit to install a pellet stove. Please remember that this action is only
required for pellet devices, not for passive devices that would be labeled through the normal testing
procedure.
PAGE 3
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Chairman fi17) 747-331M1
Charles J. Dine2.io SAMPLE
Administrator SOLID FUEL BURNING PELLET STOVE AFFIDAVIT
FOR PELLET STOVES SATISFYING'NEGATIVE PRESSURE•TF_SUNG
(FALL 199IAVINTF.R 1992 HEATING SEASON)
'lo the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards:
I. as
on behalf of
a manufacturer of solid fuel burning pellet stoves/heaters/fire place inserts(circle appropriate products).
hereby certify that the following pellet heating appliances,by eaplklt model Idenrllkallen;
model(s):
have been tested.or tested/listed(circle appropriate information)per the'negative pressure tat requirements
of either ULC 5627/CSA Standard B366.2,or draft standard ASTM E-91,revised draft 528191.and found to
satisfy the applicable criteria of ULC 5627/CSA Standard 8366.2 or draft standard ASTM E-91,revised
draft 528,91; additionally, bumback did not occur either during normal or abnormal"negative pressure"testing.
MANUFACTURER:
SIGNED:
TYPED OR PRINT NAME ABOVE.-
TITLE--
On
BOVE:TITLE:On this day of , 19_,then personalty appeared before me,the
ahove named
and made oath that the above statements by him/her,are we.
BEFORE ME-
NOTARY
ENOTARY PUBLIC
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: 19
PAGE 4
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I\illium F. Weld �-T��?[+JeIx60K 1/"1/" C/f/�?"W `;&C"7
Governor Gose ,Q&/,e.11rkA gL4r� - 1801
Kentaro Tsotsoml �• 'Iffm6aa4ldem 02108
Chairman ;fil-i737-32le)
Charles J. Dinezio
Administrator
SAMPLE
SOLID FUEL BURNING PELLET STOVE AFFIDAVIT
FOR PELLET STOVES SOLD WITH CARBON MONOXIDE(CO) GAS ALARMS
(FALL I"W*VlNTFR t992 HEATING SEASON)
To the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards: Date 19_
1, as
on behalf of
a manufacturer of solid fuel burning pellet stoveslheaters/fire place inserts(circle appropriate products),
hereby certify that the following pellet healing appliances,by explicit model identification;
madel(s):
sold, for use in Massachusetts,arc equipped with a carbon monoxide gas alarm,in accordance with the requirements specified on Page 1 of this
affidavit.
MANUFACTURER:
SIGNED
TYPE.OR PRINT NAME ABOVE--
TITLE:
BOVETITLE:
On this day of , 19_, then personally appeared before me,the
above named
and made oath that the above statements by him/her.are true. f
BEFORE ME
VOTARY PUBLIC
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: 19
PAGE 5
Inehcape riesting Services ProfeeslunalSerrlcesLtd.
Warnock Hersey 211 Schoulhouse Street
Cuquitlarn, B.C.
V3K 4X0 Canada
Telephone (614)520-3321
Fox (604) 524-0186
P.r:POR•r Or A
STANDARD TEST PROGRAM
CONDUCTS' D ON A
WOOD PELLET TYPE FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE
MODEL ADVANTAG=E PLUS
CLIENT:
PYRO INDUSTRIES INC.
695 PEASE ROAD
BURLINGTON, WASHINGTON 98233
REPORT PREPARED BY:
INCHCAPE TESTING SERVICES NA LTD.
WARNOCK HERSEY
FUEL BURNING EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT
211 SCHOOLHOUSE STREET `
COQUTTLAM, B.C.
V3K 4X9
REPORT NO.: 476-124400
ADDENDUM TO REPORT NO. 5515 (DEC./91)
CLIENT NO.: L00102
DATE: MAY 1996
Inchcape Testing Services NA Ltd.
Inchcape Testing Services 211 Schoolhouse Street
Coquitlatn,B.C.
V3K 4X9 Canada
Telephone(604)520-3321
Fax(604)524-9186
REPORT OF A
STANDARD TEST PROGRAM
CONDUCTED ON A
ROOM HEATER, PELLET FUEL-BURNING TYPE
MODEL WP7 ADVANTAGE PLUS INSERT
CLIENT:
PYRO INDUSTRIES INC.
695 PEASE ROAD
BURLINGTON, WASHINGTON 98233
U.S.A.
REPORT PREPARED BY:
INCHCAPE TESTING SERVICES NA LTD.
211 SCHOOLHOUSE STREET
COQUITLAM, BRITISH COLUMBIA
CANADA V3K4X9
REPORT NO.: 476-1365-00 (MARCH 1997)
ADDENDUM TO REPORT NO. 5515 (DECEMBER 1991)
AND NO. 476-1244-00 (MAY 1996)
CLIENT NO.: L00102
DATE: MARCH 1997
Look For These Inchcape Marks As Evidence 0(Compliance.
s
Pyro Industries Ltd. Page 8 of 8
Report No. 476-1365-00 March 1997
CONCLUSION
The sample model WP7 Advantage Plus Insert, pelletize wood-fuel burning appliance, for use
with pelletized wood fuel, was found to comply with the requirements of ASTM E1509-93
Room Heaters, Pellet Fuel-Burning Type, ULC S628-M93 Fireplace Inserts and ULC 5627-
M93 Space Heaters for Use with Solid Fuel for listing in Canada.
It also met the requirements of UL-1482-1994 standard for Space Heaters, Solid Fuel Type for
listing in the U.S.A.
Inchcape Testing Services NA Ltd. has verified the drawings (Appendix A) of the Pelletized
Wood-Fuel Burning Appliance as being representative of the installation and the appliance
tested.
The model WP7 Advantage Plus Insert, Pelletized Wood-Fuel Burning Appliance,
manufactured by Pyro Industries Inc., after incorporating the listed alterations, is therefore
eligible for listing and labelling under the factory inspection program of Inchcape Testing
Services NA LTD.
INCHCAPE TESTING SERVICES NA LTD.
WARNOCK HERSEY
Tested by: �
Fred suda
Supervisor
Certification Division
Reviewed by: "` 1
an W. Chang, P.Eng.
Manager
Gas & Plumbing Testing
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Governor 'GROOM moo
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(617) 727-3200
Chairman
Charles I Dinezio SOLD FUEL BURNING PELLET STOVE AFFIDAVIT
Administrator
FOR PELLET STOVES SATISFYING'NEGATIVE PRESSURE'TESTING
(FAL.t"IMNTER 1992 HEATING SEASON)
To the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards: Dam 01/21/ 1992
1. Drew McDaniel as Assistant Manager, Sales & Marketing
onbehalror Pyro Industries Inc.
a manufacturer of solid fuel burning pellet stovaNcate"Xim plsoe liens(circle approprute products),
hereby certify that the following pellet heating appliances.by explicit model Identification;
model(,), WP2 - Advantage Freestanding and Insert
WW1/WW1A - Renaissance and Erin, Freestanding
WP3 - Prodigy I and Prodigy IT, Freestanding
have been rated.orestedAist (cirde appropriate information)per the negative pressure tat requirement
of either LTLC S627/CSA Standard 8366.2.or via methods/requimments of similar nationally recognized standards,and found to
satisfy the applicable criteria or ULC S627/CSA Standard B366.2 or other rationally recognized standards:additionally,bumback did not
occur either during normal or abnormal"negative pressure testing.
MANUFACTURER Pro Industries , Inc.
SIGNED
TYPED OR PRINT NAME ABOVE Andrew K. McDaniel
TITLE Assistant Manager, Sales & Marketing
On this "3l!:..'r day or h&M&&AA6j .19g�t then personally appeared before me,the
above named LVIL11—
MARICEIA V. VALUM
and made cath that the above statements by himllter,am true Nottay Pubic
STATE OF WASHNGTON
MY Corrarddon Etptes
BEFORE ME December 29. 1993
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: r 19J.JL_
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Kentaro Tsuisumi �oalO . ./t�adaaca�ramel� 02f08
Chairman
(617) 727-3200
Charles J. Dinezio SOLID FUEL BURNING PELLET STOVE AFFIDAVIT
Administrator
FOR PELLET STOVES SATISFVING'NEGATIVE PRESSURE'TESTING
To the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards: Date 8-25 1993
1, Drew McDaniel as National Sales Manager
onbehallof Pyro Industries , Inc.
a manufacturer of solid fuel burning pellet stoveuheatessRrc place imens(circle appropriate products),
hereby certify that the following pellet heating appliances,by explicit model Identification;
model(s): ELtlr a �ees:tanAirrg—and;inserta
have been tested,o testedAisted circle appropriate information)per the'negatin pressue lest requirements
of either ULC 5627/CSA Standard 83663,or draft standard ASTM E-91,revised draft SR8t91,and found to
satisfy the applicable criteria of ULC S627/CSA Standard 836(.2 or draft standard ASTM E-91,revised
draft SB$I91;additionally,buntback did not occur either during normal or abnormal"negative pressue testing.
MANUFACTURER: /JPyro Industtrie/s�, Inc.
SIGNED:
TYPED OR PRINT NA.MEABOVE Andrew K. McDaniel
TITLE: Natiooual Sales Manager
On this-r2-d-'..1
day of'2194ft 41A- 19fl�f�en Personally appeared before me,the
above named M)--{� )Lt rs .4
QA i�C
■rad made oath that the above statements by himAter,are truce MVACTIA V VALDW
Ay PJAC
BEFORE ME
IM OF W TON
MY g:CffMlllfrOfl B¢1YN
U Newnber 29. 1990
NOTAR PUBLIC `
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:__Z'I f 19.-L.2q'9
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Kentaro Tsutsuml -iodloll, ✓ffaaac/t"MACl - 0.2!08
Chalrman (617) 727.32DO
Charles J. Dinczio
SOLID FUEL BURN ING PELLET STOVE AFFIDAVIT
Adndnlslralor FOR rELLLr STOVES SATISFITNG'NEGATIVE rRFSSIIRE'TESTING
To the Slate Board or Building 1tcgu1a1io,u and Standards Date- 9-1-0 _19 96
I. Bob Wilson as53iJca
onbehaBol Pyro Industries , Inc.
a manufacturer of solid fuel burnin pellet stow ,c.ic,:m,c place insens(ciecic appropriate products),
hereby ceAlly thal.11R following pellet healing applianecs,by egdlcll model Idenllacnllon;
model(&): WP-4 Quest
WP-7_ Advantage Plus,
have bee G3br IcsledAistcd(circle appropriate;nrormalion)per The'ncgat;vc pressure'tell requirements
of either ULC 5627/CSA Standard 0766.2,or draft standard AS"I M 1:.91,r"ised drai 589/91,and found to
satisfy the applicable criteria of ULC 5627/CSA Standard 0766.2 or draft standard ASTM E•91,revised ,
draft UMI;additionally,burnback did not occur tither during normal or abnormal"negative pressure testing.
MAN UFACTURERi yro I U ries , Irlc.
SIGNED:
TYI'LD OR PRINT NAM • OV•• Bob Wilson
TFTLD C Director of Sales
On this I C'� day of J C D'F. !a' ,19�Ihen pcnonally appeared before me, pp �
above named ,» 0' O�
and made oath[hat the above statements by him/her,ase Inc. - NM'��ts 0
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0L70RE ME 4
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NOTARY MBLIC
MY COMMISSION EXrIRFS: 44 — 2,QQ D •'t�
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William F.Reid � �
Governor
6" 11901
Kentaro Tsutsumi a , .A��addad 08z!08
Chairman
(617) 727-3200
Charles J.Dlnezl0 SOLID FUEL BURNINC pE1d,Er STOVE AFFIDAVIT
Administrator
FOR PELLET STOVES SATISFYING eNECATINE PRESSURE'TESTING.
To the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards: 8-4 19 95
Date _
1, Joe Canova as Product Manager
onbebalfof Pyro Industries, Inc.
a manufacturer of solid fuel bumin Iles st Ct"&Ive glare insen (circle appropriate products),
hereby certify that the following pellet heating applianm,by explicit model Identification;
model(a): WP5 - Cascade Freestanding
have beetested, d161MW%0Mcircle appropriate information)per the"negative pressure test requiremenu -
of either ULC S627/CSA Standard 8766.2,or draft standard ASTM E-91,revised drat SfIMI,and found to
satisfy the applicable criteria of ULC S627/CSA Standard 8366.2 or draft standard ASTM E-911,revised
draft U28101;additionally,bumback did not occur either during normal or abnormal'negative pressue testing.
MANUFACIVREW /Pyro Industries, Inc.
SIGNED:
TYPED OR PRINT NAME ABOVE Joe Canova
TITLE Product Mance er
On this 4th myef August 1995
then personally appeared before me,Ibe
above named Joe Canova
and made oath that the above atatemean by h"W"u r,are truce
NOTARY FURIC
UA7E OF WASHINGTON
B RE ME iRACIE LYNN OS7MAN
. r hM Acoointment Fairies NOV 22.1997
NOTARY PUBUC .11/J.^�lTl' fj
MY COMMISSION E(PI (_70) - f•L 19 7
. aelpal.cl
Page 2 012
Stove Installation Assembly
Your Wbitheld Advantage May Be Installed As:
• A freestanding unit with a pedestal placed on a nnmrnnihuslihle floor pad.
• A mobile home heater placed on a not' Iloor pmd. Willa source of outside air, bolted
down and electrically grounded to the chassis of the home.
Floor Protection
----
Your Whitfield pellet stove must he
110 died on a non combustible protec-
t,
live flour pod of minimum 3/8" thick-
'less material or a masonry hearth. the `
hearth or floor pad must extend a min- i5
6" inunn of G" in front of and from each f°'J
H /"' ?'
a ON side of the stove or to the nearest per-
milled combustible material If les
than G".
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Floor/Hearth Padi,
Clearances to wan
Combustibles — ---
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the Following minimum clear-
antes to combustible materials §
must be maintained. Keep all
combustibles at least 18" (hors- !
zontally) away from the glass , a
windows.
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to
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(ALCOVE CLEARANCES)
Maximum Alcove depth: 24". :i
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Minimum Alcove height: 47-I/2"
Minimum Alcove Width: 37"
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STOVE INSTALLATION! CONFIGURATIONS
YOUR W11I7TIELU UCS]'AM17111, INSlit 13,1J) /is:
• A freestanding unit with a pedestal placed on a non-combustible floor pad.
• A fireplace insert set into a masonry or factory built lireplace. i
• A mobile home heater placed on a non-combustible floor pad, with a source of,outside
air, bolted down and electrically grounded to the chassis of the home (see page 22).
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FLOOR PROT'ECHON
Your Whitfield pellet stove must be installed on a non combustible protective floor pad
of minimum 3/8" thickness material or a masonry hearth (figure 12). The hearth or floor
p ( ) stove or to the
pad must extend a minimum of 6 In front of and from each side of the
nearest permitted combustible material if less than 6
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CLEARANCES TO COMBUST•111Lh',S
The following minimum clearances to cornbuslihle rnalmials must be maintainers.
Keep all combustibles at leasl 1 a"(hot izonisrlly) away frons the glass windows. Maximum
Alcove depth: 24". Minimurn Alcove heiylrl:
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Section 4: Floor Protection & Clearances
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Floor Protection
The Whitfield Prodigy 11 Pellet Stove must be installed
on a noncombustible protective floor pad of minimum Floor protector must extend
3/6"thickness material or on a masonry hearth.The at least 6"from the face of the
hearth or floor pad must extend a minimum of 6"from stove, and 0"to the sides and
the face of the stove OR TO THE NEAREST PER- rear of the stove.
MITTED COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL IF IT IS LESS
THAN 6" from the back or sides of the stove. (See
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Floor Protector
I' Clearances to Combustibles
'I The stove must be installed with the following mini-
mum clearances from the side and back wall to the
nearest combustible materials. (See Figure 2). Figure 1 -Floor Protector Size
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INSTALLATION NOTES
Proper planning for your double wall pellet vent installation will
result in greater safety,efficiency, and convenience, saving both time and
PELLET VENT INSTALLATION I ' money. Use only authorized SIMPSON DURA-VENT PELLET VENT
AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS UL (SPV) listed parts. Do not install damaged parts.
INCLUDING MASONRY RELINING 1. WARNING: When passing through ceilings and walls, make sure all
AND CATHEDRAL CEILINGS MH14420 combustible materials and building insulation products are a minimum of 3"
away from pipe and fittings.
2. When exiting through walls, make sure NFPA rules are followed for
A MAJOR CAUSE OF VENT RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO distance from windows and openings. These rules are shown on page 5.
MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO 3. Do not mix and match with other products or improvised solutions.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF THE UTMOST P P
IMPORTANCE THAT THIS DOUBLE WALL PELLET VENT BE 4. Practice good workmanship. Sloppy work could jeopardize your pellet
INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE vent installation.
INSTRUCTIONS. 5. Never choose a vent with an inside diameter that is smaller than the
Read through all of these instructions before beginning your installa- appliance flue outlet.
tion. Failure to install as described in this instruction will void the 6. Multi-story: Where pellet vent passes through the ceiling, use SIMPSON
manufacturer's warranty, and may have an effect on your homeowner's DURA-VENT firestop/support assembly.
insurance and UL listing status. Keep these instructions for future refer- 7• Pellet vent placement: When deciding the location of your stove and
ence. This booklet also contains instructions for installing a venting system vent, try to minimize the alteration and reframing of structural components
within an existing masonry chimney, and for installations passing through a of the building.
cathedral ceiling. 8. Sections of pipe are connected to each other by pushing them firmly
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT CLEARANCES together and twisting. Screws are not required. If screws are desired, for
SIMPSON DURA-VENT'S double wall pipe is listed by Underwriter's 3" thru 6"diameter pipe, use 1/4" sheet metal screws. Under no circum-
Laboratories as a vent for listed pellet stoves. The minimum clearance stances, penetrate the inner liner with screws.
from pipe to combustibles is 3". Never till any required clearance space 9. Never install single-wall pipe to pellet stoves.
with insulation or any other materials. Combustible materials include 10. Do not connect B-Vent pipe with aluminum liners to vent pellet vent
lumber, plywood, sheetrock, plaster and lath, furniture,curtains, electrical appliances.
wiring, and building insulation of any kind. 11. Inspections: The use of pelletized fuel does not eliminate the need for
PELLET VENT TESTING inspection and 'cleaning. During the heating season, inspect monthly by
Pellet vent is tested and listed to U. L. Standard for safe low tempera- removing the vent cap or the top of the chimney system (where the pellet
ture venting systems, Type L, and produced under the factory inspection stove has been adapted to an existing chimney system) and with a flash-
and follow-up program of Underwriters Laboratories. Inc. Pellet vent is light, check for soot and creosote deposits. To remove the vent caps, twist
rated for flue temperatures up to, but not to exceed 570 degrees F. 1/8 turn and gently pull them loose from the pipe. In the case of an existing
chimney system, remove the lid of the chimney cap and the spark arrestor.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT YOU MAY NEED _ pipe by pushing male and female
Eye Protection Non-hardening Waterproof Mastic TABLE 1 ends of pipe together and
Screwdriver Tape Measure PIPE SIZE OPENING twisting until pipe is in locked
Tape Measure Saber or Keyhole Saw position.
3 INCH 9 5/8 % 9 5/8
Hammer Gloves D. When the pipe passes
PERMITS o INCH 10 5/8 % 10 5/8 through the firestop at ceiling,
Contact your local building code or fire officials regarding permits, restric- sINCH II 5/1 % II 5/1 tighten bolt and clamp around
tions,and installation inspection in your area. 6 INCH 12 5/8 % 12 5/8 pipe.
GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS E. ALWAYS MAINTAIN
1. Follow the stove manufacturer's instructions. 3"CLEARANCE FROM
A. Choose a stove that is listed by a recognized testing laboratory. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. Where the chimney passes through
B. Connect only one.flue per appliance. additional floors and ceilings, always install a firestop spacer.
C. Follow the stove manufacturers instructions and safety manual for F. After lining up for hole in roof, use same method as 2.(B); cut either
a round or square hole in the roof. Always cut the hole 3" larger than the
„E., C., diameter of the pipe. Install the upper edge and sides of flashing under the
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vent.
2. If flue vent is on top of the stove: (See the example in Figure 1) roofing materials and nail to the roof along the upper edge. Do not nail the
A. Place the appliance according to the manufacturer's instructions. lower edge. Seal all nail heads with non-hardening waterproof mastic.
B. Drop a plumb bob to the center of the appliance flue outlet and G. To finish, apply non-hardening waterproof mastic where the storm
mark center point on the ceiling, cut a square hole in the ceiling for the collar will meet the vent and flashing; slide storm collar down until it sets
firestop support assembly. Refer to Table I for the dimensions of the hole. on the flashing,put the cap on and twist to lock. (See the example in
C. Connect (SPV-CO) pipe adaptor to stove: Attach each section of Figure 2)
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TABLE 2
3. If the flue exit is on back of
stove and interior installation is VENT SIZE ROUND THIMBLE SQUARE THIMBLE
desired: (See the example in Figure 3 INCH AND 0 INCH 7 I/2 INCH DIA. 9 INCH % 9 INCH
3)• 5 INCH AND 6 INCH 9 1/2 INCH DIA. 9 INCH X 9 INCH
A. Place the appliance
according to the manufacturer's A support/wall strap must be placed at 4-foot intervals along the
TEE instructions. vertical run. Assemble pipe in the same manner described in paragraph 2 of
PIPE LITH REMVARLE B. Connect a (SPV-CO) pipe the general instructions. If it should work out that an adjustable length
ARLRTIF EAR "`v-T' adaptor to the back of the stove
P (SPV-PA) is required in the horizontal run, and the adjustable length must
and attach a tee to stove pipe enter the wall thimble, the diameter of the center hole in the wall thimble
adaptor, align, push together and must be enlarged by 1/8" to accommodate the adjustable length.
twist to lock. D. Seal the galvanized section of the wall thimble to the exterior wall
C. Continue to assemble pipe
Fig 3 in the manner described in para- WALL THIMBLE
graph 2. (SPV-WH)
4. If the flue exit is on back of SQUARE ROUND
stove, and exterior vertical installa-
TEE a T. tion is desired: (See the example in
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"-� A. Place the appliance accord-
ing to manufacturer's instructions.
B. Cul a square opening in the ® EXTERIOR
wall in accordance with the di- EXTERIOR
mensions in Table 2. Note that the BLACK Fig 5 BLACK
wall thimble may be round with no
insulation, or rectangular with with non-hardening mastic.
Fig 4 insulation. The black portion of 5. If the flue exit is on back of the stove, and a horizontal through-the-wall
the thimble is to be attached to the installation is desired: (See the example in Figure 6).
interior wall, and the galvanized portion is to be attached to the exterior A. Place the appliance according to manufacturer's instructions.
wall. The wall thimble is designed to accommodate a maximum wall B. Install the wall thimble as described in paragraph 4.
thickness of 7". Refer to Figure 5. C. Connect the pipe adaptor to back of stove and attach sufficient pipe
C. Connect a pipe adaptor(SPV-CO) to back of stove; attach to penetrate wall thimble and extend at least 6"beyond the exterior wall.
enough pipe to penetrate and extend 3"beyond the exterior wall. Attach a Install a house shield (SPV-HS) as shown in Figure 5. The house shield is
regular tee or horizontal clean out tee, and proceed up the wall. Attach a optional. Attach a horizontal vent cap. The vent cap should be at least 6"
combination tee support/wall strap just above the tee. from the wall.
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D. Follow the below listed (8") 8884, in the existing ceiling support box, as shown in Figure 7. Note
6 INCHES MM]MUM NFPA rule for distance of exit termi- that the close clearance adaptor only connects to Simpson Dura-Vent
nal from windows and openings: chimney systems.
NFPA 2116-3.5 Termina- D. Connect the appropriate size chimney adaptor to the close clear-
tion: 6-3.5 Mechanical draft systems ance adaptor.
need not comply with 6-3.1 and 6-3.3 E. Connect the appliance to the chimney adaptor using a pipe adaptor,
wase WELD provided they comply with the fol- lengths of pipe as required, and an adjustable pipe length.
11�<0PTI0NK> lowing: Slide the adjustable length down
(SPV40I)
:10 (a). The exit terminal of a over the top pipe section, position
IWI�TAL mechanical draft system, other than a EXISTDC IMA-PLUS m the installation vertically plumb,
\ �* CM direct vent appliance (sealed combus- DL4A-gDUIEr SrsrzN then slip the adjustable length up
6 DOES MIMI" tion system appliance), shall be and twist lock it to the chimney
Fig 6 located in accordance with the fol- adaptor. Once all the components
lowing: are firmly seated and properly
(1). Not less than 3 ft. (.91m) above any forced air inlet located within aligned,carefully drill three 1/8"
10 ft. (3m). ADJUSTABLE
LENGTH PEI EI VENT-To- g diameter holes through the outer
(2). Not less than 4 ft.(1.2m) below, 4 ft.(1.2m)horizontally from or I SmEtm ADAPTw sleeve only in the center of the slots
ft. (304mm) above any door,window or gravity air inlet into any building, located at the bottom of the adjust-
and; PELLET VENT able length pipe. Do not penetrate
(3). Not less than 2 ft. (.61m) from an adjacent building and not less Fig 7 SYSTEM the inner liner. Use (3) 3/8" length
than 7 ft. (2.1m) above grade when located adjacent to public walkways. sheet metal screws to secure the
6. If it is desired to attach to an existing 6", 7"or 8" Dura-Plus or DCR adjustable length pipe. The completed installation will look like Figure 7.
chimney,either roof supported, or ceiling supported: (See the example in
Figure 7).
A. Remove any existing connector pipe, adaptor or connector
going into the ceiling support box.
B. Visually inspect with a flashlight the condition of the interior of
the chimney for cleanliness and structural integrity. All evidence of soot
and creosote must be removed from the existing chimney system. If you
doubt your ability to accomplish this, contact a professional chimney
sweep. Do not use chemical cleaners. Do any required maintenance on the
existing chimney system at this time.
C. Install a close clearance adaptor(available in the Dura-Vent
chimney product catalog - product stock numbers(6") 8674, (7") 8774, or
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