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Kculani Tstaswni ./&Madm aefZ 02108
Chairman (617) 72712(10
Charles J. Dincrio
Administrator
April 19, 1991
Pyro Industries, Inc.
11625 Airport Road
Everett, WA 98204
Attention: Dr. O. J. Whitfield
Subject Masutcbuscu�Aj;proval S4:uus «f Ccr4ain of Pyre Indusuics \Vaud P(LIct Slovq_5ys(cmS
Dear Dr. Whitfield:
At its March 26, 1991 manlhly mccling, the ROBS voted approval orceltaiu wood pcliel bunting Stovas and
Imams for use in Massachusetts - the following iniolmation identifies these producls and anv wiled
stipulations and/or requirements.
Pyr+> htdnstrics� Incof (Svcrett, 1\'a_hiugtan
Whitfield Automatic Feed, 11ternmsunieatly Controlled, h'uclunPcaliv and Naturally Dtaftcd WOW Pellet
Hutting Room I Icaicrs:
I) ADVANTAGE 114 (freestanding and fireplace insclI models).
2) RENAISSANCfw•
t) PRODIGY
The eited wtxrd pelicl burning appliance,as spa'ified in the application Inatctiajs dajtsl February G, 1991,atc
approved for use in Massachusetts subject to cunformancc with all other applicable Slate and I"cdcl'al
regulations as wc11 as mly rcquiicnvills of the Mamlimiidicr - where nuchanicaliy vented cquipntenl is
specified by the Manufacturer for throagll the side WAI willing. of such appliances,Such venti:ig systems shall
be inslalled in accordance with the ManulacluleCs inslAhlion manual.
As part of the approval of these wood pellet burning heating appliances, it is required that these prrrducis be
installed in accordance with 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 requirements of
Section 3409.4 of the Code; i.e., Section 3409.4 does allow for reduced clearances to combustibles when
exposed combustible construction is protected with noncombustible materials affording rite necessary rite
protection resistance; additionally, clearances may he reduced to the manufacturer's tested clearances when
such clearances arc identified on the listing label of such products.
These approvals are for those wood pellet mo %,cslhcaters as described in the cited application materials allot
any change in name,design,equipment,installation or intended usewill require Pyro Industries, file. to submit
these products again to the CMSB for consideration of approval.
Pyn> Industries, Inc.is cautioned that any recommendation for approval by the Consnuction M11aicrials Safety
Board (CMSB) and any antral approvals granted by the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards
(SBBRS) 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 fire application materials submitted.
Neither the CMSB nor the SBBRS evaluate product efficiency or file advisability of using one prodact as
opposed to any other product and therefore approval as discussed herein is not to fie triiliicd in adverlising
ur promotion of said products,
Vcry truly yours,
S"F 'JOA OFB it (J.RrcGUL.AI"IONS AND STANDARDS
w ° c
Charles J. Din iii
Administrator
CJD/dnr
cc: Mr. Charles R. Brewster, Jr., Caner, MA 02339
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STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Wiilium F. Weld
Governor CODE WORD
Kentaro Tsutsumi
Chairman
December, MI. 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 sti+ves
(devices that need to be manually stoked) have been a favorite over the years, both for their handsome appearance
and for their cozy supply of heat.
The pellet stove has evolved from these earlier solid fuel burning models. Pellet stoves allow a person to fill 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 I0
keep the fire and heat roaring. This, of course, frees the person who would normally tend the fire to perform other
tasks, such as sit back and enjoy the flame.
The December, 1990 issue of CODEWORf) 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 methal 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 goal 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 concem, 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 III.State Purchasing Agent
PELLET STOVE BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR
THE FALL 1991/WINTER 1992 HEATING SEASON
NOTE: THE FOLLOR7NG INFORMATION IS ISSUED IN LIEU OF A MEMORANDUM DATED 12113 )1, SENT
TO PELLET AfANUFACTURERS SEEKING APPROVAL FOR SALE AND INSTALLATION OF PELLET
APPLIANCES IN 3fASSACHUSETTS.
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" forep Ilet 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 S627 or ASTM draft standard E-91, revised draft 5/28/91, in a "neeative
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
r 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 filed with the permit application.
There are two (2) types of affidavits, titles are shown on the next page.
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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/WINTER 1992 IIEATING SEASON)
the other is entitled:
SOLID FUEL BURNING PELLET STOVE AFFIDAVIT
FOR PELLET STOVES SOLD WITH CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) GAS ALARMS
(FALL I991/WINTER 1992 HEATING SEASON)
Please note that the affidavit dealing with CO gas alarms, refers to requirements found on "page 1" 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 S627/CSA Standard B366.2,STANDARD FOR SPACE HEATERS FOR USE WITH SOLID FULLS.
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 IU.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 suave is
operating or shall otherwise be located to ensure early warning in the event of abnormal pellet stove
operation (the gas alarm installation shall be per the alarm manufacturer's instructions and otherwise he 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 sw%c
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 onk-
required for pellet devices, not for passive devices that would be labeled through the normal testing
procedure.
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Governor Gne .SYd�4/.rt�rla,n/ ;/zace - G /Jo/
Kentaro Tsulsumi ✓Bod&n, ✓Kadaad�itde� 02108
Chairman h l;i 27-320o
Charles J. Dinexio SAMPLE
Administrator SOLID FUEL BURNING PELLET STOVE AFFIDAVIT
FOR PELLET STOVES SATISFYING "NEGATIVE. PRFASIIRE"TESTING
(FALL 1991/WINTF.R 1992 HEATING SEASON)
'I'n the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards:
I, as
on behalf of
a manufacturer of solid fuel burning pellet stoves/heaters/fire Platt inserts(circle appropriate products).
hereby cerlfy that the following pellet heating appliances, by explicll model Identification;
model(s):
have been tested,or lested/listed(circle appropriate information)per the"negative pressure"tat requirements
of either ULC 5627/CSA Standard 8366.2,or draft standard ASTM F 91, mired draft 512BN1,and found to
satisfy the applicable criteria of ULC S627/CSA Standard B366.2 or draft standard ASTM E-91. revised
draft 5128191;additionally, bumback did not occur either during normal or abnormal"negative pressure"testing.
MANUFACTURER:
SIGNED:
TYPED OR PRINT NAME ABOVE
TITLE--
On
ITLEOn this day of , 19_,then personalty appeared before me,the
above named
and made oath that the above statements by him/her.are true.
BEFORE ME-
NOTARY
ENOTARY PUBLIC
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: 19
PACE 4
i
Aw � ,ter t Aj � ,qr � Anwa"
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11'illiam F. Weld ..f (�,n..�r/�n�rao�C ,.fCal4 Cly "�
Governor Gree �kraRlrtxlovr ,:/" - Az'om CjOC
Kentaro 'Isotsumi Bow' "I'&Waa4eaem 0%f 06
Chairman '6171
Charles J. Dinezio
Administrator
SAMPLE
SOLID FUEL BURNING PELLET STOVE AFFIDAVIT
FOR PELLET STOVES SOLD WITH CARBON MONOXIDE(CO) GAS ALARMS
(FALL 199UWINTF.R 1992 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 stovewbeaters/fire place inserts(circle appropriate products).
hereby certify that the following pellet heating appliances, by explicit model identification:
modcl(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--
On
ITLE: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.
BEFORE ME--
NOTARY
ENOTARY PUBLIC
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: 19
PACE 5
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ices Ltd.
2_I 1 Schoolhouse Street
Warnock Hersey Cognitla n.H.C.
VA 4X0 Canada
Telephoac (004) 520-3321
Fax(004)524�9188
PE PORT OFA °'..
STANDARD TEST PROGRAM
CONDUCTED ON A
WOOD PELLET TYPE FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE
MODEL ADVANTAGE 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.: 476-1244-00
ADDENDUM TO REPORT NO. 5515 (DEC./91)
CLIENT NO.: L00102
DATE: MAY 1996
cape
Inchcape Testing Services 211 Schoolhouse
se Street NA Ltd.
2l 1 Schoolhouse Street
..� Coquitlam,B.C.
V3K 4X9 Canada
Telephone(664)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 Qf Compliance.
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 S627-
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: �1
Fred Buda
Supervisor
Certification Division
Reviewed by: �J `
an W. Chang, P.Eng.
Manager
Gas & Plumbing Testing
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Governor r" 'Q441raf4n 9" - 1101
Kentaro`Fsutsumi 6&&+r, ✓f&rM"elta 0.8!08
Chairman (617) 727-3200
Charles J. Dinezio
Administrator SOLID FUEL BURNING PELLET STUPE AFFIDAVIT
FOR Pm r sTOYES sATismmc;-NECATM PRESSURE TESTING
(FALL IMAVINTER 1"2 HEATING SEASON)
To the Sum Board of Building Regulations and Standards; Date 01/21/ 1992
L Drew McDaniel a, Assistant Manager, Sales & Marketing
onbehallo( Pyro Industries , Inc.
a manufacturer of solid fuel burning pellet stomsAesterswItirc place inserts(circle appropriate products),
hereby certify that the following pellet healing appliances,by explicit model Idenia cellon;
modef(s): WP2 - Advantage Freestanding and Insert
WW1/WWlA - Renaissance and Erin, Freestanding
W1?3 - Prodigy I and Prodigy IT, Freestanding
have been tasted.or 1tdAis (circle appropriate information)per the negative pressure test requirements
of either ULC SW/MA Standard 9366J,or via methodrhequirmrcnts of similar nationally recognized standards,and found to
satisfy the applicable criteria of ULC 5627=A Standard 8366.2 or other nationally recognized standards additionally,bumback did am
occur ci0w during normal or shnomai"negative pmsure rating.
MANUFAcruRER: Pro Industries, Inc.
SIGNED:
TIRED OR PRINT NAMEABOYE Andrew K. McDaniel
WILE- ?�y� Assistant Manager, Sales it Marketing
On this 13day of ( ! ,19-10-,then personally appeared before m4 the
above named 1T%aj-
MAMEtA V. VALVVK
and made oath that the above statementa by himlher,are true. Nottay RA,71C_
RATE
MV Ofr`OI frfulo i E"M
' BEFORE ME December 29, 1993
NOTARY PUBLIC
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: L/.CC.R/WNKA rt
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William F.Weld ./KCfOoxonero� James ggca��7g6yrsa
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Governor the S44xtwlan - A'0'ra 1,101
KentaroTsutsumi 9&d&n, .Awa4"eX 0.2108
Chairman (617) 727-3200
Charles 1.Dinesi0 SOLID FUEL BURNING PEILLET STOVE AFFIDAVIT
Administrator
FOR PELI.Er STOVES SATISFYING"NEGATIVE PRESSURE'TESTING
To the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards: Dale 5-25 1993
I Drew McDaniel as National Sales Manager
onbehalfor PYro Industries , Inc. -
a manufacturer of solid fuel burning pellet stovewbatersKre piste inserts(circle appropriate products),
hereby canary that the following pellet hating appliances,by explicit model Idtn/incallon;
model(s): WP4 - Quest Freestanding and Insert
have been tested,rttestedAisted clrck appropriate information)per the*negative pressure"test requirements
of either ULC S627/CSA Standard B366.2,or draft standard ASTM E•9t,revised draft SIMI.and found to
satisfy the applicable criteria of ULC S6271CSA Standard 6366.2 or draft standard ASTM£•91,revised
draft StMI;additionally,bumback did ma occur either during normal or abommal'negatim pressure*testing.
MANUFACruRER PYro Industries,
Inc..
SIGNED r 6a.r�
TYPED OR PRINT NAME ABOVE Andrew K. McDaniel
TITIN: IJ��a}tioaal Sales Manager
On this .X..� day bf .d2/1.AdmjA(A_ ,191.1,then personally appeared before me,the
above named1T�
and made oath that the above statements by him/her,aro true. MARCELA V VMOW
NehOry I><blfe
SOUS OF WASM4070N
BEFORE ME MY Ca millilan Elq*n
O1111CW811w 251. 1440
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NOTART PUBLIC
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:
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William F. Weld ✓(7.c�tn�,,r/vrtanc Jln�l�7e� 01;0c :/Juc �n�
Governor '��rn ,�rYd�ili(ix101t. eLace - &0"t 7j0�
Kentaro Tsnlsuml
v�i, dla�r;, ._.��rdda(�udcC14 02/0N
Chairman (617) 727-3200
Chorlcs J. Dinl:xio SOLID FUEL BURNING PELLET STOVE ArHDA`VIT
Adndnislralor
FOR PELLET STOVES SATISFITNO'NEGATn,E PRESSURE TESTING
To the State Board or Uullding Regulations and Standard:: Dale_ SI-10 _17 96
I, Bob Wilson as Director of Sales
onbchalfor Pyro Industries , Inc. ,
a manufacturer or solid fuel burnin pellet atm eaters/fire place Inserts(circle appropriate products),
hereby testify thal.the following pellet heating appliances,by txpllcll model Idcnll0cnlloo;
malel(q: WP-4 Quest ,
WP-7 Advantage Plus
have bee Ged,br lesledAisted(circle appropriate information)per the'negative pressure'lest requirements .
of either ULC S627/CSA Standard 0346.2,or draft standard A5174 EAI,revised draft SPS/91,and found to
I
salisry the applicable eritcris of ULC 5627/CSA Standard 0366.2 or drah standard AS 'M E-91,tevlscd c
draft 5(MI;additionally,burnback did not occur either during normal or abnormal"negative pressure letting.
MANUFACTURER: yro lqdU ries , Inc. -
SIGNED:
TITED OR PRINT NAMOV •• Bob Wilson _
TITI.D Director of Sales
On this C day of 1S Cp k,^6C r- , 19 I�Umn personally appeared before me,
above named W' pt1 0• ��
and made oalh Thal the above statements by him/her,are true. NO�TARY �'z
BEFORE ME ,�„►
4-1 WO
. .� NOTARY BI,IC 200 . i ..�
MY COMMISSION EaPIRE-S:
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William F.Weld «A a*4 A& Ofdrte ✓aa"47
Governor 60W 'QU40&rs 91aeg; - 9oom -130f
Kentaro Tsutsumi cw8an, a/�rimaet+�uddQ2 08!08
Chairman (617) 927-3200
Charles J.Dhtexto SOLID FUEL BURNING PELLET STOVE AFFIDAVIT
Administrator
FOR PELLET STOVES SATISFYING"NEGATIVE PRESSURE'TESTING
To the State Board of Building Regulations and Standard&. Date 8-4 1995
L Joe Canova as Product Manager
oebehalfof Pyro Industries, Inc.
a manufacturer of solid fust burgainsEIkt a$ to urs ptatt ince circle appropriate products),
hereby certify$hat the following pellet hating appliances,by explicit madtt Identification;
model(s): WP5 - Cascade Freestanding
have beetested, dtasafddcircic appropriate information)per the"nega,iue pressure"test requirements
of either ULC S627/CSA Standard B366.2,or draft standard ASTM E-91,revised draft S/7S/9t,and found to
satisfy the applicable criteria of ULC S627X SA Standard 0366.2 or draft standard ASTM E•91,revised
draft SWI;additionally,bareback did not occur either during normal or abnormal"negative pressure testing.
MANUFA RER: fP_yroIndustries, Inc.
SIGNED:
TYPED OR PRINT NAME ABOVE; Joe Canova
TITLE: Product Manager
on thh 4th day o{ August ,19.5,then personally appeared before me,the
above named Joe Canova
and made oath that the above malemmta by himlher,aro ten. PIOTAIW PUBLIC
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Stave Installation Assembly
Your Whitfield Advantage May Be Installed As:
• A freestanding unit with a pedesial placed on a nom "fill uslibir floor pard.
• A mobile home heater Ilia( ed rn, ., 110114 rindruciihl.. 11111 n lmd with .1 courec of uulside air, bolted
down and electrically grooadr:.al lo the t hassis of III,. hot m"
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Floor Protection
Your A'Vlrilhi'ld p0lPt dove must be
--- -- iiru dLPd on a non combustible Irroleo-
tkv floor pad of ndninann 3/0' thick- - A'�:
ness material or a masonry hearlh. The
(rearth ar floor pad must extend a min,
inunn of G" in front of and frwn each '
side of the.stove or to the nemest per-
reined combustible material if leas
than 6".
' t
Ffoor/Hearfh Pad
Clearances to waft
Combustibles
The following minimum clear-
ances to combustible materials
must be maintained. Keep all t"
combustibles at least 18" (hori-
zontally) away from the glass
windows. !.
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Maximum Alcove depth: 24".
Minimum Alcove height: 47-1/2"
Minimum Alcove Width: 37"
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• A mobile home heater placed on a non cotnbusiible floor pad, with a§Dares 4 Outsda ¢ ' y=
air, bolted down and electrically grounded to the chassis of the.home (see p9gd
FLOOR 10110TECRON
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 J,:: ,
m of 8" in front of and from each side of the stove or to the
pad must extend a minimuI {n
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CLEARANCES TO COMBUS77BLES
The following minimum clearances to combustible materials trust be maintained. - ,#I .r
I Keep all combustibles at least 1811(horizontally) away horn the glass windows: Maxititum
�I Alcove depth; 24". Minimum Alcove height: 47 1/2".
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Section 4: Floor Protection & Clearances
Floor Protection
The Whitfield Prodigy II 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.Theat 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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_-6" Floor Protector
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 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 I 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 oeginning your instaila- 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
DURA-VENT fi
manufacturer's warranty, and may have an effe_ on your homeowners reassembly.
insurance and UL listing status. Keep these ins!ruc:tions for future refer- 7• Pellet vent placemmenen support t: When deciding the location of your stove and
ence.This booklet also contains instructions fcr i-s'a:iling a venting system vent, try to minimize the alteration and reframing of structural components
within an existing masonry chimney, and for in^T:n i:uions 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 ss 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. -he minimum clearance stances, penetrate the inner liner with screws.
from pipe to combustibles is 3". Never fill :my required clearance space 9• Never install single-wall pipe to pellet stoves
10. Do not connect B-Vent pipe with aluminum liners to vent pellet vent
with insulation or any other materials. Combustible materials include , .
lumber,plywood, sheetrock, plaster and lath, furniture•curtains,electrical appliances d ;;( ., x z
wiring, and building insulation of any kind. 11. Inspectwns: The use of pelletized fuel does not eliminate the need for
PELLET VENT TESTING inspecfion:and cleaning. During the heating season,inspect monthly
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
cure 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, chec-1— soot and creosote deposits. To remove the roeiii caps, Twist
1/8 tum and,gently pull them loose from the t In the.case of an existing
rated for flue temperature:; up to. but not to exceed 570 degrees F. 8 - Y.P pipe. -- -
chimney system, remove the Fid of the chimney cap and the spark arrestor.
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' TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT YOU MAY NEEM pipe by pushing male and female
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Eye Protection Non-hatzfening Waterp cof Mantic rnace 1 ends of pipe together and ;
- Screwdriver.s_ Tape ivteasure' ripe size oPeNINc twisting until pipe is in locked
Tape Measure Saber or Keyhole Saw position. 1
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IN -4
'9 5/8 X 9 5/8
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Hamme ;: D. When the pipe passes
'°--'^'*' - 4 INCH SO 5/B X 10 5/B - -
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Contact your local building code or fire officials regarding permits, restrlc- s INCH 11 s/e x u s/R tighten bolt and clamp around .
wt tions,and installation inspection in your are2-j 8 INCH 12 5/8 X 12 5/8 Pipe.
GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS E. ALWAYS MAINTAIN
1. Follow the stove manufacturer's instructions 4 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 Doors and ceilings, always install a firestop spacer.
C. Follow the stove manufacturers instructions and safety manual for F. Afse, lining up for hole in roof, use same method as 2.(B); cut either
a round or-;ouarc 1—,lc in the roof. Always cut the hole 3" larger than the
r, h diameter ' m,- pipe. install the upper edge and sides of flashing under the
If . .[,
SHINGLES OVERLAP ON
APPLY NOH- TOP EDGE OF FLASHING
HARDENING MASTIC
AT THIS JOINT.
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maximum efficiency and safety. Ovetfiring can damage the stove and pellet Fig 2 r
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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3. If the riue exit is on back of
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VENT ROUND THIMBLE _ SQUARE THIMBLE.
SIOYe and interior. nstallation is � � -
desired: (See the example IP Figure
7 INCH AND < INCH 7 1/2 INCH DIA.— 9 .INCH A 9 INCH -
V A
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µ. A. Place the appliance
`according to the manufacturer's A support/wall strap must be placed at 4-foot intervals along the
=' nr instructions. vertical run. Assemble pipe in the same manner described in paragraph 2 of "
VI acs B. Connect a (SPV-CO) pipe the general instructions. If it should work out that an adjustable length
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=t adaptor to the back of the stove (SPV-PA) is required in the horizontal tun,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 .r. para- WALL THIMBLE
graph 2. (SPV-WH)
4. If the flue exit is on hack of SQUARE ROUND
stove, and exterior ver.ica! installs-
nE n. t tion is desired: (See t!)c example in
v.0 snv INTERIOR
Figure 4): INTERIOR
A. Place the appliance accord-
Nuom.IK ing to manufacturer's instructions.
B. Cut a square opening in the ® kBLACK EXTERIOR
EXTERIOR
wall inaccordance with the di-
mensions in Table ? Note that the BLACK Fig 5
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 siove, and a horizontal4hrough-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 •r 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
8� x NFPA rue cose clearance adaptor onPs
le for distance of exit termi- that thilda folyconnects-to Simpson Dura-Vent,
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nal from windows and openings: chimney systems.
#� NFPA 211 6-3.5 Termina- D. Connect the appropriate size chimney adaptor[o the close clear-
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tion: 6-3.5 Mechanical draft systems ante adaptor. '
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need not
comply with 6-3.1 and 6-3.3 E. Connect the appliance to the chimney adaptor using a pipe adaptor,'
T Noa provided they comply with the fol- lengths of pipe as required,and an adjustable pipe length:
�a* -' lowing. � ;' Slide the adjustable length down
. )r (a). The exit terminal of a r over the top pipe section, position 30
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mechanical draft system, other than a EXISTING LIRA-PLW TR the installation vertically plumb,AP "A-CHIMNEY SYSTEM`� Tam direct vent appliance (sealed combos- then slip the adjustable length up
c NNxs.TmawM [ion system appliance),shall be and twist lock it to the chimney
Fig 6 located in accordance with the foi-
; . adaptor. Once all the components
:owing: are firmly seated and properly
(1). Not less than 3 h. (.91m) above any forced air inlet located 'A,!lm ' aligned,carefully drill three) 1/8"
ADJUST
l0 . ( ENuTN 3m . LENGTHABLf
ftPELLET VENT-To- g diameter holes through the outer
(2). Not less than 4 fL(I.2m) below, 4 ft.(1.2m) horizontally from (j- i PIPE DOPEY ADAPTOR sleeve only in the center of the slots
ft. (304mm) above any door, window or gravity air inlet into any building,. SECTION `$Pv_W 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. iess 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 Dura-Plus or UCP, adjustable length pipe. The completed installation will look like Figure 7.
chimneyr 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 w -
chimney product catalog- product stock numbers (6") 8674, (7") 8774, or
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