Ventis ME150 Installation And Operation Manual - 3 Venting System
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ME150 ‐ Installation and Operation Manual
3 VENTING SYSTEM
3.1 General Information
The venting system is the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best fireplace will not
function safely and efficiently as intended if not connected to a suitable chimney. The heat in the flue gases
that pass from the fireplace to the chimney is not wasted heat. This heat is what the chimney uses to make
the draft that draws in combustion air and keeps the combustion gases within the fireplace. You can think
of heat in the flue gas as the fuel the chimney uses to make draft.
3.2 Suitable Chimneys
This wood fireplace may be connected to a factory‐built metal chimney. To be suitable, a factory‐built metal
chimney must comply with UL 103HT (U.S.A.), ULC S629 (Canada), ULC S604 (Canada). Factory‐built
chimneys are tested as a system with all the necessary components for installation. The instructions
provided with the chimney by its manufacturer are the only reliable source of installation guidelines. To be
safe and effective, the chimney must be installed exactly in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Use only components intended for the brand and model of chimney you are using. Never
substitute parts from other chimney brands or build your own components.
This wood fireplace is to be connected to a chimney with a 7” diameter flue passage.
TABLE 1 ‐ LISTED CHIMNEYS FOR YOUR ME150 WOOD FIREPLACE
CHIMNEY
MANUFACTURER
BRAND
TYPE
INNER DIAMETER
Olympia Chimney
Ventis
1” Solid Pack
7" (178 mm)
WARNING:
IN EVERY CASE, THE CHIMNEY MUST START WITH A 7'' DIAMETER ANCHOR PLATE
SECURED TO THE FIREPLACE.
CAUTION:
IF THE FLUE OUTLET IS CUT ONLY AROUND THE HOOKS, MAKE SURE THAT THE FLUE
DAMPER MECHANISM WORKS PROPERLY BEFORE CLOSING THE WALLS.
3.3 Chimney Installation Notes
1. If possible, install an interior chimney as it will provide better performance. In areas with continuous
temperatures below 18 C (0 F), the use of an exterior chimney increases the likelihood of operating
problems such as low draft, high rate of creosoting, and poor start‐up characteristics. Exterior chimneys
are also prone to down‐drafting and flow reversal. Installations, which are located on lower floors in the
house, such as in a basement, in combination with outside chimney, are especially prone to flow
reversal.
2. The ME150 is listed only with chimney systems described in table 1.
3. A chimney venting a fireplace shall not vent any other appliance.
4. The minimum chimney system height for a straight installation is 15 ft. (4,5 m).