Looking for info from anyone with a basement installation. I have installed my USSC 6041PT pellet stove with the adapter pipe on the exhaust with a cleanout tee. there is a 24 in vertical pipe into a 90 and thru the foundation with approx 24 in horizontal to a 90 and a 12" vertical then capped. :roll: I installed the OAK and used 2" flex pipe (from advance auto) I know the length of the flex pipe is a factor( which is approx 5 ft from the stove thru the foundation) but i'm not getting any outside air. The stove is running "OK" but i am not getting the "Vibrant Flame" that i was expecting. Could it be the OAK or the lenght of the exhaust up and out thru the foundation or both. This is 3" pipe. Burning New England and Instant heat Pellets. Settings HR=3 DF=6.
USSC 6041PT Basement Installation
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Check USSC websites FAQ's I think you have to connect the OAK flange, on the back of the stove, to the firebox. Maybe even knock out a plug in the firebox. I think its discussed on their website. Otherwise...the OAK does nothing at all. Hope this helps.
Yep..I did that..everything is hooked up from the burn pot thru the wall and i drilled the 4 holes..thanks
I know this may sound like a silly question, but have you tried adjusting the intake air with the slide damper located right beneath the door?
When I installed the OAK on my 6041 the was no real noticeable difference in e flame per say, but. It did drastically reduce the amount of "floor drafts/cold air across the feet" and the whole house seems more consistent in temp., from floor to ceiling etc.....much more comfortable.
When I installed the OAK on my 6041 the was no real noticeable difference in e flame per say, but. It did drastically reduce the amount of "floor drafts/cold air across the feet" and the whole house seems more consistent in temp., from floor to ceiling etc.....much more comfortable.
I am experimenting with the damper settings (still) and that may be the answer. I have read other forums and they talk about "hidden places" where fly ash can build up. Any ideas? I think i've cleaned all the places i can get to; behind the 2 doors on either side if the burn pot; Removed the fire brick and cleaned behind that; accross the top where the holes are; opened the cleanout and vacuum that; Like i said in my first post, it's burning "OK" but there just seems to be more soot than i expected..and sor of a lazy flame when burning on HR3..
Your EVL is 18.5 ft. Which is WAY over for that 3" vent. Someoje just posted the other day, saying that US Stove has a 12' EVL limit on 3". Either way, most Manufacturers have a 15' limit.
So your over on the EVL. Can you remove the last 90* and 1' vert? Or is it needed to get to "code"? More vertical inside the basement would have been better. So you could just go up, then turn and go out (instead of going up again).
An OAK 5' long is not long at all and should be fine for that diameter.
If the stove is used? Then a leaf blower (vacuum mode outside on vent of stove) and compressed air (Short bursts inside of all ash traps and cleanout ports) is in order.
Most used stoves are sold "plugged" up. Of your airflow is less than nominal then its probably a dirty stove.
Check all gaskets doing the Dollar bill test. (Stick bill inside door and close door, try and pull the bill out / do this is a couple spots per side).
So your over on the EVL. Can you remove the last 90* and 1' vert? Or is it needed to get to "code"? More vertical inside the basement would have been better. So you could just go up, then turn and go out (instead of going up again).
An OAK 5' long is not long at all and should be fine for that diameter.
If the stove is used? Then a leaf blower (vacuum mode outside on vent of stove) and compressed air (Short bursts inside of all ash traps and cleanout ports) is in order.
Most used stoves are sold "plugged" up. Of your airflow is less than nominal then its probably a dirty stove.
Check all gaskets doing the Dollar bill test. (Stick bill inside door and close door, try and pull the bill out / do this is a couple spots per side).
Good info Dexterday...i'll try eliminating a couple pieces from the outside..I wasn't sure if that was was a good idea and thougt i needed some vertical length outside. BTW..this is a new stove and i'm new to pellet burning..This is all great information. THANKS
b2b_pa said:
You need the vertical somewhere in the venting, it is preferred if it is after the horizontal portion of the venting (which is usually an out and up).
It is almost impossible to properly vent a stove in a basement and have an evl of 12 or under unless the stove is sitting next to the wall and it can go straight out not being interfered with by the grade.
I'd seriously consider 4" venting, or you are going to be doing a lot of cleaning.
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