Harman® • P42i Pellet Insert Installation Manual • 2023 -___ • 08/2312 8742-901D
36”
12” min.
#3 Installing into an existing chimney
Thismethodprovidesexcellentventingfornormaloperation.
This method also provides natural draft in the event of a
powerfailure.Ifthechimneyconditionisquestionableyou
maywanttoinstallalinerasinmethod#2.
This is the minimum allowed vent pipe using 4" stainless
steelexpipe.
Theventpipemustextendpastthedampersealingareaby
at least 12 inches.
Note:Theinsulationmaterialmustnotbeallowedtoexpand
tothepointthatitcoverstheendoftheexpipe.
The chimney should be capped with any style cap that will
not allow rain or snow to enter.
InsomeplacesintheUSandCanada,itisrequiredthatthe
ventpipeextendallthewaytothetopofthechimney.Check
your local codes.
The chimney top must be capped to
preventrainand/orsnowfromentering
the chimney.
The damper area must be sealed
with a non-combustible material and
it is recommended that Kaowool,
mineral wool, or an equivalent non-
combustible insulation be placed on
top of the sealed area to reduce the
possibilityofcondensation.Insulation
alone should not be used to seal
the damper opening. For quick and
easy installation, purchase the steel
HarmanBlockOPlate,1-00-25625.
#4 Preferred method
Thismethodprovidesexcellentventingfornormaloperation
andinareplacewithinadequateuespace,oraheightof
over30feet.4"PLventpipeshouldbeusedwiththeneeded
swiveluestub.
Note: With a 100% outside air kit the outside air can be
installedinthesamemannerastheuepipe.
Stainless Steel Outside Air Inlet Cover
Part# 1-10-09542
12" min.
Chimney top
MUST BE SEALED
Fiberglass insulation
p a c k e d a b o v e t h e
damper opening and
sealed plate. (Not a
Harman®product.)
Figure 4.3
Figure 4.4
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR PIPE MAY NOT PASS
THROUGH CONCEALED SPACES INCLUDING AN
ATTIC, ROOF SPACE, CLOSET, FLOOR OR CEILING.
WARNING
DO NOT REMOVE BRICKS OR MORTAR FROM THE
EXISTING FIREPLACES.
WARNING
KEEP COMBUSTIBLES (SUCH AS GRASS, LEAVES,
ETC.) AT LEAST 3 FEET AWAY FROM THE FLUE
OUTLET ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING.
CAUTION