Who's installed an Empire DV 215 ??

[rickwalley]

I see where they refer to the minimum "inside" hole size as 6 1/4" wide. Is this the same size used for the hole cut in the outside wall of the building also? Or is the word "inside" not referring to the inside or outside walls, but more of a dimensional term (i.e. O.D. or I.D.)? Seeing the 5" outside pipe is fresh air coming in, it would seem like a non issue if stuff touches it? Does all the spray foam insulation have to be cut back to the 6 1/4" size also?

Any other do's and dont's to make a better install over the years?

Thanks

[JSK76]

I asks asked this exact question last year. And ended up emailing Empire and they said you cannot insulated around the air inlet pipe you need it if for clearance to combustibles. I was told by a few members I could insulate around the pipe but Empire defiantly said NO! Pic is from outside of house before pipe was cut to length and siding was installed. Also needed to order a vinyl siding kit so I could get the pipe length long enough because my house only has 2x2 walls and I think you need 5 1/2" min( I can't remember if that's the exact length so don't take my word for it)

[JSK76]

Vinyl siding kit I needed. I talked to a tech from Empire and asked if I really need the kit and told him it was just for a ice house and he was adamant about needing to keep the pipe length that is specified. He said I don't need to buy their kit but at least build it out with 2x4 to get the recommended length.

[Cast A Way]

Your hole should be 6 1/4' through. No insulation. I have a 8 x 19 wheelhouse with a DV 215 which I installed. Make sure you slope the exhaust pipe down per the instructions to keep rain out. Use a high temp silicone to seal the joints.

I added shims on the inside of the house so I didn't need the extra outside box.

Mine has been trouble free for 3 years. I heat 24/7 from November to March. I also have the heat on while traveling and never had the pilot go out.

The thermostat should be about 52 inches off the floor(approx.) The only other thing I do is clean it throughly in the spring.

Hope this helps.

[rickwalley]

Cast a way......

I can't say I remember seeing in the instructions about sloping the pipe, but I'll look again. With a wall thickness of only 4 1/2", there isn't a lot of length to do much sloping? The sloping down isn't counter active to the exhaust gases now having to go down and out, instead of normal up and out...like most flues?