Breckwell The Big E Owner's Manual
BRECKWELL
THE BIG E
OWNER’S MANUAL
Exceptional Heat, Outstanding Value
THE BIG E
OWNER’S MANUAL
®
Economical to Buy
E cient to Operate
Easy to Use
• Warning: If your appliance is not properly installed a house fi re may result. For your safety,
follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fi re offi cials about restrictions and
installation inspection requirements in your area.
• PLEASE read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning room
heater. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury, or
even death.
• Save these instructions.
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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This unit is not intended to be used as a primary source of heat.
Manufactured by
Breckwell Hearth Products
Eugene, Oregon
www.breckwell.com
© BRECKWELL HEARTH PRODUCTS
6/2012
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
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Thank you for purchasing the Breckwell Pellet Burning Stove. You are now prepared to burn wood in the
most effi cient, convenient way possible. To achieve the safest, most effi cient and most enjoyable perfor-
mance from you stove, you must do three things: 1) Install it properly, 2) Operate it correctly, and 3) Maintain
it regularly. The purpose of this manual is to help you do all three.
PLEASE read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet-burning room heater. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
This stove has been independently tested ASTM E 1509-04 Standard Specifi cations for Room Heaters,
Pellet Fuel Burning Type 1, ULC/ORD 1482-90 Standard for Solid Fuel Room Heaters, and Oregon Administrative Rules for Mobile Homes (814-23-900 through 814-23-909) and installation as a Stove Heater.
This pellet stove, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
The authority having jurisdiction (such as municipal building department, fi re department, fi re pre-
vention bureau, etc.) should be consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit.
This appliance is designed specifi cally for use only with pelletized wood. It is designed for residential in-
stallation according to current national and local building codes as a freestanding room heater. It is also
approved as a mobile home heater which is designed for connection to an outside combustion air source.
The stove will not operate using natural draft or without a power source for the blower systems and fuel feed
system and must not be burned with any type of coal (see PROPER FUEL).
This stove is designed to provide the optimum proportions of fuel and air to the fi re in order to burn free of
smoke and soot. Any blockage of the air supply to or from the stove will seriously degrade its performance
and will be evidenced by a smoking exhaust and a sooting window. For best operation, the ash content of
the pellet-fuel should be less than 1% and the calorifi c value approximately 8200 BTU/LB. Avoid high ash
content fuels because this will rapidly fi ll up the burn pot and eventually cut off the combustion air supply.
Commercial and industrial installations of Breckwell Pellet Stoves should not be used since operational
control is often not well managed in these settings.
Model: _____The Big E _____________
Style: ____________________________
Serial Number:_____________________
Purchase Date: ____________________
Purchased From:___________________
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
MAIL YOUR WARRANTY CARD TODAY
To receive full warranty coverage, you will
need to show evidence of the date you
purchased your stove. We suggest that
you attach your sales invoice to this page,
and fill in the form on the left, so that you
will have all the information you need in
one place should the need for service or
information occur.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Do not operate stove if you smell smoke coming from it.
Turn it off, monitor it, and call your dealer.
Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene,
charcoal lighter fl uid, or similar liquids to start or “freshen
up” a fi re in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away
from the stove while in use.
Never block free airfl ow through the open vents of the
stove.
Keep foreign objects out of hopper.
The stove will not operate during a power outage. If an
outage does occur, check the stove for smoke spillage
and open a window if any smoke spills into the room.
Disconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance or repairs on the stove.
NOTE: Turning the stove “off” does not disconnect all
power from the stove.
Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove unless
instructions are given in this manual. All other work should
be done by a trained technician.
Do not throw this manual away. This manual has important operating and maintenance instructions that you will
need at a later time. Always follow the instructions in this
manual.
Do not place clothing or other fl ammable items on or near
the stove.
The viewing door must be closed and latched during operation.
Do not operate the stove if the fl ame becomes dark and
sooty or if the burnpot overfi lls with pellets. Turn the stove
off, periodically inspect it, and call your dealer.
Hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns. Educate all
children of the danger of a high temperature stove. Young
children should be supervised when they are in the same
room as the stove.
During the start-up period; 1) DO NOT open the viewing
door, 2) DO NOT open the damper more than 1/4,” 3)
DO NOT add pellets to the burnpot by hand, 4) DO NOT
use the Fuel Feed button (unless you are priming the
auger after running out of pellets) as a dangerous condition could result.
Do not unplug the stove if you suspect a malfunction.
Turn the stove off, periodically inspect it, and call your
dealer.
Contact your local building offi cials to obtain a permit and
information on any installation restrictions or inspection
requirements in your area. Notify your insurance company of this stove, as well.
This unit must be properly installed to prevent the possibility of a house fi re. The instructions must be strictly ad-
hered to. Do not use makeshift methods or compromise
in the installation.
Your stove requires periodic maintenance and cleaning.
Failure to maintain your stove may lead to smoke spillage.
This stove must be connected to a standard 120V., 60HZ
grounded electrical outlet. Do not use an adapter plug or
sever the grounding plug. Do not route the electrical cord
underneath, in front of, or over the stove.
The exhaust system should be checked, at a minimum,
at least twice a year for any build up of soot or creosote.
Do not use abrasive cleaners and NEVER clean the heater when hot.
If the stove is installed in a room without air conditioning,
or in an area where direct sunlight can shine on the unit,
this could possibly cause the temperature of the stove to
rise to operational levels. One of the sensors could, then,
make the stove start on its own. It is recommended that
the stove be unplugged when not in use for extended
amounts of time (i.e. during summer months.)
The exhaust system must be completely airtight and properly installed. The pellet vent joints must be sealed with
RTV 500
foil tape.
Allow the stove to cool before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning. Ashes must be disposed in a steel
container with a tight lid and placed on a non-combustible
surface well away from the home structure.
This stove is designed and approved for pelletized wood
fuel only. Any other type of fuel burned in this heater will
void the warranty and safety listing.
When installed in a mobile home, the stove must be bolted
to the fl oor, have outside air, and NOT BE INSTALLED
IN A BEDROOM (Per H.U.D. requirements). Check with
local building offi cials.
Breckwell Hearth Products grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the installation or maintenance of
your stove, and assumes no responsibility of any consequential damage(s).
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F (260oC) silicone sealant, and with UL-181-AP
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INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................. 3
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................5
INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................................5
Preparation ............................................................................................................................ 5
Clearances ............................................................................................................................5
Combustion Air Supply ..........................................................................................................6
When Outside Air Is Not Used ..............................................................................................6
Venting .................................................................................................................................. 6
Big E Installation ...................................................................................................................7
Electrical Installation .............................................................................................................9
Special Mobile Home Requirements ................................................................................... 10
OPERATION ................................................................................................................................ 11
Panel Controls .................................................................................................................... 11
Proper Fuel .........................................................................................................................12
Pre-Start-Up Check .............................................................................................................12
Building a Fire .....................................................................................................................12
The Hot Rod
Damper Control ................................................................................................................... 12
Opening Door ...................................................................................................................... 12
Room Air Fan ...................................................................................................................... 12
Re-Starting a Warm Stove ..................................................................................................13
If Stove Runs Out OF Pellets .............................................................................................. 13
Refueling .............................................................................................................................13
Breckwell Maintenance Tool ................................................................................................ 13
Shutdown Procedure ...........................................................................................................13
Safety Features ................................................................................................................... 13
Optional Thermostat ............................................................................................................14
(Please Read This) Operating Safety Precautions ............................................................15
MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................................16
Ash Removal ....................................................................................................................... 16
Ash Disposal .......................................................................................................................16
Vacuum Use ........................................................................................................................ 16
Cleaning ..............................................................................................................................17
Blowers ...............................................................................................................................17
Chimney Cleaning ...............................................................................................................18
Recommended Maintenance Schedule ..............................................................................18
Removal & Replacement Of Broken Glass Door ................................................................ 18
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ....................................................................................................19
Smoke Smell or Soot Build-Up ............................................................................................ 24
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM .............................................................................................................25
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ....................................................................................................26
WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................27
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Automatic Fire Starter ................................................................................ 12
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
SPECIFICATIONS
Width: 25 3/4”
Height: 32 5/8”
Depth: 23 7/8”
Weight: 275 lbs.
Flue Size: 3” or 4”
Hopper Capacity: Up to 140lbs.
(This can vary widely depending on pellet size,
length, and diameter.)
EPA status: exempt
Burn Time: 1lb to 5.5lbs. per hour
BTU range: 8,200 to 55,000
Approved installations: mobile home, conventional
PREPARATION
Factory packaging must be removed, and some minor assembly work is required prior to installation.
Access to the rear of the stove is necessary.
NOTE: Normally, your dealer will perform these
functions.
CLEARANCES
The Big E has been tested and listed for installation
in residential and mobile homes.
SIDE WALL
WITH
VERTICAL
EXHAUST
12”
BACK WALL
3”
HORIZONTAL
1”
EXHAUST
WITH
ADJACENT WALL
MINIMUM SIDEWALL CLEARANCES
FIGURE 1
30”
1”
3”
3”
1”
ADJACENT WALL
FLOOR PROTECTION: Freestanding installations,
minimum 30” wide by 32” deep. The stove must
be placed on a continuous (grouted joints) noncombustible material such as ceramic tile, cement
board, brick, 3/8” millboard or equivalent, or other
approved or listed material suited for fl oor protec-
tion.
THE MATERIAL(S) USED MUST HAVE, OR COMBINE TO HAVE, A MINIMUM INSULATIVE RATING OF ‘R1.’
NOTE: ceramic tile, or any tile, requires a continuous sheet beneath to prevent the possibility of
embers falling through to the combustible if cracks
or separation should occur in the fi nished surface,
this would include fl oor protection for Built-in raised
hearths. Check local codes for approved alternatives.
Clearances are measured from the sides, back and
face (door opening) or stove body (refer to fi g.2).
Clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction.
DO NOT USE MAKESHIFT MATERIALS OR
COMPROMISES IN THE INSTALLATION OF
THIS UNIT.
32”
6”
6”
6”
FLOOR PROTECTION
(MINIMUM 30” W X 32” D)
FIGURE 2
CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATIONS.
INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED
BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER.
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY
For a mobile home installation, the stove must be connected
to an outside source of combustion air. A 2” inside diameter
metallic pipe, either fl exible or rigid, may be attached to the inlet
at the stove’s rear (refer to fi gure 3). A rodent guard (minimum
1/4” wire mesh) wind hood must be used at the terminus (refer
to fi gure 4). All connections must be secured and airtight by
either using the appropriately sized hose clamp and/or UL-181AP foil tape.
For mobile home installations only: 2” inside diameter pipe
may be used for the fi rst 5 feet of combustion air supply run.
From 5 to 10 feet, use 2 3/4” inside diameter pipe. No combustion air supply may exceed 10 feet.
Sources of Outside Combustion Air
a. In fi replaces
Chimney top.
Ash clean out door.
b. For freestanding installations
A hole in fl oor near stove rear terminating only a ven-
tilated crawl space.
A hole in the wall behind the stove.
WHEN OUTSIDE AIR IS NOT USED
If outside air is not used, it is important that combustion air is
easily available to the air inlet. A closeable outside air register
can be used in tightly insulated homes.
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25
“
4
5
32
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8
7
8
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8
7
2
5
7
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16
FIGURE 3
16
“
5
6
“
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VENTING
The Big E is certifi ed for use with listed TYPE L-Vent, 3” or 4”
diameter in size. The stove was tested with Simpson Duravent
brand. CLass “A” chimney is not required. Refer to the instructions provided by the vent manufacturer, especially when passing through a wall, ceiling or roof.
This is a pressurized exhaust system. All vent connector joints
must be sealed with 500oF (260oC) RTV silicone sealant to
ensure consistent performance and avoid smoke spillage. All
horizontal connector joints must be sealed with UL-181-AP foil
tape. All vertical vent connector joints are required to be secured with a minimum of 3 screws.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST
VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.
INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE
VENT MANUFACTURER.
The chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or
roof space, closet or similar concealed space, or a fl oor,
or ceiling. Where passage though a wall, or partition of
combustible construction is desired, the installation shall
conform to CAN/CSA-B365, Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and Equipment
COLLAR
VENTILATED
CRAWL SPACE
TRIM
RODENT
GUARD
FIGURE 4
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
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Equivalent Vent Length (EVL)
The longer the run of pipe in your installation, the more restrictions there is in the system. Therefore, larger diameter
pipe should be used.
Use 4” pipe if you have more than 15 feet of
equivalent vent length.
Horizontal runs shall not exceed 10’ of EVL
Recommended vertical runs to be a minimum of
8’.
To calculate EVL, use the following conversions:
90
45o elbow = 3 equivalent feet
Horizontal Pipe Run = 1 equivalent foot per
actual foot
Vertical Pipe Run = 0.5 equivalent foot
per actual foot
NOTE: At altitudes above 3,000 feet, we suggest the use of
4” diameter vent at an EVL of 7 feet or more.
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elbow or “T” = 5 equivalent feet
BIG E INSTALLATION
A. HORIZONTALLY THROUGH WALL (refer to Figure 5)
NOTE: Follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions.
VERTICAL ROOF VENT
WALL STRAP
SEE VENT MANUFACTURER
FOR NUMBER AND SPACING
WALL
THIMBLE
6” MINIMUM CLEARANCE
TO ANY COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACE
CLEAN-OUT TEE
A 90 DEGREE ELBOW
MAY ALSO BE USED
1. Positions stove, adhering to clearances shown in Figure
1.
2. Locate position of hole in wall; directly behind stove
exhaust vent (refer to fi gure 3).
3. Always maintain 3” clearance from combustible materials.
4. Install L-Vent wall thimble per L-Vent manufacturer’s
instructions.
5. Attach enough piping to penetrate and extend at least
6” beyond exterior walls. An 8-foot vertical pipe run is suggested where possible to reduce the possibility of smoke
spillage in the event of a loss of negative pressure.
6. Attach cap and seal outside wall thimbles with nonhardening waterproof mastic.
7. Terminations should not be located so that hot exhaust
gases can ignite trees, shrubs, or grass or be a hazard to
children. Exhaust gases can reach temperatures of 500oF
and cause serious burns if touched.
L-VENT
ADAPTER
FIGURE 5
Locate terminations: a) not less than 3 feet above any forced air
inlet located within 10 feet; b) not less than 4 feet below or horizontally from, or 1 foot above any door, window or gravity air inlet into
any building; c) not less than 2 feet from an adjacent building and
not less than 7 feet above grade when located adjacent to a public
walkway. Mobile home installations must use a spark arrester.
INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION
B. VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM
(Refer to Figure 6)
NOTE: Follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions.
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OPTION: To achieve a center vertical installation, a 45
can be used to offset the pipe from the exhaust outlet to the rear center of the stove.
OPTION: Install L-Vent elbow in place of clean-out tee. Locate stove. Drop plumb
bob to center of tee outlet , mark point on ceiling. Install ceiling support and L-Vent
pipe per L-Vent manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Always maintain 3” clearance from combustible materials. When passing through
additional fl oors or ceilings, always install fi restop spacer.
2. After lining up for hole in roof, cut either a round or square hole in roof, always 3”
larger all the way around pipe. Install upper edge and sides of fl ashing under roof-
ing materials, nail to the roof along upper edge. Do not nail lower edge. Seal nail
heads with non-hardening waterproof mastic.
3. Apply non-hardening, waterproof mastic where the storm collar will meet the
vent and fl ashing. Slide storm collar down until it sits on the fl ashing. Seal and
install cap. Mobile home installations must use a spark arrester.
C. VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING CHIMNEY SYSTEM
Adapters are available to adapt from 3” L-Vent to 6” or 8” Class-A chimney. (Figure 7)
As an alternative, 3” or 4” L-Vent can be run inside existing chimney to termination.
(Figure 8)
This is the preferred method.
elbow and a clean-out tee
3” MINUMUM
CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES
12” MINIMUM CLEARANCE
TO ROOF
VERTICAL ROOF VENT
3” MINUMUM
CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES
FIGURE 6
EXISTING
CHIMNEY
SYSTEM
ATTIC
INSULATION
SHIELD
Follow guidelines for equivalent vent length.
D. VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE
NOTE: Follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Have the masonry chimney inspected by a qualifi ed chimney sweep or installer to
determine its structural condition.
2. You will need a pipe length equal to the chimney height from the hearth. If outside combustion air is to be used, you will need a pipe length equal to the chimney
height plus 18 inches.
3. Install a blanking plate and the chimney pipe, and if used the outside air pipe,
as shown in Figure 9
4. Attach the L-Vent adapter, a section of pipe and clean-out tee, making sure the
clean-out tee is centered in the chimney fl ue area. Use RTV, metallic tape, and a
minimum of three self-taping screw at all joint connections to ensure a tight seal.
5. Position the stove, adhering to the clearances in Figure 1.
6. Measure and build chimney top plate. Cut out holes for chimney pipe, and if used
the outside air pipe. Install and seal with non-hardening mastic to prevent water
leakage. Install vent cap.
PELLET VENT TO
CHIMNEY ADAPTER
(SPV-CA)
PELLET
VENT
UNIVERSAL
CONNECTOR
FIGURE 7
THIS METHOD
IS PREFERRED
FIGURE 8
EXISTING
CHIMNEY
SYSTEM
NOTE:
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
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E. INSTALLATION THROUGH SIDE OF MASONRY CHIMNEY
NOTE: Follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Position the stove, adhering to the clearances in Figure 1. Mark the
center of the hole where the pipe is to pierce the masonry chimney.
2. It will be necessary to break out the masonry around the location of the
pipe center mark. Use a 4-inch diameter hole for 3-inch pipe and 5-inch
diameter hole for 4-inch pipe.
3. Measure and build chimney top plate. Cut out holes for chimney pipe,
and if used, the outside air pipe.
3”
NOTE:
FOLLOW METAL
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
TOP PLATE
6”
(SEAL TO CHIMNEY TOP
WITH NON-HARDENING
MASTIC)
EXTENSION TO CHIMNEY TOP
REQUIRED.
4. Install the tee on the bottom of the vertical pipe system and lower it
down the chimney until the center branch of the tee is level with the
center of the hole in the masonry, as shown in Figure 10.
5. Install and seal the top plate from Step 3 with non-hardening mastic.
Slip the storm collar over the pipe, and while holding the pipe at the
proper elevation, affi x the collar with a minimum of 3 1/4” stainless steel
sheet metal screws. Seal all joints and seams around the collar.
6. Connect the horizontal pipe by pushing it through the hole in the masonry and lining it up with the branch in the tee. Push the pipe into the
tee while twisting it to lock it into the tee.
7. If desired, once the horizontal pipe is in place, the space between the
pipe and masonry may be fi lled with high-temperature grout.
8. Install the trim collar. An adjustable pipe length and adapter may be
needed to fi nish the connection to the stove.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
This stove is provided with a 6-foot grounded electrical cord
extending from the rear of the stove.
We recommend connecting to a good quality surge protector
that is plugged into a standard three-prong, 120V, 60Hz electrical outlet.
DO NOT connect the unit to a GFCI socket.
6”
NOTE:
FOLLOW METAL
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR
TRIM COLLAR
3 OR 4 INCH STAINLESS STEEL
SINGLE WALL PIPE OR FLEX PIPE.
BLANKING PLATE (SEAL WITH
NON-HARDENING MASTIC).
3 OR 4 INCH STAINLESS STEEL
FLEX PIPE.
OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR
CLEAN-OUT-TEE (TYPE L)
OR 90 DEGREE ELBOW
HEARTH
FIGURE 9
TOP PLATE
6”
3”
(SEAL TO CHIMNEY TOP
WITH NON-HARDENING
MASTIC)
EXTENSION TO CHIMNEY TOP
REQUIRED.
L-VENT OR OPTIONAL
3 OR 4 INCH STAINLESS STEEL
SINGLE WALL PIPE OR FLEX PIPE.
Voltage variations can lead to serious performance problems. The
Breckwell electrical system is designed for 120V AC with no more
than 5% variation. Breckwell cannot accept responsibility for poor
performance or damage due to inadequate voltage. If connected
to an older, two-prong outlet, a separate ground wire should be
run to a proper ground (refer this to a qualifi ed technician). Always
route the electrical cord so that it will not come in contact with any
hot part of the stove.
FIGURE 10
PIPE ADAPTER
CLEAN-OUT TEE (TYPE L)
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