[Venting FAQ] What Vent Piping Do I Need to Use with my Roaster?

All San Franciscan Roasters should be used with UL 103 HT Positive Pressure Vent Piping

Q: Can I use "B-Vent" with my new roaster? 

A: The San Franciscan Roaster Company recommends the use of UL 103 HT positive pressure vent pipe for all roaster installations. 

Q: Does SFR provide venting solutions? 

A: Not directly, but we do partner with Jeremias to provide quotes for custom venting setups. Please fill out the appropriate form for your application at this link and email back to support@sanfranroaster.com. 

Q: Where can I buy UL 103 HT piping? 

A: The San Franciscan Roaster Company recommends hiring a licensed mechanical contractor to perform any venting or piping installations, including for sourcing the proper piping. 

Q: What size pipe do I need to exhaust from my roaster?

A:

  • SF-1: Ø4" 
  • SF-6: Ø6"
  • SF-10 (with hot air combo kit): Ø8"
  • SF-10 (without hot air combo kit): Ø5" Hot Air Exhaust, Ø6" Cold Air Exhaust
  • SF-25 (Afterburner): Ø8" 
  • SF-25 (Chaff Cyclone with hot air combo kit): Ø8"
  • SF-25 (Chaff Cyclone without hot air combo kit): Ø5" Hot Air Exhaust, Ø6" Cold Air Exhaust

Q: What does UL 103 HT require? 

A: Please see below for a summary from the UL standards website, copied 4/27/2021:

Factory-Built Chimneys for Residential Type and Building Heating Appliances

UL 103

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover factory-built chimneys intended for venting gas, liquid, and solid-fuel fired residential-type appliances and building heating appliances in which the maximum continuous flue-gas outlet temperatures do not exceed 1000°F (538°C). Factory-built chimneys are intended for installation in accordance with the Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances, NFPA 211, and in accordance with codes such as the International Mechanical Code, the International Residential Code, and the Uniform Mechanical Code. They are intended for installation inside or outside of buildings or both, in a manner that provides a vertical (30 degree maximum offset) conduit or passageway to transport flue gases to the outside.

1.2 The chimneys covered by these requirements comply with either a limited duration 1700°F (927°C) flue-gas temperature test or a limited duration 2100°F (1149°C) flue-gas temperature test, at the manufacturer's option.

1.3 These requirements cover dual purpose residential type and building heating appliance type chimneys, and single purpose building heating appliance type chimneys. Dual purpose residential type and building heating appliance type chimneys are tested enclosed and intended to be installed unenclosed or enclosed with combustible construction. Single purpose building heating appliance type chimneys are tested unenclosed and intended to be installed unenclosed or enclosed in a noncombustible chase.