Chapter
3
Installation
America’s
Favorite
Stoves
Since
1980
Page
8
I
NSTALLATION
It
is
extremely
important
that
you
properly
install
your
new
wood
stove
in
accordance
with
all
manufacturer’s
requirements,
chimney
manufacturer’s
requirements,
and
local
regulation.
Failure
to
properly
install
your
stove
can
result
in
reduced
efficiency
of
your
new
appliance,
and
may
even
result
in
a
dangerous
situation.
There
are
several
things
to
keep
in
mind
when
installing
your
stove.
They
are:
1.
Plan
Your
Installation
–
We
recommend
that
you
have
an
authorized
Breckwell
Dealer
perform
the
installation.
However,
regardless
of
who
installs
your
stove
you
should
thoroughly
read
this
manual
and
then
plan
your
installation
to
ensure
that
all
materials
are
on
hand
when
installation
is
begun.
2.
Check
With
Local
Building
Officials
–
Your
local
building
officials
may
require
permitting
or
have
special
installation
requirements.
Having
this
information
to
help
your
planning
can
save
a
lot
of
time,
frustration,
and
expense.
You
should
also
notify
your
insurance
company
prior
to
installation.
3.
Stove
Placement
–
The
stove
must
be
placed
so
that
no
combustibles
are
within,
or
can
swing
within
(e.g.
drapes,
doors,
etc.)
36”
of
the
front
of
the
stove.
4.
Clearances
–
All
specified
clearances
to
combustibles
must
be
maintained.
Measurements
provided
are
the
minimum
safe
distances
and
should
not
be
compromised.
5.
Chimney
Termination
–
You
must
have
an
approved
cap
to
prevent
water
from
entering
chimney.
Termination
of
chimney
must
be
located
so
that
it
will
not
become
plugged
by
snow
or
other
material.
The
termination
must
be
at
least
3’
above
the
roof
and
at
least
2’
above
any
portion
of
the
roof
within
10’.
See
diagram
below.
6.
Outside
Air
Requirements
–
The
use
of
outside
air
is
required
for
mobile
homes,
air
tight
homes,
and
in
certain
localities
(check
with
building
officials).
Outside
air
cannot
be
drawn
from
an
enclosed
space
such
as
a
garage
or
unventilated
crawl
space.
7.
Ceiling
Height
–
Ceiling
must
be
a
minimum
of
7’
high
for
installation
of
stove.
8.
Insert
Installations
–
As
an
insert
this
stove
is
approved
for
installation
in
masonry
or
zero
clearance
fireplaces.
The
hearth
must
be
non
‐
combustible
and
extend
16”
in
front
of
the
insert
and
8”
on
either
side.
See
the
section
titled
Insert
Installations
for
additional
information.
9.
Drafting
Performance
–
This
appliance
relies
upon
natural
draft
to
operate.
External
forces
such
as
wind,
barometric
pressure,
topography,
or
factors
of
the
home
may
adversely
affect
draft.
Breckwell
cannot
be
responsible
for
external
forces
leading
to
less
than
optimal
performance.
