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- When the flue has to have angles or bends, avoid horizontal or downward sections. You must plan for the
cleaning of the flue and, if necessary, install pipes with access holes or cleaning hatches in sections that are
not easily accessed.
- When a metal chimney is fitted inside a brick chimney, it must exceed the height of the latter and protrude a
few centimetres at the top.
- The installation of the pipe and cap must strictly
prevent water from getting into the appliance on rainy
days
.
Water causes more damage to woodburners than the high combustion temperatures for which they are
prepared.
When the pipes run through the inside of the home or a brick chimney, they should be mounted as shown in
Figure 1 to prevent liquids produced by the condensation of the gases flowing through the joints and out of
the pipes. If a pipe section runs outside the building it must be mounted in the direction shown in Figure 2 to
prevent rainwater draining down the pipe and entering into the pipe interior through the joints.
Exterior air inlet
For the fireplace draught to work correctly, the room must have an outside air inlet that is at least sufficient
to replenish the volume of air that comes out of the chimney flue.
An air inlet must be fitted through the outer wall and if a vent is installed, it must not be adjustable and must
be fitted in such a way that it cannot be blocked.
Warning
. In homes without the appropriate outside air inlet, extraction fans (e.g.
Kitchen extractors)
can cause problematic reverse chimney draughts.
General installation instructions
The installation of the appliance must comply with all local regulations, including those that refer to national
and European standards.
Although the following describes an example installation to ensure good performance, it may not be ideal for
your circumstances. In any case, it is always better to have a professional do the installation. If you are
determined to do your own installation, consult a professional.
