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Columbia Installation and Operation Manual

8  The Venting System

8.1  General  

The venting system, made up of the chimney and the connecting pipe between the stove 
and the chimney, acts as the engine
stove will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable 
chimney.  

The  heat  in  the  flue  gases  that  pass  from  the  stove  and  chimney  connector  into  the 
chimney  is  not  waste  heat.  This  heat  is  what  the  chimney  uses  to  make  the  draft  that 
draws  in  combustion  air,  keeps  smoke  inside  the  stove  and  safely  vents  exhaust  to 
outside. You can think of heat in the flue gas as the fuel the chimney uses to make draft.

8.2  Suitable Chimneys

Your wood stove will provide optimum efficiency and performance when connected to a 6
inch diameter chimney flue system. The connection to a chimney having a diameter of at 
least 5 inches (Canada only) or no more than 7 inches is permitted, if it all
venting  of  combustion  gases  and  that  such  application  is  verified  and  authorized  by  a 
qualified installer. Otherwise, the diameter of the flue should be 6 inches.

To  be  suitable,  a  factory
chimney  must  comply  with 
(U.S.A.) or ULC S629 (Canada). 

8.2.1  Factory-built Metal Chimneys

These are sometimes referred to as ‘high 
temp’  chimneys  because  they  have  the 
special  characteristics  to  withstand  the 
temperatures  that  can  be  created  by 
wood 

burning 

stoves. 

Factory

chimneys  are  tested  as  a  system  with  all 
the 

necessary 

components 

installation. The instructions provided with 
the  chimney  by  its  manufacturer  are  the 
only 

reliable 

source 

of 

installation 

guidelines.  To  be  safe  and  effective,  the 
chimney  must  be  installed  exactly  in 
accordance 

with 

the 

manufacturer’s 

instructions.  Use  only  components 
intended  for  the  brand  and  model  of 
chimney 

you 

are 

using. 

Never 

substitute  parts  from  other  chimney 
brands 

or 

fabricate 

your 

own 

components.  The  chimney  must  be  a 
type suitable for solid fuel.

Installation and Operation Manual 

 

The Venting System 

The venting system, made up of the chimney and the connecting pipe between the stove 

acts as the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best 

stove will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable 

The  heat  in  the  flue  gases  that  pass  from  the  stove  and  chimney  connector  into  the 

waste  heat.  This  heat  is  what  the  chimney  uses  to  make  the  draft  that 

draws  in  combustion  air,  keeps  smoke  inside  the  stove  and  safely  vents  exhaust  to 
outside. You can think of heat in the flue gas as the fuel the chimney uses to make draft.

mneys 

Your wood stove will provide optimum efficiency and performance when connected to a 6
inch diameter chimney flue system. The connection to a chimney having a diameter of at 
least 5 inches (Canada only) or no more than 7 inches is permitted, if it all
venting  of  combustion  gases  and  that  such  application  is  verified  and  authorized  by  a 
qualified installer. Otherwise, the diameter of the flue should be 6 inches.

To  be  suitable,  a  factory-built  metal 
chimney  must  comply  with  UL  103  HT 
(U.S.A.) or ULC S629 (Canada).  

built Metal Chimneys 

These are sometimes referred to as ‘high 
temp’  chimneys  because  they  have  the 
special  characteristics  to  withstand  the 
temperatures  that  can  be  created  by 
wood 

burning 

stoves. 

Factory-built 

chimneys  are  tested  as  a  system  with  all 
the 

necessary 

components 

for 

installation. The instructions provided with 
the  chimney  by  its  manufacturer  are  the 
only 

reliable 

source 

of 

installation 

guidelines.  To  be  safe  and  effective,  the 
chimney  must  be  installed  exactly  in 
accordance 

with 

the 

manufacturer’s 

e  only  components 

intended  for  the  brand  and  model  of 
chimney 

you 

are 

using. 

Never 

substitute  parts  from  other  chimney 
brands 

or 

fabricate 

your 

own 

The  chimney  must  be  a 

type suitable for solid fuel. 

 

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The venting system, made up of the chimney and the connecting pipe between the stove 

that drives your wood heating system. Even the best 

stove will not function safely and efficiently as intended if it is not connected to a suitable 

The  heat  in  the  flue  gases  that  pass  from  the  stove  and  chimney  connector  into  the 

waste  heat.  This  heat  is  what  the  chimney  uses  to  make  the  draft  that 

draws  in  combustion  air,  keeps  smoke  inside  the  stove  and  safely  vents  exhaust  to 
outside. You can think of heat in the flue gas as the fuel the chimney uses to make draft. 

Your wood stove will provide optimum efficiency and performance when connected to a 6-
inch diameter chimney flue system. The connection to a chimney having a diameter of at 
least 5 inches (Canada only) or no more than 7 inches is permitted, if it allows the proper 
venting  of  combustion  gases  and  that  such  application  is  verified  and  authorized  by  a 
qualified installer. Otherwise, the diameter of the flue should be 6 inches. 

 

Summary of Contents for Columbia DB03015

Page 1: ...ilder International Inc 250 rue de Copenhague St Augustin de Desmaures Quebec Canada G3A 2H3 After sale service 418 908 8002 E mail tech sbi international com This manual is available for free downloa...

Page 2: ...lled a house fire may result To reduce the risk of fire follow the installation instructions Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in you...

Page 3: ...ould Not be Burned 11 3 2 How to Prepare or Buy Good Firewood 11 3 2 1 What is Good Firewood 11 3 2 2 Tree Species 11 3 2 3 Log Length 12 3 2 4 Piece Size 12 3 2 5 How to Dry Firewood 13 3 2 6 Judging...

Page 4: ...ial 28 7 1 Location of the certification label 28 7 2 Clearances to Walls and Ceiling 28 7 3 Floor protector 30 7 4 Reducing Wall and Ceiling Clearances Safely 31 7 4 1 Shield Construction Rules 31 7...

Page 5: ...ng the Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit AC01338 41 Appendix 2 Installation and Use of the Optional Blower and Thermodisc 43 Appendix 3 Installation of Secondary Air Tubes and Baffle 45 Appendix 4 Explode...

Page 6: ...BE USED WITH THE DOOR OPEN THE DOOR MAY BE OPEN ONLY DURING LIGHTING PROCEDURES OR RELOADING DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED DURING IGNITION ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR A...

Page 7: ...eight 301 lb 137 kg Firebox Volume 1 9 cu ft 0 053 m3 Maximum Log Length 20 east west Flue Outlet Diameter 6 150 mm diameter vertical Baffle Material Vermiculite Burn time and heating capacity may var...

Page 8: ...Columbia Installation and Operation Manual 8...

Page 9: ...of your house to an adequate temperature we strongly recommend that you also have a conventional oil gas or electric heating system to provide back up heating Your success with zone heating will depe...

Page 10: ...be recycled Vermiculite is used for the baffle Vermiculite is a mineral Large commercial mines exist in China Russia South Africa and Brazil Potassium silicate is used as binder to form a rigid board...

Page 11: ...ce birch and poplar other low density species to burn and yet they can heat their homes successfully Homeowners with access to both hardwood and softwood fuel sometimes use both types for different pu...

Page 12: ...ore quickly when it is split Large unsplit rounds can take years to dry enough to burn Even when dried unsplit logs are difficult to ignite because they don t have the sharp edges where the flames fir...

Page 13: ...in dry weather than in damp maritime climates drying happens faster in warm summer weather than in winter weather small pieces dry more quickly than large pieces split pieces dry more quickly than un...

Page 14: ...ht than wet wood split a piece and if the fresh face feels warm and dry it is dry enough to burn if it feels burn a piece wet wood hisses and sizzles in the fire and dry wood does not You could buy a...

Page 15: ...way to light fires Whatever method you choose your goal should be to get a hot fire burning quickly A fire that starts fast produces less smoke and deposits less creosote in the chimney Here are thre...

Page 16: ...les The fire is topped with about 5 sheets of newspaper You can just bunch them up and stuff them in between the kindling and the underside of the baffle Or you can make newspaper knots by rolling up...

Page 17: ...ng The size of each load can be matched to the amount of heat needed When you burn in cycles you rarely need to open the stove s loading door while the wood is flaming This is an advantage because the...

Page 18: ...fully open until the firebox is full of flames the wood has charred to black and its edges are glowing red Firing each load of wood hot accomplishes a few things drives the surface moisture from the w...

Page 19: ...for Different Needs Using the air control is not the only way to match the stove s heat output to the heat demand Your house will need far less heat in October than in January to be kept at a comforta...

Page 20: ...rest of the pieces compactly A densely built fire like this will produce the longest burn your stove is capable of You will need to be cautious when building fires like this because if the air is turn...

Page 21: ...ad the firebox for a much longer burn Shorter burn cycles make it easier to match the heat output of the stove to the heat demand of the space 4 3 6 5 North South Fires Versus East West Fires In fireb...

Page 22: ...a damp cloth or paper towel and then drying Never try to clean the glass when the stove is hot In spring and fall when the stove is run at lower temperatures you may see some light brown stains formin...

Page 23: ...herefore the gasket should be inspected periodically making sure to obtain an air tight fit Airtightness can be improved with a simple latch mechanism adjustment To adjust 1 Remove the lock pin spring...

Page 24: ...e door by pulling and prying it out with an old screw driver Then use the screwdriver to scrape the old gasket adhesive from the door Now run a 1 4 6 mm bead of high temperature silicone in the door g...

Page 25: ...t is hot Painted surfaces can be wiped down with a damp cloth Plated surfaces may be scratched by abrasive cleaners To maintain the finish at its original brilliance use only a damp soft cloth to clea...

Page 26: ...chimneys you might want to hire a professional chimney sweep to clean and inspect the system for the first time After having seen the cleaning process you can decide if it is a job you would like to...

Page 27: ...NCE MAY BE INSTALLED IN A MOBILE HOME THIS MOBILE HOME APPROVED STOVE REQUIRES INSTALLATION OF A FRESH AIR KIT SOLD SEPARATELY WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM WARNING THE STOVE MUST BE ATTACHE...

Page 28: ...n order to have a safe and compliant installation In addition you will find information about your stove model serial number etc You can find the certification label on the back of the stove 7 2 Clear...

Page 29: ...WALL PIPE CANADA USA A 6 152 mm 6 152 mm B 11 279 mm 11 279 mm C 5 127 mm 5 127 mm D 9 248 mm 9 248 mm E 21 533 mm 21 533 mm F 15 381 mm 15 381 mm K 48 1219 mm 48 1219 mm L 84 213 cm 84 213 cm Importa...

Page 30: ...From door opening 16 406 mm From door opening J N A USA only 8 203 mm M 8 203 mm N A Canada only N N A USA only Note 2 Steel with a minimum thickness of 0 015 0 38 mm or ceramic tiles sealed together...

Page 31: ...truction Rules 1 Minimum space behind shield 25 mm 1 in In Canada 21 mm 7 8 in 2 Minimum clearance along the bottom of shield 25 mm 1 in 3 Maximum clearance along the bottom of shield 75 mm 3 in 4 Min...

Page 32: ...tible material on non combustible board spaced out at least 25 mm 1 in by non combustible spacers 50 33 Ceramic tiles or equivalent non combustible material on non combustible board with a minimum of...

Page 33: ...ector into the waste heat This heat is what the chimney uses to make the draft that draws in combustion air keeps smoke inside the stove and safely vents exhaust to outside You can think of heat in th...

Page 34: ...of the stove To maintain an effective vapour barrier insulation and waterproof at the chimney and outside flue pipe install a mobile home roof flashing and seal it with silicone Installation and Opera...

Page 35: ...ntact with the roof and at least 60 cm 2 ft higher than any roof line or obstacle within a horizontal distance of 3 m 10 ft Installation and Operation Manual The stove may also be connected to a mason...

Page 36: ...mney should penetrate the top of the building at or nea Why inside chimneys are preferred Venting systems that rise straight up from the stove flue collar provide the best performance Chimneys that ri...

Page 37: ...urning in the stove First the chimney runs up the outside of the house so the air in it is colder and denser than the warm air in the house And second the chimney is shorter than the heated space of t...

Page 38: ...wood stove may not have adequate access to combustion air is if the operation of a powerful exhaust device such as a kitchen range exhaust causes the pressure in the house to become negative relative...

Page 39: ...y of wood heating systems because failure to install the connector properly which has been common in the past can result in house fires The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from t...

Page 40: ...e an inspection wrap with one end unfastened or a telescopic section Minimum upward slope towards the chimney 20 mm m 1 4 in ft One end of the assembly must be securely fastened to the flue collar wit...

Page 41: ...ng the Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit AC01338 When installed in a mobile home this stove requires installation of a fresh air intake kit A and an insulated fresh air intake pipe B sold separately Compl...

Page 42: ...Columbia Installation and Operation Manual 42 When installed with a fresh air kit the stove must be anchored to the floor...

Page 43: ...ast heat exchange surfaces and to help circulate warm air in the room When used regularly the blower can provide a small increase in efficiency up to 2 percent However the use of a blower should not b...

Page 44: ...is turned on too early You can also install a thermodisc to enable the blower to start or stop automatically when the stove is hot or too cold The thermodisc part number is AC05530 for a basic model a...

Page 45: ...the tube into the rear left channel 2 Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the key of the left air channel hole Secure the tube by pushing the cotter pin through the last hole on the righ...

Page 46: ...without removing the baffle front support B the baffle board C the insulation blanket D and the insulation blanket weight E Important Notes The air tubes are identified for placement as follows Model...

Page 47: ...Columbia Installation and Operation Manual 47 Appendix 4 Exploded Diagram and Parts List...

Page 48: ...0 PL08537 05 BOTTOM GLASS RETAINER 1 11 PL08537 04 TOP GLASS RETAINER 1 12 30124 SCREW 8 32 X 5 16 TRUSS QUADREX ZINC 8 13 30060 THREAD CUTTING SCREW 1 4 20 x 1 2 F HEX STEEL SLOT WASHER C102 ZINC 6 1...

Page 49: ...L36115 4 1 2 X 1 1 2 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 1 42 29000 4 X 8 X1 25 REFRACTORY BRICK 15 43 PL36026 3 X 8 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 4 44 PL36062 4 1 2 X 5 1 4 X 1 1 4 REFRACTORY BRICK 1 45 PL53533 FRON...

Page 50: ...the defect The manufacturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding the wholesale price of any warranted but defective parts The manufacturer...

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