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Installation and operation manual – Chic-Choc woodburning cookstove
ENGLISH
7.2 Regulations Governing the Installation of the Cookstove
In Canada, the CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment
is to be followed in the absence of local code requirements. In the USA, the ANSI NFPA 211
Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances is to be followed
in the absence of local code requirements.
This cookstove must be connected to a chimney complying with the requirements for Type HT
chimneys in the Standard for Factory-Built Chimneys for Residential Type and Building Heating
Appliances, UL 103 HT and ULC S629 or to a code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner.
7.3 Cookstove Positioning
Choose a location to avoid the chimney conflicting with floor joists, roof trusses, wall studs,
water pipes, electric wires, and that allows the least possible deviations in the chimney. The
location of the cookstove must allow enough room for its maintenance and the exhaust system.
This cookstove weighs approximately 896 lb (406 kg). To validate the installation of additional
floor joist, consult the local building code.
7.4 Location of the Certification Label
Since the information given on the certification label affixed to the appliance always overrides
the information published, in any other media (owner’s manual, catalogues, flyers, magazines
and web sites) it is important to refer to it in order to have a safe and compliant installation. In
addition, important information about the stove can be found (model, serial number, etc.). The
certification label is located on the back of the stove.
It is recommended to note the stove serial number on
of this manual since it will be
needed to precisely identify the version of the appliance in the event replacement parts or
technical assistance is required. It is also recommended to
