Optima Installation and Operation Manual
8.6
Installing the Chimney Connector
The chimney connector is the single or double wall
the chimney breech. Single wall pipe components are available from most hardware and building
supply stores. These components are not usually tested to a particular standard and certified as
compliant. Therefore, a list of rules found in solid fuel installation codes apply to the installation of
single wall pipe.
Double wall chimney connectors are tested and certified. The rules for double wall pipe are found in
the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
wall.
8.6.1 Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector
The chimney connector assembly has been called ‘the weak link’ in the safety of wood heating
systems because failure to install the connector prope
result in house fires.
The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the stove to the base of the chimney
with no elbows. Straight assemblies are less likely to cause problems like smoke roll
door is opened for loading. They are also more stable and easier to maintain than assemblies with
elbows. Horizontal runs of flue pipe should be avoided where possible because they reduce chimney
draft.
Use 45 degree elbows where possible, i
Installing the Chimney Connector
The chimney connector is the single or double wall pipe installed between the stove flue collar and
the chimney breech. Single wall pipe components are available from most hardware and building
supply stores. These components are not usually tested to a particular standard and certified as
fore, a list of rules found in solid fuel installation codes apply to the installation of
Double wall chimney connectors are tested and certified. The rules for double wall pipe are found in
the manufacturer’s installation instructions. These rules will be very different than those for single
Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector
The chimney connector assembly has been called ‘the weak link’ in the safety of wood heating
systems because failure to install the connector properly (which has been common in the past) can
The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the stove to the base of the chimney
with no elbows. Straight assemblies are less likely to cause problems like smoke roll
door is opened for loading. They are also more stable and easier to maintain than assemblies with
elbows. Horizontal runs of flue pipe should be avoided where possible because they reduce chimney
Use 45 degree elbows where possible, instead of 90 degree elbows.
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pipe installed between the stove flue collar and
the chimney breech. Single wall pipe components are available from most hardware and building
supply stores. These components are not usually tested to a particular standard and certified as
fore, a list of rules found in solid fuel installation codes apply to the installation of
Double wall chimney connectors are tested and certified. The rules for double wall pipe are found in
These rules will be very different than those for single
The chimney connector assembly has been called ‘the weak link’ in the safety of wood heating
rly (which has been common in the past) can
The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the stove to the base of the chimney
with no elbows. Straight assemblies are less likely to cause problems like smoke roll-out when the
door is opened for loading. They are also more stable and easier to maintain than assemblies with
elbows. Horizontal runs of flue pipe should be avoided where possible because they reduce chimney
