ENERGY KING 385EK, Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Rev 03/12/14 ENERGY KING
®
385EK Wood/Coal Furnace Owner’s Manual  U. S. 17
Installation
Venting System

Failure to provide correct chimney venting can lead to
increased carbon monoxide production and increased
emissions of combustion gases into the building, which may
cause death or serious injury.

Do not connect the ENERGY KING heating appliance to any
chimney flue servicing any other appliance.

Risk of Fire: Inspect and clean flues and chimney regularly.

Risk of Fire: Do not operate with the flue draft exceeding .06
″
(14.95 Pa) water column.
Consult a qualified Furnace installer, your local building inspector and your fire
officials to make sure the chimney and all connections conform to all local, state and
national codes and regulations.
Your venting system is an extremely important
part of any solid-fuel heating appliance
installation and has two key functions:
1. To exhaust smoke and flue gases which
are the natural result of combustion.
2.
To provide “draft.” The draft pulls a
continuous supply of fresh air into the
furnace for proper combustion.
A chimney connector and chimney make up the
venting system and must be properly installed
and maintained to protect against a fire.
Consult a venting professional.
The ENERGY KING Wood/Coal Furnace
requires installation into a listed UL103 type HT
all-fuel chimney. Minimum 24 gauge black steel
chimney connector is required. An existing
chimney must be cleaned and inspected to be
sure it is clean and free from defect or damage.
All connections must comply with NFPA
Standard 211 and all applicable building codes
and regulations.
When installing a factory-built chimney, follow
all installation instructions provided by the
chimney manufacturer.
For best performance, [MANUFACTURER
NAME]. recommends using insulated chimney
rather than triple wall or air cooled chimney.
Important venting installation clearances and
points for proper operation and safety:

The connection from the ENERGY KING
Wood/Coal Furnace to the chimney must be
made using 6
″ black steel material with a
minimum 24 gauge. Do not use galvanized
steel. See
Chimney Connector.

Secure all connector pipe joints with at least
three sheet metal screws.

Any horizontal runs of chimney connector
pipe should have a minimum rise of 1/2-inch
per linear foot.

A minimum distance of 18 inches must be
maintained between the chimney connector
and combustible ceiling surfaces. A
minimum of 18 inches must be maintained
between the chimney connector and the
backwall and a minimum of 20 inches must
be maintained between the chimney
connector and sidewalls.

Avoid using more than two elbows in
connecting the ENERGY KING Wood/Coal
Furnace to the chimney.

Use extra support hangers or brackets every
three feet if it is absolutely necessary to have
a run of more than six feet, which is not
recommended.

The Chimney must be at least 3 feet higher
than the highest point where it passes
through the roof, and at least 2 feet higher
than the highest part of the roof or structure
that is within 10 feet of the chimney,
measured horizontally. For best
performance, [MANUFACTURER NAME].
recommends a chimney height of at least 12
feet.