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Solution 1.8 Installation and Operation Manual
Some jurisdictions in the United States require that wood stoves have a supply of combustion air
from outdoors. If you do install an air supply through the wall of the house, be aware that its
pressure can be affected during windy weather. If you notice changes in wood stove performance
in windy weather, and in particular if smoke puffs from the stove, you should disconnect the
outdoor air duct from the stove and remove the duct. In some windy conditions, negative pressure
at the duct weatherhood outside the house wall may draw hot exhaust gases from the stove
backwards through the duct to outdoors. Check the outdoor air duct for soot deposits when the full
system is cleaned and inspected at least once each year.
8.6 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
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. These rules will be very different than those for
single wall.
