B. Wall Protection
This stove can be placed within thirty inches (30”) of a combustible wall such as
paneling and wallboard. The local code in your area should be checked, as some areas
do require more than thirty inches (30”). If you need to place the unit closer to a
combustible wall some type wall protection will be required. An approved wallboard can
be used to reduce the clearance by mounting the board to the wall with a one-inch (1”)
air space between the board and the wall -- this will reduce the clearance by two-thirds
(2/3), or to twelve inches (12”) in thirty inch (30”) local code areas. The wallboard only
needs to be six inches (6”) higher than the top of the unit. If the stove is placed this
close to the wall it will require you to use shielded or double wall pipe, which will allow a
clearance of six inches (6”) from the pipe to a combustible surface.
SECTION III: PLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION
A.
Placement
The first problem you might encounter is getting the unit into your home, as our
stoves are well-constructed and rather heavy. The door and firebrick can be removed to
lighten the load; we recommend that a diagram of the brick placement be made if you do
decide to remove the firebrick. Never attempt to handle one of our units alone. As a rule,
three or four adults can handle one of our units; however, we still recommend using a
handcart. After the stove has been placed in position, replace the brick and door. The
spring handles can then be installed on the door and damper rods by turning them
counterclockwise. The flue collar and any accessories can then be added to the unit.
B. Chimney Connector
The chimney connector pipe must be 24-gauge steel pipe and six inches (6”) in
diameter.
Do not
use aluminum or galvanized steel pipe as they will not withstand the
extreme temperatures generated by this stove. Do not use single wall chimney
connector pipe as a chimney on any stove -- you must connect your stove to a chimney
comparable to those listed earlier in this manual.
The chimney connector pipe should be connected to the stove with the crimped end
inserted in the flue collar. This will allow any creosote that forms inside the pipe to run
back inside the stove and not down the outside of your chimney connector pipe. All joints
should be sealed with stove cement and secured with sheet metal screws.
For proper operation, the connector pipe should be as short as possible and also
have as few elbows as possible. Horizontal runs of connector pipe should not exceed six
feet (6’) and must have an upward slope of one-quarter inch (1/4”) per foot. The
standard clearance for connector pipe is eighteen inches (18”), which must be
maintained unless you are using double wall pipe, shielded pipe or wall protection.
Note: The manufacturer will not be responsible for an accident attributed to a unit
connected to a faulty chimney or flue system.
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IMPROPER INSTALLATION:
The manufacturer will not be held responsible for damage
caused by the malfunction of a stove due to improper venting or installation.
Call (800-245-6489) and/or consult a professional installer if you have any questions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
If the unit or chimney connector pipe “glows” red (or white),
the stove is over-fired. This condition could cause a house or chimney fire.
Do not operate your unit too hot, or over-firing may result. (See Operating Instructions)