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VSW30 Series Wood Stove
INSTALLATION
cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result
creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. Creosote
is a flammable and, when ignited, make an extremely hot
fire within the flue system which can damage the chimney
and overheat adjacent combustible material.
To reduce the amount of creosote that may form, remember
to provide adequate air for combustion and to strive for
small, intense fires rather than large smoldering ones.
You can never be too safe. Contact your local fire authority
for information on what to do in the event of a chimney
fire, and have a clearly understood plan on how to handle
one.
ChIMNEY CONNECTOR GuIdELINES
Chimney connector is the double-wall or single-wall pipe
that connects the stove to the chimney. The chimney is a
masonry or prefabricated structure that encloses the flue.
Chimney connectors are used only to make the connection
from the stove to the chimney.
Double-wall chimney connectors must be tested and
listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances. Single-
wall chimney connectors should be made of 24 gauge or
heavier steel, and should be 6” (150 mm) in diameter. Do
not use galvanized connector; it cannot withstand the high
temperatures that can be reached by smoke and gases,
and may release toxic fumes under high heat.
If possible, do not pass the chimney connector through a
combustible wall or ceiling. If passage through a combus-
tible wall is unavoidable, refer to the section following on
Wall Pass-Throughs. Do not pass the chimney connector
through an attic, a closet, or any similar concealed space.
The whole connector should be exposed and accessible
for inspection and cleaning.
In horizontal runs of single-wall chimney connector without
protective shields, maintain a clearance of at least 26” (660
mm) from the ceiling. For information on reduced clear-
ances using shields on single-wall chimney connector or
using double-wall connectors, see the clearance chart on
Page 15
.
Keep the horizontal run of chimney connector as short
and direct as possible, with no more than two 90° turns.
Slope horizontal runs of connector upward 1/4” per foot
(20 mm per m) going from the stove toward the chimney.
The recommended maximum length of a horizontal run is
3’ (914 mm). The recommended total length of chimney
connector is 8’ (2.4 m).
In cathedral ceiling installations, extend the prefabricated
chimney down to within 8’ (2.4 m) of the stove.
SAFETY NOTE: ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES ANd PRO-
TECTIVE EYEWEAR WhEN dRILLING, CuTTING OR
jOINING SECTIONS OF ChIMNEY CONNECTOR.
dOuBLE-WALL ChIMNEY CONNECTOR
The listing for the Challenger for the U.S. and Canada
includes use of double-wall chimney connectors that have
been tested and listed for use with solid-fuel burning ap-
pliances by a recognized testing laboratory.
Information on assembling and installing double-wall con-
nector is provided by the manufacturer of the double-wall
pipe. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions exactly as
you assemble the connector and attach it to the stove
and chimney. Using connectors and chimneys from the
same manufacturer makes the assembly and installation
straightforward.
NOTE: For installations using double-wall connectors,
minimum clearances must conform to the listed clear-
ances in the clearance chart on Page 14.
SINGLE-WALL ChIMNEY CONNECTOR
•
Beginning at the flue collar of the stove, assemble
the chimney connector. Insert
the first crimped end into the
stove’s flue collar, and keep
each crimped end pointing to-
ward the stove. Using the holes
in the flue collar as guides, drill
1/8” (3 mm) holes in the bottom
of the first section of chimney
connector and secure it to the
flue collar with three #10 x 1/2”
sheet metal screws.
•
Secure each joint between
sections of chimney connector,
including telescoping joints,
with at least three sheet metal
screws. The pre-drilled holes
in the top of each section of chimney connector serve as
guides when you drill 1/8” (3 mm) holes in the bottom of
the next section.
•
Secure the chimney connector to the chimney. Instruc-
tions for various installations follow.
•
Be sure the installed stove and chimney connector are
correct distances from nearby combustible material.
NOTE:
Special slip pipes and thimble sleeves that form
telescoping joints between sections of chimney connector
are available to simplify installations. They often eliminate
the need to cut individual connector sections. Consult your
local dealer about these special pieces.
SECuRE ThE SINGLE-WALL CONNECTOR
TO A PREFABRICATEd ChIMNEY
For prefabricated chimneys, follow the installation instruc-
tions of the chimney maker exactly as you install the chim-
ney. The maker of the chimney will supply the accessories
to support the chimney, either from the roof of the house,
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