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1.7 Connecting the stove to a masonry chimney
A wall sleeve should be bricked securely into the wall of the chimney at the appropriate height
and the stovepipe inserted centrally. The pipe must not extend into the actual chimney open-
ing, but rather must reach only to the inside of the chimney aperture. The gap between the
stovepipe and sleeve must be sealed using glass fibre packing rope.
Only use stovepipe components that comply to National and Local Building Regulations.
1.8 Connecting to a stainless steel insulated chimney system
If your installation involves taking the chimney straight up and through the ceiling, you must
comply with National, Local Building Regulations or flue manufacturers instructions concern-
ing clearances to combustible materials such as walls, floor joists and ceilings. The joint be-
tween the stove flue collar and the stovepipe must also be sealed using glass fibre rope. It
is important that the insulated flue system is properly supported both at ceiling level and at
roof level.
THE STOVE MUST NOT BEAR THE WEIGHT OF THE CHIMNEY SYSTEM (See chimney man-
ufacturer’s instructions). Excessive weight on the stove will inhibit expansion and could lead
to damage of the stove top. tDamage caused to the stove in this way would not be covered by
the manufacturers guarantee.
In the event that a chimney fire resulting from faulty operation or prolonged use of damp wood
fuel, close the air vents completely and contact your local fire department immediately.
Be aware of the following:
Cleaning procedure: Discuss this with chimney sweep or qualified installer prior
to or during the stove installation
Chimney draft: If the chimney draft is naturally poor it is better to install the flue from
the top of the stove so as to minimise any internal resistance of the flue gases.
Avoid having any more than 2 bends in the flue system and limit the length of the
offset between bends.
Fresh air supply
A wood-burning stove requires air for combustion. As a result, firing a wood-burn-
ing stove will help create a healthy climate in your house. If the house is very tightly
sealed, and particularly if there is a cooker hood or ventilation system in the house, it
may be necessary to install an air grate in the room in which the wood-burning stove
is installed. Otherwise there may not be enough draught in the chimney, which may
result in the stove not being able to burn properly, and smoke may come out of the
stove when the fire door is opened.
If it is necessary to install air grates, they must be positioned so that they cannot
be obstructed.
