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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 y 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 pri-
or 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 and therefore you may need
to install additional ventilation to the room, especially so in well insulated
houses. If the air supply in inadequate the chimney draft may be too weak, with
the possible result that the stove will not burn properly; smoke spillage may
also occur during the refuelling process.
On a positive note, a properly installed wood-burner will give even the most ef-
ficient houses a pleasant and natural ventilation.
1.9 Draft conditions
If smoke spillage occurs when the fire door is opened, it is probably due to poor chimney
draft. This type of stove requires at least pa of chimney draft to achieve satisfactory com-
bustion and smoke spillage prevention. However, in cases where the stove door is opened
too vigorously you could expect that slight smoke spillage may occur.
The smoke gas temperature at the rated output is 0˚ C relative to 0˚ C.
If you have any doubts, you may want to have your installer measure the draft in the chimney.
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