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9. The Venting System
9.1 General
The venting system, made of the chimney and the connecting pipe between the stove and the
chimney, acts as the engine that drives the wood heating system. Even the best stove will not
function safely and efficiently if it is not connected to a suitable chimney.
The heat in the flue gases that pass from the stove and chimney connector into the chimney is
not waste heat. This heat is what the chimney uses to make the draft that draws in combustion
air, keeps smoke inside the stove and safely vents exhaust to outside. The heat in the flue gas
can be seen as the fuel the chimney uses to create draft.
9.2 Suitable Chimneys
This stove will provide optimum efficiency and performance when connected to a 6" (150 mm)
diameter chimney flue system. The connection to a chimney having a diameter of at least
5" (130 mm) (Canada only) or no more than 7" (180 mm) is permitted, if it allows the proper
evacuation of flue gases and that such application is verified and authorized by a qualified
installer. Otherwise, the diameter of the flue should be 6" (150 mm).
To be suitable, a factory-built metal chimney must comply with UL 103 HT (U.S.A.) or ULC S629
(Canada).
9.2.1 Factory-Built Chimney
These are sometimes referred to as ‘high temp’ chimneys
because they have the specific characteristics to withstand
temperatures that can be created by wood burning stoves.
Factory-built chimneys are tested as a system with all the
necessary components for installation. The instructions
provided with the chimney by its manufacturer are the
only reliable source of installation guidelines. To be safe
and effective, the chimney must be installed exactly in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Only
components intended for the brand and model of chimney
should be used. Never fabricate or substitute parts from
other chimney brands. The chimney must be a type suitable
for solid fuel.
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