Set Up Manual for 20
′
, 24
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,
& 30
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©2016 Pacific Yurts Inc.
Stovepipe Installation
There are various ways to heat a yurt. Most conventional heating methods work, but may require advance planning
and consultation with your heating specialist. The size of heater you should choose is relative to the yurt size, weather
conditions and if the yurt is insulated or not. Usually larger is better.
Choose your stove carefully. A large, quality airtight woodstove puts out uniform heat over a long period of time, which
is to your advantage. Consider the total volume to be heated and the fact that the yurt has a higher rate of heat loss than
a typical insulated house of the same size. Make-up air for the woodstove may be provided through a vent in the floor
adjacent to the stove if needed. A ceiling fan or fan mounted near the stove will help to circulate heat throughout the
interior.
Locate your stovepipe on the side of the yurt where prevailing winds will carry the smoke and ash away from the
1.
roof. Once the location is determined, cut the lattice wall using a hand saw according to fig. 1
(see Diagram XXVI)
leaving a diamond-shaped opening in the lattice wall.
Center the six-sided interior flashing over the exit hole. If you have the Snow & Wind Kit you should check to see if
2.
the center hole is at least 2
”
from the nearest rafter support. If not, adjust it to the left or right so that you have at
least 2
”
of clearance from the rafter support and lattice wall. Using a pencil, trace the flashing’s center hole onto the
side cover (or wall insulation) and remove the flashing. This is where the insulated stovepipe will penetrate through
the wall of the yurt. Using this circle as a reference, draw a larger circle with a radius that is 2” larger
(see fig. 2,
Diagram XXVI).
This is where the side cover and insulation material will be cut so that none of the material is closer
than 2” from the insulated stovepipe.
Using a sharp pair of scissors, cut and remove the (larger) circle of fabric.
3.
Notice that the two pieces of flashing have a thin protective coating on one side. You can now peel this coating off
4.
and attach the interior flashing by using the screws provided. Be sure to drill pilot holes to avoid splitting the lath.
Attach the rectangular exterior flashing in the same manner by screwing through the side cover into the lattice wall
5.
making sure the opening is exactly lined up with the hole in the interior flashing. Once again, be sure to drill pilot
holes first. The top of the flashing should be slipped under the top cover valance (roof overhang) to act as a shingle
for protection against leakage.
The stovepipe penetrating through the wall of the yurt, along with any exterior piping, should be Metalbestos pipe
6.
or equivalent insulated pipe that is rated at 2" clearance from the nearest combustible surface. The Metalbestos
system must be well supported and needs to have only a few inches of clearance from the side cover. A spark
screen should be used at the top of the chimney.
Install the woodstove on a fire-proof base
7.
following the stove manufacturer’s guidelines for specific
clearances from combustible surfaces. Note:
The clearances shown on
Diagram XXVII
are examples. Single-
wall stovepipe can be used up to the exit flashing, where a Metalbestos or equivalent (insulated) pipe is inserted
through the flashing to safely vent the hot gases through the side cover.
The exterior chimney, made from insulated stovepipe, is typically supported by two 4x4 posts mounted adjacent to
8.
the yurt. Plan for the posts to be 14"-16" from the wall of the yurt and 8" apart and then dig a hole of sufficient
depth to provide the necessary stability. The depth can vary depending on the height of the posts, soil conditions
and whether frost heave will be an issue for your site.
Set your posts into concrete.
9.
The cleanout tee is a 90 degree section of pipe that includes cleanout access. This will be supperted by a chimney
10.
wall support kit, which is essentially a shelf made from sheet metal that will bolt directly to the 4x4 posts. Anchor
the support kit to the 4x4 posts.
Summary of Contents for 20' Yurt
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