August 13, 2018
7062-197G
15
Explorer I
Trim Collar
Chimney Section
with 2 inch
(51mm)
Clearance to
Combustibles
Chimney
Connector
Fire Clay Flue
Liner
with Airspace
Masonry
Chimney
Wall Band to
Secure Chimney
Section
Wood Studs Used
for Framing - Spaced
2 inch (51mm)
clearance from
Masonry Chimney
Wall Spacer
Solid Pack Chimney with Metal Supports as a Thimble
Figure 15.1
Fire Risk.
Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles
between spacers.
•
ALWAYS maintain specified clearances around
venting and spacers.
•
Install spacers as specified.
Failure to keep insulation or other material away
from vent pipe may cause fire.
WARNING
Chimney Flue
Liner
Fireclay
Liner or
Equivalent
Masonry Chimney
Constructed to NFPA 211
Wall Spacer
Wall Band
Trim Collar
Chimney
Connector
1 inch (25mm) Air
Space to Chimney
Section
Min. Clearance
2 inch (51mm)
Min. Chimney Clearance to
Wall Spacer and
Combustibles - 2 inch (51mm)
Chimney Section
Figure 15.2
Solid Pack Chimney with Metal Supports as a Thimble
(Cont’d)
Flue Gas
Direction
Crimped
End
Toward
Appliance
Secure pipe sections with a
minimum of 3 screws
Figure 15.3 Chimney
Connector (Appliance Pipe)
G. Installing Chimney Components
Chimney Connector
Single wall connector or appliance pipe.
This must be at least 24 gauge mild steel or 26 gauge blue
steel. The sections must be attached to the appliance and
to each other with the crimped (male) end pointing toward
the appliance. All joints, including the connection at the flue
collar, should be secured with 3 sheet metal screws. Make
sure to follow the minimum clearances to combustibles.
Where passage through the wall, or partition of combustible
construction is desired in Canada, the installation shall
conform to CAN/CSA-B365.
Factory-built listed chimney connector (vented).
A listed connector (vented) must be used when installing
this appliance in a mobile home. The listed connectors
must conform to each other to ensure a proper fit and seal.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Follow Chimney Connector Manufacturer’s
Instructions for Proper Installation.
ONLY use connector:
•
Within the room, between appliance and ceiling or
wall.
Connector shall NOT pass through:
• Attic or roof space
• Closet or similar concealed space
• Floor or ceiling
Maintain minimum clearances to combustibles
NOTE:
Optional Fire Screen, Part SCR-7062, can only
be used in FULL Vertical installations.
H. Proper Draft
To be sure that your Quadra-Fire insert burns properly, the
chimney draft (static pressure) should be approximately
-0.10 inches water column (W.C.) during a high burn and
-0.04 inches W.C. during a low burn, measured 6 inches
(152mm) above the top of the insert after one hour of
operation at each burn setting.
