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7060-228G
November 29, 2016
Explorer III Wood Stove
4
Chimney Systems
NOTE: I
n Canada when using a factory-built chimney it must
be safety listed,
Type UL103 HT (2100
o
F) CLASS “A”
or
conforming to
CAN/ULC-S629M, STANDARD FOR 650
o
C
FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEYS.
Floor
Protector
Chimney
Connector
Insulated " T "
Flashing
Listed Termination Cap
Trim Collar on
Inside Wall
Listed Chimney
Storm Collar
Wall Support
Roof Brace (if required)
Thimble
Floor
Protector
Chimney
Connector
Ceiling Support
Listed Chimney
Listed Termination Cap
Storm Collar
Flashing
Figure 12.1 Prefabricated Exterior Chimney
Figure 12.2 - Prefabricated Interior Chimney
A. Venting Components
Chimney Connector:
It is also known as flue pipe or appliance pipe. The chimney
connector joins the appliance to the chimney. It must be a 6
inch (152mm) minimum diameter 24 gauge mild steel black
or 26 gauge blued steel, or an approved air-insulated double
wall venting pipe.
Thimble
:
A manufactured or site-constructed device installed in
combustible walls through which the chimney connector
passes to the chimney. It is intended to keep the walls
from igniting. Site constructed thimbles must meet NFPA
211 Standards. Prefabricated must be suitable for use with
selected chimney and meet UL103 Type HT Standards. Follow
instructions provided by the manufacturer for manufactured
thimbles for masonry chimney and prefabricated chimneys.
Chimney
:
The chimney can be new or existing, masonry or prefabricated
and must meet the following minimum requirements specified
in Section 5B.
B. Chimney Systems
Prefabricated Metal Chimney
• Must be minimum 6 inch (152mm) diameter (ID) high
temperature chimney listed to UL 103 HT (2100
o
F) or
ULC S629M.
• Must use components required by the manufacturer
for installation.
• Must maintain clearances required by the manufacturer
for installation.
• Refer to manufacturers instructions for installation.
