Thelin providence, Owner'S Manual

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PROVIDENCE INSERT PELLET STOVE
10
INSTALLATION
The Providence Insert may be installed into a
Factory Built (Metal) fireplace, Masonry chimney,
or as a Built-in fireplace during new construction.
Each installation has its own clearance and
installation criteria as outlined in this manual.
Follow directions carefully as each of the three
installations vary and can be done in several ways. .
Factory Built (Metal) Fireplace Installation
A. Prior to planning placement of the Providence
Insert, the chimney MUST be swept of creosote
and soot. It should be inspected by a qualified
service professional.
B. Mantle clearance to top of insert – 12” (see
Figure 2).
C. Make sure the Providence Insert will fit into
your existing fireplace by measuring dimension
according to Figures 1 & 2. See Figure 8 for
adjustable Hopper Assembly.
D. Exhaust vent pipe and outside combustion air
intake (if used) can be configured as shown in
figures 3A-3D.
The Providence Insert uses 4”
type L pipe with a m aximum height of 25’.
E. Pellet vent connections must be sealed with a
liberal amount of 500 degree HIGH-TEMP
RTV silicone and screwed together with at least
3 sheet metal screws.
F. Pellet vent (exhaust vent) termination must be
sealed on top of chimney to prevent water from
entering fireplace cavity.
G. It is recommended that a metal plate be installed
to seal the damper area with clearance hole to
allow exhaust vent pipe to pass through. Use
non-flammable insulation to seal edges and to
prevent heat loss.
H. Aluminum flex pipe can be used to bring
outside air into the stove. Use a stainless hose
clamp to crimp flex to stove air intake flange.
Outside Air
– Aluminum Flex – Must use 3” if
over 10’ vertical.
I. When hooking up the outside air you must be
sure that a rodent guard is used on through wall
installs. Many pellet pipe manufacturers make
wall thimbles with the rodent guard built into
the thimble.
1. The firebrick (refractory), glass
doors, screen rails, screen mesh, and
log grates can be removed from a
factory built firebox in order to gain
minimum fireplace insert opening
requirements.
2. Smoke shelves, shields and baffles
may be removed from a factory-built
fireplace if attached with mechanical
fasteners.
3. Items can only be removed if they
are mechanically fastened to the
Factory Built (Metal) fireplace. No
cutting or other permanent removal
of components is allowed. All
removed components must be saved
so that the Factory Built (Metal)
fireplace can be returned to a
burnable state.
4. Floor Protection: Hearth extension
from door opening required is
6” .
Floor protection to the side of the
door opening is also
6”.
5. The enclosed label stating “THIS
FIREPLACE HAS BEEN
ALTERED TO ACCOMMODATE
A FIREPLACE INSERT AND
SHOULD BE INSPECTED BY A
QUALIFIED PERSON PRIOR TO
REUSE AS A CONVENTIONAL
FIREPLACE. “ must be attached to
the fireplace with screws or nails.