11
20300058
VSW30 Series Wood Stove
INSTALLATION
Figure 11 -
Installation on a Combustible Floor
2”
(51 mm)
2”
(51 mm)
8”
(203 mm)
16” (406 mm) US
18” (457 mm) Canada
8”
(203 mm)
8”
(203 mm)
ST1051
floor protection
Wall Line
Floor
Protector
Door
Side of
Appliance
ST1051
Installation on a Combustible Floor
If the appliance is to be installed on a combustible floor or
a combustible floor covering, it must be installed on a 3/8"
(10 mm) thick noncombustible millboard floor protector or
durable equivalent. The pad must be installed beneath the
appliance extending 18" (457 mm) in Canada, 16" (406
mm) in the U.S. on any side equipped with a door, and
8" (203 mm) on all other sides. In the U.S. the pad must
cover any horizontal chimney connector runs and extend
2" (51mm) beyond each side.
ChIMNEY
Refer to chimney and chimney connector manufacturer’s
instructions
Contact your local building authority for approved methods
of installation
1. This appliance requires a masonry or pre-manufactured
chimney listed to ULCS629 (Canada) and UL 103 HT
(USA) sized correctly.
2. If a masonry chimney is used it is advisable to have your
chimney inspected for cracks and check the general
condition before you install your unit. Re-lining may
be required to reduce flue diameter to the appropriate
functional size.
3. The chimney should extend at least 3' (914 mm) above
the highest point where it passes through the roof, and
at least 2' (610 mm) higher than any portion of a building
within 10' (3 m).
Figure 12.
4. The chimney connector shall not pass through an attic,
roof space, closet, concealed space, floor, ceiling, wall
or any partition of combustible construction.
5. The minimum overall height of your chimney should be
15' (5M) from the floor.
6. Do not use makeshift compromises during
installation.
At the very least, inspect the chimney connector and
chimney at least once every two months during the heating
season to determine if a buildup of creosote or soot has
occurred. If a significant layer of creosote has accumulated
(1/8" (3 mm) or more], or if soot has accumulated, either
should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
Failure to keep the chimney and connector system clean
can result in a serious chimney fire.
The conditions for a chimney fire develop as follows: When
wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic
vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form
creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively
cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result
creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. Creosote
is a flammable and, when ignited, make an extremely hot
fire within the flue system which can damage the chimney
and overheat adjacent combustible material.
To reduce the amount of creosote that may form, remember
to provide adequate air for combustion and to strive for
small, intense fires rather than large smoldering ones.
You can never be too safe. Contact your local fire authority
for information on what to do in the event of a chimney
fire, and have a clearly understood plan on how to handle
one.
2' Min.
2' Min.
3'
Min.
0 To 10'
3'
Min.
0 To 10'
AC617
RLTSKC8
2/11/98
Reference Point
AC617
Figure 12 -
The 2'-3'-10' Chimney Rule
