10
CHIMNEY CONNECTIONS
The stove must be connected to either a lined masonry or
manufactured metal chimney built and tested to the speci-
fi
cations listed on the previous pages. Chimneys perform
two functions:
1. As a means of exhausting smoke and
fl
ue gases which
are the result of fuel combustion.
2. The chimney (only) provides “draft” which allows oxy-
gen to be continuously introduced into the appliance,
so that proper combustion is possible. This stove relies
on natural draft to operate.
NOTICE: Always provide a source of fresh air into the
room where the stove is located. Failure to do so may
result in air starvation of other fuel burning appliances
and the possible development of hazardous condi-
tions.
A stove
DOES NOT
create draft.
Draft is provided by the
chimney.
To achieve proper draft your chimney must meet
the four minimum height requirements detailed in
fi
gures
16–18.
If these minimum requirements are not met your
stove will not operate properly.
A minimum of 0.05 w.c.
(measured in water column) is required for proper drafting
to prevent back puf
fi
ng, smoke spillage, and to maximize
performance. (Gauges to measure draft are readily avail-
able at stove stores and are economical to rent or pur-
chase.) Factors such as wind, barometric pressure, trees,
terrain and chimney temperature can have an adverse ef-
fect on the draft. The manufacturer cannot be held respon-
sible for external factors leading to less than optimal draft-
ing. Should you have a problem with inadequate draft, you
should contact a licensed heating and cooling contractor
for assistance in solving the problem. For a more in-depth
explanation see Chimney Draft on page 17.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION POINTS
1. Size
chimney
fl
ue to stove collar. This stove requires a
minimum of a 6”/152mm diameter
fl
ue.
2. Never connect this unit to a chimney serving another
appliance.
3. The chimney must meet all minimum height require-
ments.
4. Never use a chimney to ventilate a cellar or basement.
5. Contact your local building authority for approved
methods of installation and any necessary permits and/
or inspections.
Figure 15 - Masonry Chimney Connection
CHIMNEY
FLUE
5/8" TILE
CHIMNEY
LINER
MASONRY
CHIMNEY
THIMBLE
COLLAR
6˝ ROUND
24 ga . BLACK
CONNEC TO R
STOVEPIPE
8˝ MIN.
LINER
BELOW
ENTRY
HOLE
Figure 16 - Chimney Construction
through Attic Space
MASONRY CHIMNEY
Before using an existing masonry chimney, clean the
chimney, inspect the
fl
ue liner and make any repairs
needed to be sure it is safe to use. Make repairs
before attaching the stove. The connector stove pipe
and
fi
ttings you will need to connect directly to a
lined masonry chimney are shown in
fi
gure 15. If the
connector stove pipe must go through a combustible
wall before entering the masonry chimney, consult
a quali
fi
ed mason or chimney dealer. The installa-
tion must conform to local building and
fi
re codes
and latest edition of NFPA 211. If there is a clean out
opening in the base of the chimney, close it tightly.
