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SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM
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A good smoke evacuation system will ensure superior performance if you observe these
precautionary measures:
1) The stove pipe and the chimney must be of the same dimension as the woodstove outlet,
minimum height 15 feet from floor to chimney top.
2) If you use an insulated chimney, make sure that it has the necessary approvals. You must
follow very closely the instructions given by the manufacturer.
3) If you choose to equip your stove with a masonry chimney, we strongly recommend that
you call on specialist. Make sure that the masonry encasement of the clay tiles is 8 inches
thick. This thickness is recommended so that the chimney can retain its heat, thereby
preventing excessively rapid cooling of the gases, which, in turn, results in excessive
creosote and soot formation.
4) Should a spark arrestor be required at the end of your chimney, it must be inspected at
frequent intervals in order to prevent any accumulation of creosote and soot from
blocking the chimney.
5) We recommend that you use a chimney connector pipe made of conventional steel of a
minimum 24 gauge thickness. Read carefully your installation manual provided by the
chimney manufacturer before proceeding to the installation. Check with your local
building code before making a hole in a wall or ceiling for a chimney opening.
6) Your smoke outlet system should be completely airtight. In order to achieve this,
assemble the pipe lengths in position, male end facing downwards. Each length should
then be fixed in place with three metal screw per section, each one at an equal distance
apart. (See illustration page 11).
7) The chimney pipe system should be straight and short. If a horizontal installation is
unavoidable, you must allow a minimum slope of 1/4" per foot.
8) The stove should not be connected to a central heating unit.
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