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7076-108F • February 7, 2018
Curve Series
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Heat & Glo
A. Chimney Systems
A chimney or flue system is required to run your wood
appliance safely and efficiently. When a fire is started in
the fire box hot gases are released and exit the firebox into
the chimney system. These hot gases heat up the chimney
system and create a vacuum in the firebox or commonly re -
ferred to as drafting. As a result, more air is pulled into the
firebox through the air openings. When more air is pulled
into the fire, the fire burns hotter and is a cleaner burn.
This also means that the burn time is shorter but more heat
is generated to heat the living space and the glass stays
cleaner. When the air controls are adjusted and reduced,
the fire will slow down. This lowers the draft and as a re -
sult, the burn times are longer.
When lighting the appliance, it is important to get a hot
fire as quick as possible to establish the draft in the system
for an efficient and clean burn. There are many different
types of chimney systems, check with your local authority
for more details and follow all regulations in your area.
Marginal Location:
• Below peak
Location NOT recommended:
• Not the highest point of the roof
• Wind loading possible
Multi-level Roofs
Windward
Leeward
Recommended:
Outside Air Intake
on windward side
NOT recommended:
Outside Air Intake
on leeward side
Recommended Location:
• Above peak
Recommended:
• Insulated exterior chase
in cooler climates
Recommended Location:
• Above peak
• Inside heated space
Location NOT recommended:
• Too close to tree
• Below adjacent structure
• Lower roof line
• Avoid outside wall
Marginal Location:
• Wind loading possible
B. Drafting
Weather and chimney location can affect the draft of your
appliance resulting in different performance settings. For
windy conditions, the draft may be higher which will result
in changing the air control settings for the same perfor-
mance. In areas where high wind is common, a damper
may need to be installed in the flue pipe to best control
the appliance. Performance can also be influenced by
changes in humidity including fog. Adjust the air controls
as needed to achieve the desired heat output of your Curve
wood burning appliance.
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Chimney Systems
Fig. 13.1