ECO CHOICE WOOD STOVE SERVICE MANUAL
CHIMNEY DRAFT BASICS
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Has the chimney has ever worked properly? This will help in determining if
the problem is with the location of the chimney when it was installed or if it is
a problem with the chimney being restricted.
Items to look at:
***Is the chimney cap clean?
***Is the chimney free of creosote?
***Is the homeowner burning dry wood?
***Is the stove baffle in the correct position?
***Check for fans running in the house that will effect draft.
***Can hot air escape above the chimney termination?
(This will reduce draft)
***Is the entire chimney system 6 inch in diameter?
***Is the chimney protected from getting too cold?
If the draft in the chimney is working, but it is not quite pulling enough air
through it, add a section of chimney to the system. Each additional vertical
section of chimney will increase draft.
Chimneys need to stay warm at all times or the draft can be lost.
6 inch
CLASS A PIPE
CLEAN
CHIMNEY
CAP
DRY WOOD
PROPER BAFFLE & BLANKET PLACEMENT