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1.7 Connecting the stove to a masonry chimney
A wall sleeve should be bricked securely into the wall of the chimney at the appropriate
height and the stovepipe inserted centrally. The pipe must not extend into the actual chimney
opening, but rather must reach only to the inside of the chimney aperture. The gap between
the stovepipe and sleeve must be sealed using glass fibre packing rope.
Only use stovepipe components that comply to National and Local Building Regulations.
1.8 Connecting to a stainless steel insulated chimney system
If your installation involves taking the chimney straight up and through the ceiling, you must
comply with National, Local Building Regulations or flue manufacturers instructions concern-
ing clearances to combustible materials such as walls, floor joists and ceilings. The joint be-
tween the stove flue collar and the stovepipe must also be sealed using the glass fibre rope
provided. It is important that the insulated flue system is properly supported both at ceiling
level and at roof level. THE STOVE MUST NOT BEAR THE WEIGHT OF THE CHIMNEY SYS-
TEM (See chimney manufacturer’s instructions). Excessive weight on the stove will inhibit ex-
pansion and could lead to damage of the stove top. Damage caused to the stove in this way
would not be covered by the manufacturers guarantee.
In the event that a chimney fire resulting from faulty operation or prolonged use of damp
wood fuel, close the air vents completely and contact your local fire department immediately.
Be aware of the following:
Cleaning procedure: Discuss this with chimney sweep or qualified installer
prior to or during the stove installation
Chimney draft: If the chimney draft is naturally poor it is better to install the
flue from the top of the stove so as to minimise any internal resistance of the
flue gases.
Avoid having any more than 2 bends in the flue system and limit the length of
the offset between bends.
Fresh air supply
A wood-burning stove requires air for combustion and therefore you may
need to install additional ventilation to the room, especially so in well insulat-
ed houses. If the air supply in inadequate the chimney draft may be too weak,
with the possible result that the stove will not burn properly; smoke spillage
may also occur during the refuelling process.
On a positive note, a properly installed wood-burner will give even the most
efficient houses a pleasant and natural ventilation.
