Stratford
Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual
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There are two reasons why the chimney in
the house at right will cold backdraft when
it is cold outside and there is no fire burning
in the fireplace. First, the chimney runs up
the outside of the house, so the air in it is
colder and denser than the warm air in the
house. And second, the chimney is shorter
than the heated space of the house,
meaning the negative pressure low in the
house will pull outside air down the
chimney, through the fireplace and into the
room. Even the finest fireplace will not
work well when connected to this chimney.
8.5
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION NOTES
1.
If possible, install an interior chimney as it will provide better performance. In areas with continuous
temperatures below
−
18
°
C (0
°
F), the use of an exterior chimney increases the likelihood of operating
problems such as low draft, high rate of creosoting, and poor start-up characteristics. Exterior chimneys
are also prone to down-drafting and flow reversal. Installations, which are located on lower floors in
the house, such as in a basement, in combination with outside chimney, are especially prone to flow
reversal.
2.
The Stratford is listed only with chimney systems described in
TABLE 2 - LISTED CHIMNEYS FOR YOUR
STRATFORD
.
3.
A chimney venting a fireplace shall not vent any other appliance.
4.
The minimum chimney system height for a straight installation is 15 ft. (4,6 m).
5.
All chimney installations must include at least one support. Reducing the amount of chimney weight on
the fireplace will help avoid the noise created when the fireplace expands. This can be achieved by
having the chimney supported by the supports. The maximum chimney length that should be supported
by the fireplace is 9 ft. (2.75 m) for 2" Solid Pack Chimney and 12 ft. (3.7 m) for 1" Solid Pack Chimney.
6.
The chimney must extend at least 3 ft. (92 cm) above its point of contact with the roof and at least 2 ft.
(61 cm) higher than any wall, roof or building within 10 ft. (3.1 m) of it. See the figures on point 11
bellow to determine the configuration that applies to your roof (flat or sloped roof and the distance
between the chimney and the highest point of the roof and/or the nearest chimney).
7.
Deviations should be avoided whenever possible, especially the most pronounced. Each deviation adds
some restriction to the chimney system and may lead to draft problems.
8.
If the chimney extends higher than 5 ft. (1.5 m) above its point of contact with the roof, it must be
secured using a roof brace.
9.
A rain cap must be installed on top of the chimney. Failure to install a rain cap may cause corrosion
problems.
