Osburn Soho Installation and Operation Manual
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8.5
INSTALLING THE FLUE CONNECTOR
The flue has been called ‘the weak link’ in the safety of wood heating systems because failure to
install the flue connector properly (which has been common in the past) can result in house fires.
The best flue is one that rises straight up from the wood fire to the base of the flue system with no
elbows. Straight assemblies are less likely to cause problems like smoke roll-out when the door is
opened for loading. They are also more stable and easier to maintain than assemblies with elbows.
Horizontal runs of flue should be avoided where possible because they reduce flue system draft.
Use 45 degree elbows where possible, instead of 90 degree elbows.
