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Installation
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM
OF THIS UNIT. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVICING AN
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OTHER APPLIANCE. DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
Unit location
Chimney types
For optimum benefit with your appliance, speak to an authorized Paromax Dealer concerning the unit location.
The location for your appliance can be a factor in how it will perform. Choose an interior location where the vent
will not be affected by any external interference, ex; trees, bushes, walls or fencing (refer to “Vent Termination
Requirements” section at page 10). Install the stove according to recommendations made on “clearances” section
at page 10 or according to the safety label fixed on the unit.
You can use the wall behind the unit to pass the chimney system through a wall, or partition of combustion con-
struction. The installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365. Paromax does not recommend to connect the Rafael
to an existing chimney type PL of maximum 4” or 10.2 cm inner diameter. Use only an approved double-walled 3”
inner diameter with horizontal outlet cap inside the existing chimney (see picture of cap on page 12).
Ensure that all clearances to combustibles are met as per the safety label and the diagrams on “Clearances”
section at page 9.
This appliance may need outside air if there is a negative pressure within the room where the installation takes
place. Make sure the outside air supply for the burner does not come from a garage, an attic or any restricted
non-ventilated space. Air must come from the outside of the house and directly into the room where the stove is
installed. If using an outside air supply, the unit must be bolted to the floor. See mobile home installation for more
information. Refer to Outside inlet Installation on page 8.
The flooring under the stove must be a non-combustible material, i.e. cement, ceramics, etc, and must extend of at
least 6” or 15.2 cm for the sides and 6” or 15.2 cm for the front. Refer to the diagrams on “Clearances” section at
page 9.
A requirement that a chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed
space, floor or ceiling. Do not use different brand or models of vent pipe on the same vent pipe installation.
IMPORTANT
: Always use a double wall 3” or 7.6 cm or 4” or 10.2 cm PL type chimney approved for venting
wood pellets fuel or agriculture fuel. Use another chimney size will give incorrect results readings. This may even
cause a malfunction of your device. These cases are not covered by warranty. A minimum of three metal screws
is recommended to secure each joint of the chimney. A tight seal (silicone or aluminum tape) is recommended on
each section of the chimney to prevent smoke leakage and odors.
Gas tight joints :
The pipe connecting to the
unit and the outer wall joints located between the pipes also need to be sealed with high temperature silicone or
aluminum tape. The maximum height chimney 35 feet. Use a wall thimble for flammable wall or collar for cement
wall. Seal the exterior chimney with silicone to create a vapor barrier.
It is not recommended to seal the inner walls joints already containing a pre-installed silicone or rubber sealant
by the manufacturer of the chimney. Do not use a perforated outer wall chimney flue channeling fresh air to the
burner.
WARNING : DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM
CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED
HOME FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED
