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CHIMNEY CONNECTIONS
The stove must be connected to either a masonry
or manufactured metal chimney built and tested to the
specifications listed on the previous pages.
Chimneys perform two functions:
1). As a means of exhausting smoke and flue gases
which are the result of fuel combustion.
2). The chimney provides “draft” which al-
lows oxygen to be continuously introduced into the
appliance, so that proper combustion is possible. This
stove relies on natural draft to operate.
NOTICE: Always provide a source of fresh air
into the room where the stove is located. Failure to do
so may result in air starvation of other fuel burning
appliances and the possible development of hazardous
conditions, fire or death.
Your stove itself does not create draft. Draft
is provided by the chimney. To achieve proper draft
your chimney must meet the three minimum height
requirements detailed in figures 10–13. A minimum of
0.05 w.c. (measured in water column) is required for
proper drafting to prevent back puffing, smoke spillage,
and to maximize performance. (Gauges to measure draft
are readily available at stove stores and are economical
to rent or purchase.)
Factors such as wind, barometric pressure, trees,
terrain and chimney temperature can have an adverse
effect on the draft. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for external factors leading to less than
optimal drafting.
Should you have a problem with inadequate draft,
you should contact a licensed heating and cooling con-
tractor for assistance in solving the problem.
IMPORTANT Installation Points
1. Size chimney flue to stove collar. This stove
requires a 6” diameter flue.
2. Never connect this unit to a chimney serving
another appliance.
3. The chimney must meet all minimum height
requirements.
4. Never use a chimney to ventilate a cellar or
basement.
5. Contact your local building authority
for approved methods of installation and any
necessary permits and/or inspections.
MASONRY CHIMNEY
Before using an existing masonry chimney,
clean the chimney, inspect the flue liner and make
any repairs needed to be sure it is safe to use. Make
repairs before attaching the stove. The connec-
tor stove pipe and fittings you will need to con-
nect directly to a masonry chimney are shown in
figure 9.
Fig. 10 - Chimney Construction Through Attic Space
If the connector stove pipe must go through a
combustible wall before entering the masonry chimney,
consult a qualified mason or chimney dealer. The instal-
lation must conform to local building and fire codes and
latest edition of NFPA 211.
If there is a cleanout opening in the base of the
chimney, close it tightly.
CHIMNEY
FLUE
5/8" TILE
CHIMNEY
LINER
MASONRY
CHIMNEY
THIMBLE
COLLAR
6˝ ROUND
24 ga. BLACK
CONNECTOR
STOVEPIPE
8˝ MIN.
LINER
BELOW
ENTRY
HOLE
Fig. 9 - Masonry Chimney Connection
