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PIPE INSTALLATION
4. Use 6” round black stove pipe, not galvanized
stove pipe. Secure pipe sections with three
(3) sheet metal screws in each stove pipe and/
or elbow joint to firmly hold the pipe sections
together. DO NOT CONNECT THIS STOVE
TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION OR DUCT
SYSTEM.
5. R e c hec k c l e ara n c e s f r o m t h e s t ov e ,
connector stove pipe, and corner clearanc-
es using the illustrations (figure 1 & 2) and
LOCATING STOVE continued…
1. The smooth end of the stovepipe fits over the cast
iron collar. To attach, simply hand form the smooth
end of the round stove pipe into an oval shape (fig.
4). Drill & secure with a minimum of three (3) sheet
metal screws.
2. Horizontal pipe runs must slope upwards
towards the chimney at least 1/4” per foot of hori-
zontal run.
3. You must have at least 18 inches of clearance be-
tween any horizontal piping and the ceiling.
4. The pipe cannot extend into the chimney flue (figure
5).
5. Secure pipe/elbow sections with three (3) sheet
metal screws at each joint to make the piping
rigid.
Fig. 5 – Stovepipe/Flue Connections
CORRECT WRONG WRONG
CAUTION: KEEP FURNISHINGS AND OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE
STOVE.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES
TO COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES
6. It is recommended that no more than two (2)
90° bends be used in the stovepipe installa-
tion. The use of more than two 90° bends may
decrease the amount of draw and possibly
cause smoke spillage. Where possible, use only
cor rugated (nonadjustable) elbows. These
provide a better seal.
7. The chimney connector must not pass through an
attic or roof space, closet, or any concealed space, or
floor, ceiling, wall or combustible construction.
your local building codes or fire protection
ordinances.
NOTE: Drywall faced with brick or stone should
be considered a combustible surface.
6. DO NOT INSTALL THIS STOVE
IN A MOBILE HOME OR TRAILER.
(NO EXCEPTIONS)
7. Th e cl eara nce s pro vided ar e min imu m
dimensions. Installation of this stove must
comply with your local building code rulings.
8. This stove is NOT a UL listed stove.
Fig. 4 – Hand-form pipe to fit stove collar
NOTE: STOVE PIPE IS NOT INCLUDED.
TO PURCHASE PIPE, VISIT YOUR LOCAL
HARDWARE, HOME OR BUILDING CEN-
TER. SEE “LOCATING STOVE” PAGE 3 FOR
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS.
Unit to Sidewall ....................... 36 inches
Unit to Backwall ...................... 36 inches
Unit Corner to Wall ..................36 inches
Pipe Connector to Ceiling ......18 inches
Fig. 3 – Top View
Minimum Corner Clearances from
Combustible Surfaces
