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CHIMNEY CONNECTIONS
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 allows
oxygen to be continuously introduced into the
appliance, so that proper combustion is possible.
As of April 1, 1987 all wood stoves should be
installed using a factory built chimney that meets
the “Type HT” requirement of UL 103 (when
using a factory built chimney).
Note, your stove does not create draft. Draft
is a function of the chimney. 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 chimney draft are readily available at stove
shops and are economical to purchase or rent.)
IMPORTANT Installation Points
1. Size the chimney flue to the stove pipe.
(6” pipe = 6” chimney flue. Max. 64 sq. inches)
2. Use elbows only as necessary. Elbows
reduce draft, no more than two should be used
in any chimney run.
3. Make sure all horizontal runs of connec-
tor pipe have a minimum outward rise of 1/4” per
horizontal foot. This allows any condensation or
creosote buildup to run back into the firebox.
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 6.
If the connector stove pipe must go through
a combustible wall before entering the masonry
chimney, consult a qualified mason or chimney
dealer. The installation must conform to local
building and fire codes and latest edition of NFPA
211.
Do not connect this stove into the same
chimney flue as the fireplace, gas appliance, or a
flue connected with any other stove. The chimney
used for a stove must not be used to ventilate the
cellar or basement. 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. 6 - Masonry Chimney Connection
LISTED CHIMNEY
Carefully follow chimney manufacturer’s
instructions. Use only a listed chimney. If your
chimney starts at the ceiling (figures 7 & 8) you
will need enough 6” round black stove pipe to reach
the ceiling. The top of the chimney must be at least
three (3) feet above the roof and be at least two (2)
feet higher than any point of the roof within ten
(10) feet (figure 7 – 9).
Fig. 7 - Chimney Construction Through Attic Space
