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CHIMNEY CONNECTIONS continued …
should be checked carefully before connecting a
stove to them.
Venting a stove directly into a fireplace does
not meet code and should not be attempted. (This
constitutes connection to another appliance - the
fireplace.) Combustion products will be deposited
and build up in the firebox or fireplace. The stove
warranty will be void with such an installation. Do
not create a hazard in your home by connecting in
this manner.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Directly connecting the stovepipe into the
existing masonry chimney (figure 10 “Type A”
fireplace conversion) of the fireplace is the only
approved method of installation. This is a
complicated and involved process and to insure
safety should only by done by a qualified in-
staller.
1. An entry hole must be cut through the masonry
and tile liner with minimal damage to the liner.
At least 8” of liner must remain below the
entry position. When locating the stove and
stovepipe, all minimum clearances must be
observed from combustible surfaces includ-
ing mantels, combustible trimwork, ceilings
and walls. Positioning the center of the stove
pipe entry into the chimney 24” below the
ceiling should insure proper clearance for a 6”
stovepipe.
Fig. 10 - Fireplace Conversion
2. Install a metal or fire clay (5/8” minimum thick-
ness) thimble. Make sure the thimble is flush
with the inner surface of the chimney liner and
does not protrude into the flue (see figure 5 on
page 4).
3. Secure the thimble with refractory mortar. The
thimble should be surrounded by 8” of solid
unit masonry brickwork or 24” of stone.
4. Install the stovepipe into the thimble as far as
possible without extending past the flue lining
(see figures 5 & 6 on pages 4 & 5).
5. A small airspace (about 1/2”) should remain
between the stovepipe and thimble to allow for
expansion of the pipe. Seal this airspace with
high-temperature caulking or ceramic wool.
6. Secure and seal the damper in the closed
position using high-temp caulking, ceramic
wool, or furnace cement. Also check to see if
the chimney has a cleanout. If it does, make
sure it is closed and sealed as well. A leaky
cleanout will greatly reduce draft efficiency.
If you have any questions regarding venting
your stove, contact the manufacturer or contact
the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
and request a copy of the latest editions of NFPA
Standard 211 and NFPA Standard 908. Their ad-
dress is:
Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
NOTICE: SEE CHIMNEY CONNECTORS &
CLEARANCES ON PAGE 11 FOR PASS-
THROUGH CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE
WALL AND ROOFING MATERIALS.
