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Printed in Canada 06-07-2020

Double Wall Black Connector Pipe

Close Clearance Connector Pipe

Solid fuel

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

A MAJOR CAUSE OF CHIMNEY RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO

MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS. IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS DOUBLE

WALL CONNECTOR PIPE BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This Close Clearance Connector Pipe meets the requirements of the NFPA 211,

CSA B365 and ULC S641 Standards.

Read through these instructions before beginning your installation. Failure to install according to

these instructions will void the manufacturer’s warranty and may have an effect on your homeowner’s

insurance and ULC Listing status.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Double Wall Black Connector Pipe Close Clearance Connector Pipe Solid fuel INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A MAJOR CAUSE OF CHIMNEY RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS DOUBLE WALL CONNECTOR PIPE BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This Close Clearance Connector Pipe meets the requirements of the NFPA 211, CSA B365 and ULC S641 Standards.
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INTENDED USE OF PRODUCT This close clearance connector is intended for use with solid fuel, fired appliances, including wood stoves, freestanding fireplaces and furnaces. It may be used in any instance where single wall stovepipe is called for. LISTED CLEARANCE Vortex Double Wall Connector Pipe was tested and Listed following the ULC standards as a close clearance connector pipe between (listed) appliance and chimney.
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VORTEX DOUBLE WALL BLACK PIPE Close Clearance Connector Pipe PARTS LIST Part Description Pipe - 6" Length Pipe - 12" Length Pipe - 18" Length Pipe - 24" Length Pipe - 36" Length Pipe - 48" Length Slip Section - 6" Length Slip Section - 12" Length Slip Section - 18" Length Telescoping Section 18" - 30" Length 6" Diameter VOD0001 VOD0004 VOD0007 VOD0010 VOD0013 VOD0016 VOD0075 VOD0076 VOD0077 VOD0050 Telescoping Section 28" - 50" Length VOD0053 Telescoping Section 40" - 68" Length VOD0056 Elbow - 45°, F
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INSTALLATION NOTES A. Use only Vortex Double Wall connector Pipe and Listed components. Do not mix with other manufacturers’ products. Do not install damaged connector pipe or components. B. While there is no limitation to the total length of Vortex Double Wall connector Pipe that may be used for a single installation, except as stipulated in NFPA 211 (USA) or CSA B365 (Canada), we recommend a maximum of 15’ (4.5 m) if there is an offset. Do not exceed 20’ (6 m) without offset.
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE TO-THE-CEILING INSTALLATION 1. Position stove and floor shield to conform to the stove manufacturer’s clearance specifications. Position appliance and chimney so as to avoid cutting any ceiling joists, roof rafters, or wall studs. 2. Install ceiling support box (C) according to the installation instructions in your 2100 insulated chimney kit (D). 3.
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TO-THE-WALL INSTALLATION 1. Position stove and floor shield to conform to the stove manufacturer’s clearance specifications. Position appliance and chimney so as to avoid cutting any ceiling joists, roof rafters, or wall studs. 2. Install Wall Thimble according to the installation instructions in your 2100 Chimney kit. 3. Install the Black Double Wall Pipe onto the installed Universal Adapter (H) of the 2100 insulated chimney Pipe that has been securely installed through the Wall Thimble.
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MASONRY CHIMNEY Have your chimney inspected by a professional chimney sweep or Fire Department Inspector before connecting to it for use. Masonry chimneys should only be used if they are in good condition and have been built according to NFPA 211 (Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid FuelBurning Appliances) in the USA or CSA B365 (Installation code for solid-fuel-burning appliances and equipment) in Canada. 1.
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VORTEX DOUBLE WALL CONNECTOR PIPE MAINTENANCE WARNING FOR SOLID FUEL APPLICATIONS Creosote and Soot-Formation and Need for Removal: When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapours, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
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VORTEX LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY DOUBLE WALL CONNECTOR PIPE The warranty: The manufacturer’s warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. Subject to the conditions and exclusions set forth below, the manufacturer warrants that its products will be free from manufacturing if properly installed. This warranty only covers replacement of defective double wall connector pipe components in a residential installation.
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The manufacturer may, at its discretion, fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding the wholesale price of any warranted but defective parts or supply any replacement parts under warranty without any charge.