Specifications

Euromax Pellet Stove Installation and Operation Manual 21

4.5.5 Through an Existing Masonry Fireplace

1. Position stove, following clearances

shown in Section 3.2 Minimum

Clearances to Combustibles and

following vent manufacturer’s

instructions.

2. Build and Install a blocking plate inside

the chimney to seal the fireplace

damper.

Stainless steel plate and

screws are recommended. Cut a hole

for the exhaust pipe. If needed, cut a

second hole for the air intake pipe (see

Appendix F: Combustion Air Supply).

3. Attach a section of pipe and clean out

tee to the exhaust, making sure the

clean out tee is centered in the chimney

flue area.

4. Install a vented flashing at the top of the

fireplace chimney

. Stainless steel plate

and screws are recommended. Cut a

hole for the vent pipe. If needed, cut a

second hole for the air intake pipe. Seal

all j

oints with high temperature

waterproof silicone sealant to prevent

water leakage.

Seal and install vertical roof vent. If

required, seal and install a storm collar.

NOTE: THE STRUCTURAL CONDITION OF THE MASONRY CHIMNEY MUST FIRST BE

INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED CHIMNEY SWEEP OR INSTALLER.

NOTE: YOU WILL NEED A PIPE LENGTH EQUAL TO THE CHIMNEY HEIGHT FROM THE

HEARTH. IF OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR IS TO BE USED, YOU WILL NEED A PIPE

LENGTH SUPERIOR FROM 12 TO 18 INCHES (30 TO 46 CM) OF THE CHIMNEY HEIGHT

TO ENSURE A PROPER STOVE BEHAVIOUR.

12”-18”