Instruction Manual

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Install the stovepipe as far as possible into

the thimble, but not past the inside of the

 ue lining.  ere should be a small air

space (approximately 1/2 in.) between the

stovepipe and thimble, allowing for expan-

sion of the stovepipe. Seal this airspace with

high-temperature caulking or ceramic wool.

Finally, be sure to wire the damper closed

and apply the same sealant you used at the

stovepipe and thimble junction.

Do not vent up through the  replace open-

ing, regardless of whether the  replace

opening is closed.

MASONRY CHIMNEY have several positive

attributes: If properly built, they are quite

durable, and most homeowners consider

them more attractive perhaps than a non-

enclosed factory built chimney. And, if the

chimney is located within the con nes of the

house (that is, not attached to an exterior

wall), its mass alone will store heat longer

and continue to release the heat long a er

the  re has died. Masonry chimneys have

many disadvantages though.

Masonry chimneys constructed on an

exterior wall are exposed to cold outdoor

temperatures, promoting greater heater

loss, higher accumulations of creosote, and

reduced dra which leads to poorer heater

or furnace performance.

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Connection of the stovepipe directly into the

existing masonry chimney over the  replace

opening is the only approved method.  is

installation performs better, yielding easy

to clean and inspect for creosote. Before

beginning this type of installation plan

carefully; a high degree of skill is required

to insure safety.

An entry port for the stovepipe must be cut

through the chimney with minimum damage

to the  re clay liner. Some involved measure-

ments may be required to locate the  ue liner

exactly. Before cutting, take time to mark the

size and position of the entry port. Position

the entry port so that at least 8 inches of the

 ue liner remains below the port.

Keep in mind that wood mantels and com-

bustible trim around the  replace must

have adequate clearances from the heater

and stovepipe or must be protected in an

approved manner. Also, be sure to leave at

least 24" clearance between the top of the

stovepipe and the combustible ceiling or

other combustibles. Placing the center of

the entry port 2 feet below the ceiling will

insure proper clearance for 6 inch, 8 inch,

and 10 inch stovepipes. Next, install a  re

clay (at least 5/8 in. thick) or metal thimble,

being sure that the thimble is  ush with the

inner  ue lining. Secure the thimble in place

with refractory mortar.  e thimble should

be surrounded on all sides with 8 inches

of brickwork (solid masonry units) or 24

inches of stone.

CAUTION

A chimney  re may cause ignition of wall studs or ra ers which you thought were safe

distance from the chimney. If you have a chimney  re, have your chimney inspected by

a quali ed person before using again.

Do not expect a heater to draw. It is the

chimney that creates the dra . Smoke spillage

into the house or excessive build-up of water

or creosote in the chimney are warnings that

the chimney is not functioning properly.

Possible causes are:

1.  e connection pipe may be pushed

into the chimney too far, stopping the dra

(Fig. 8).

2. Two heaters connected into the same

chimney  ue.

3. Same  ue being used to ventilate the cellar

or basement. If there is a cleanout opening

at the base of the chimney, it must be closed

tightly and sealed.

4. If the chimney is too cool, water will con-

dense in the chimney and run back into the

stove. Creosote formation will be rapid and

may block the chimney. Operate the heater

at a high enough  re to keep the chimney

warm preventing this condensation. (Poorly

insulated chimney)

5.  e chimney top may be lower than

another part of the house or a nearby tree.

 e wind blowing over a house or a tree

falls on top of the chimney like water over a

dam, beating down the smoke.  e top of the

chimney should be at least 3 feet higher than

any point of the roof within 10 feet (Fig. 6).

6. Other chimney/ ue inadequacies covered

else where in this manual.

If creosote has accumulated, it should be

removed.

Failure to remove creosote or soot may cause

a house  re. Creosote may be removed by

using a chimney brush or other commonly

available materials. Or, better yet, by a certi-

 ed chimney sweep.

Chimney  res burn very hot. If the chimney

connector should glow red, immediately call

the  re department, then reduce the  re by

closing the inlet air control and closing the

damper in the pipe.

CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE

CREOSOTE-FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL

NOTE:

A dra reading of .05 to .06 w.c. is suggested for proper burning of this unit.

SERVICE HINTS

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar

and other organic vapors, which combine

with expelled moisture to form creosote.  e

creosote vapors condense in the relatively

cool chimney  ue of a slow burning  re.

As a result, creosote residue accumulates on

the  ue lining. When ignited, this creosote

makes an extremely hot  re.

 e chimney connector and chimney should

be inspected at least twice monthly during

the heating season to determine if a creosote

build-up has occurred.