Vermont Casting 2463 Electric Heater User Manual


 
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Do not use galvanized chimney connector; it cannot
withstand the high temperatures that can be reached
by smoke and exhaust gases and it may release toxic
fumes under high heat.
Double-Wall Connector
Information on assembling and installing double-wall
connectors is provided by the manufacturer of the
double-wall pipe. Follow the manufacturer’s installation
instructions exactly. Most manufacturers of prefabri-
cated double-wall insulated chimneys also offer double-
wall connector pipes. Using a chimney and connector
pipe from the same manufacturer helps simplify the
assembly and installation.
NOTE: For installations using double-wall connec-
tors, minimum clearances must conform to listed
clearances in the Stove and Chimney Connector
Clearance Charts on page 12 and 13 of this manual.
Assembling Single-Wall
Chimney Connector
SAFETY NOTE: Always wear gloves and safety
goggles when drilling, cutting or joining sections of
chimney connector.
For double-wall connectors, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions exactly. For single-wall connectors, follow
the instructions below.
1. Insert the crimped end of the first section into the
stove’s flue collar, and keep each crimped end pointing
toward the stove. (Fig.5) Using the holes in the flue
collar as guides, drill 1/8” (3 mm) holes in the bottom of
the first section of chimney connector and secure it to
the flue collar with three #10 x 1/2” sheet metal screws.
ST242
Chimney connector
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Toward
Stove
Flue Gas
Direction
ST242
Fig. 5 Crimped sections always point toward the stove so
that any liquid condensation will not leak out.
2. Secure each joint between sections of chimney con-
nector, including telescoping joints, with at least three
sheet metal screws.
3. Secure the chimney connector to the chimney. In-
structions for various installations follow below.
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Confirm that the installed stove and chimney con-
nector are correct distances from nearby combustible
material. See the clearance charts on pages 12 and 13.
NOTE: Special slip pipes and thimble sleeves that form
telescoping joints between sections of chimney con-
nector are available to simplify installations. They can
eliminate the need to cut individual connector sections.
Consult your local dealer about these special pieces.
Securing the Connector
to a Prefabricated Chimney
Follow the installation instructions of the chimney manu-
facturer exactly as you install the chimney. The manu-
facturer of the chimney will supply the accessories to
support the chimney, either from the roof of the house,
at the ceiling of the room where the stove is installed, or
from an exterior wall.
Special adapters are available from your local dealer
to make the connection between the prefabricated
chimney and the chimney connector. (Fig. 6) The top
of such adapters attach directly to the chimney or to the
chimney’s ceiling support package, while the bottom of
the adapter is screwed to the chimney connector.
These adapters are designed so the top end will fit
outside the inner wall of the chimney, and the bottom
end will fit inside the first section of chimney connector.
Any soot or creosote falling from the inner walls of the
chimney will stay inside the chimney connector.
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Joining the chomney
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Prefab (Insulated)
Chimney
Ceiling Support
Package
Prefab Chimney
Adapter
Chimney Connector
(Stovepipe)
ST419
Fig. 6 Joining the chimney connector to a prefabricated
chimney.