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SAFETY NOTICE:
IF THIS UNIT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY
RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS.
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS CONCERNING
RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTIONS IN YOUR AREA.
SECTION I: FLUE SYSTEM
CAUTION: Follow the pipe manufacturer’s installation instructions and directions
for passing through combustible walls and ceilings. Check local codes in your
area.
A. Existing Flue System
This is a freestanding unit and is designed to connect to an existing flue system, such
as masonry or a pre-manufactured Class A flue system. If you have a masonry system,
the inner liner should be inspected very carefully for cracks; if there is no liner in your
chimney, we recommend you install one or have a stainless steel liner installed. If you
have an existing stainless steel liner it should be inspected to ensure there is no
buckling, warping or cracks in the system.
Either type chimney should be thoroughly cleaned before installing the new unit. We
strongly recommend that you have a qualified chimney sweep do the inspection and
cleaning. The sweep can spot problems that you might overlook, and at the same time
advise of any required changes. In most cases the sweep can make any necessary
changes or at least recommend qualified people to do so. Note: It is not permissible to
connect this unit to a chimney that serves another unit.
B. Flue Size
The proper flue size is determined by the inside diameter of the flue collar on the unit.
This unit comes with a six inch (6”) Top or Rear exhaust flue collar. The connector pipe
should be at least six inches (6”) or larger and never smaller than the collar; the area of
the chimney must also be equal to or greater than the area of the flue collar. If the area
of the flue is greater than the area of the collar, it should not be more than three (3)
times greater.
Example: The area of a six inch (6”) flue collar is 28.87 square inches, therefore the
area of the connector pipe should be at least 28.87 square inches and never more than
84.8 square inches.
C. Top or Rear Exhaust
This stove comes with an adaptable top or rear exhaust system. The unit is packaged at
the plant with the top exhaust system but can be changed by switching the parts; if you
switch to a rear exhaust be sure the gaskets are in place and all the bolts are tight. The
connector pipe should be 24-gauge steel pipe and inserted (crimped end) into the flue
collar. This will reverse the pipe and keep any creosote inside the connector pipe.
*IMPROPER INSTALLATION: The manufacturer will not be held responsible for damage
caused by the malfunction of a stove due to improper venting or installation. Call
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800-245-6489
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