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SECTION I: FLUE SYSTEM
A. Existing Flue System
If you have chosen a freestanding unit, this stove 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 flue system, the inner liner should be inspected carefully for cracks; if
there is no liner in your chimney, we recommend you install a steel liner or have one
installed. If you have an existing pre-manufactured system the inner liner should be
inspected for warping or buckling. Either type chimney system should be thoroughly
cleaned before installing your new stove. We strongly recommend you have a qualified
chimney sweep clean and inspect your entire system, as the sweep can spot problems
you might overlook. The sweep in most cases can make any necessary repairs or
recommend a qualified person to do so.
It is not permissible to connect this unit to a
chimney that is servicing another unit.
B. Flue Size
The proper flue size is determined by measuring the inside diameter of the flue collar
on the unit. This stove is equipped with a six inch (6”) TOP EXHAUST FLUE COLLAR.
Therefore, the connector pipe should be six inches (6”) and never less in diameter than
the collar on the stove. The area of the chimney liner must also be equal to or greater
than the area of the flue collar on the stove. If the area of the flue is greater than the
collar, it should never be more than three (3) times greater.
Example:
The area of a six inch (6”) diameter flue collar is 28.87 square inches, therefore the
connector pipe should be at least six inches (6”) in diameter but no greater than 84.8
square inches.
The black connector pipe should be 24 gauge steel and eighteen inches (18”) from a
combustible wall or ceiling. This clearance can be reduced to six inches (6”) if you are
using a double wall or shielded pipe.
C. Installation of a New Flue System
1. Masonry Flue: In the event that you plan to install or have a system installed, there
are several approaches that you can take. In the middle and late seventies masonry
flue systems became very popular, and today this type system is satisfactory. If you
are considering a masonry system, you should consult with your local building
officials for the proper procedures on this type chimney. We recommend you consult
with and have your flue built by a licensed, bonded contractor. Most masonry
chimney systems are placed against an outside wall and extend upward beside the
house. The flue thimble is then inserted through the wall, making the connection with
the stovepipe and the vertical flue. Exercise extreme caution when drilling through
the wall -- you must maintain proper clearance between the connecting liner and any
combustible material in the wall.