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Vermont Castings Resolute Acclaim
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A special piece called the “thimble sleeve,” slightly
smaller in diameter than standard connector and most
thimbles, will facilitate the removal of the chimney
connector system for inspection and cleaning. Thimble
sleeves should be available from your local dealer.
To install a thimble sleeve, slide it into the breech until it
is flush with the inner flue wall. Don’t extend it into the
actual flue passage, as this could interfere with the
draft.
The thimble sleeve should protrude 1-2" (25-50 mm)
into the room. Use furnace cement and thin gasketing
to seal the sleeve in place in the thimble. Secure the
chimney connector to the outer end of the sleeve with
sheet metal screws.
Above A Fireplace
In this installation, the chimney connector rises from the
stove, turns ninety degrees, and goes back into the
fireplace chimney. (Fig. 7) The liner of the fireplace
chimney should extend at least to the point at which the
chimney connector enters the chimney. Follow all the
guidelines for installing a chimney connector into a
freestanding masonry chimney, and pay special atten-
tion to these additional points:
• If there is a combustible mantel or trim, check the
stove and chimney connector clearances. Use the
necessary combination of mantel, trim, and connector
heat shields to provide the required clearances.
• Double-check connector clearance from the
ceiling.
• The fireplace damper must be closed and sealed
to prevent room air from being drawn up the flue,
reducing the draft. However, it must be possible to
reopen the damper to inspect or clean the chimney.
Through A Fireplace
If your fireplace opening height is at least 23" (580
mm)*, you may install a Resolute Acclaim through the
opening using a “positive connection” kit available from
your local dealer. These kits provide a secure connec-
tion between the stove flue collar and the chimney flue.
(Fig. 8) If it is necessary to reverse the flue collar from
the top exit to the rear exit position, follow the directions
on Page 10.
Fireplace installations, whether connected to the flue
above or through the fireplace opening, have special
clearance requirements to adjacent trim and the
mantel. You’ll find the required safe clearances for
Resolute Acclaim fireplace installations on Page 11.
Floor protection requirements also apply to fireplace
installations. Floor protection is discussed on Page 9.
Wall Pass-Throughs
Whenever possible, design your installation so the
connector does not pass through a combustible wall. If
you are considering a wall pass-through in your installa-
tion, check with your building inspector before you
begin. Also check with the chimney connector manu-
facturer for any specific requirements.
RESOLUTE
RESOLUTE
Acclaim
Acclaim
Flexible
Connector
Mantel Shield
Fireplace
Adpator Kit
ST245
Fig. 8 Chimney connector enters chimney through the
fireplace opening.
RESOLUTE
RESOLUTE
Acclaim
Acclaim
Chimney
Connector
Shields
*
*
Mantel
Seal the
Damper
* Check these
clearances
ST244
Fig. 7 Chimney connector enters chimney above the fireplace.