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32198A February 15, 2002 32198A February 15, 2002
Cape Cod Wood Stove
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A masonry chimney or a factory-built chimney must
be the required height above the roof and any other nearby
obstructions. The chimney must be at least three feet
higher than the highest point where it passes through the
roof and at least two feet higher than the highest part
of the roof or structure that is within ten feet of the
chimney, measured horizontally. See Figure 6. These
are safety requirements and are not meant to assure
proper ue draft.
We recommend using a minimum total system
height of 12' (365.7 cm), not including the chimney
cap, measured from the stove ue collar to the top of
the chimney.
FIGURE 6
INSTALLATION
CHIMNEY HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
INSTALLATION MATERIALS NEEDED FOR YOUR SAFETY
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR (also known as ue pipe or stove pipe): The chimney connector joins the stove to
the chimney (see page 10). It must be 6” (152mm) minimum diameter 24 MSG black or blued steel, or an
approved air-insulated double wall venting pipe.
THIMBLE: A manufactured or site-constructed device installed in combustible walls through which the chimney
connector passes to the chimney (see page 12). It is intended to keep the walls from igniting.
CHIMNEY SYSTEMS:
A. APPROVED MASONRY (see specications on page 11) with at least 5/8” (16mm) re clay lining joined with
refractory cement or other listed system suitable for use with wood stoves.
B. PREFABRICATED 6" (152mm) listed high temperature (UL 103 HT or ULC S629M) chimney. Components
required by manufacturers for installation such as the chimney support base, restop (as appropriate),
attic insulation shield, insulated tee, etc., are necessary to assure a safe chimney installation. Use only
components manufactured for the chimney. Chimney installation must meet NFPA 211 standards.
FIRE SAFETY: To provide reasonable re safety, the following should be given serious consideration:
1. Install at least one smoke detector on each oor of your home to ensure your safety. They should be
located away from the heating appliance and close to the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke detector
manufacturer’s placement and installation instructions, and be sure to maintain regularly.
2. A conveniently located Class A re extinguisher to contend with small res resulting from burning
embers.
3. A practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least two escape routes.
4. A plan to deal with a chimney re as follows:
In the event of a chimney re:
A. Notify re department
B. Prepare occupants for immediate evacuation.
C. Close all openings into the stove.
D. While awaiting re department, watch for ignition of adjacent combustibles from overheated stove
pipe, hot embers or sparks from the chimney.
3 ft Min
(91cm)
2 ft Min (61cm)
10 ft Min
(305cm)
2-10-3 RULE