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4. Install the provided heat shield on the upper face of the
fireplace as shown in Figure 1. W hile holding shield in
place on the face of the ZCF, make a mark through the
screw holes in the shield. Using a 3/16" bit, drill holes in
the face of the ZCF. After the shield has been attached
with the screws provided, use the large plug buttons to
close the 1" holes in the face of the shield.
5. Remove the damper and damper rod assembly from the
fireplace. Note: Any parts removed should be stored in
the fireplace or given to the homeowner for
re-installation if and when the stove is removed.
6. The Cricket must be directly connected to the chimney
of the ZCF. There are two acceptable methods of direct
connecting.
a. Using an increaser that goes from 6" to the exact
diameter of your chimney. The increaser must be
made of 24 gauge (minimum.) When installed, the
increaser must be sealed with refractory cement
where the connection is made to the chimney.
Standard 6" x 24 gauge stove pipe may be used to
connect the increaser to the stove. In small
fireplaces where there is not much room to
maneuver the stove pipe, you may want to use a 6"
slip join connector on the bottom of the pipe. The
bottom of the pipe must be secured to the flue collar
of stove with three metal screws.
b . Ceramic Wool Method
Wrap the top of a section of 6 x 24 gauge stovepipe
with ceramic wool (available from your dealer.) Insert
the wrapped pipe into the fireplace chimney and use
more ceramic to tightly pack the space between the
outside of the stovepipe and the inside of the
fireplace chimney. The stovepipe should extend into
the fireplace chimney at least 18".
DO NOT USE GLASS OR FIBERGLASS AS IT WILL
MELT DUE TO EXTREME HEAT.
7. Adjust the stove pipe to approximately the height of the
flue collar.
8. Slide the unit into the fireplace and center the flue collar
under the stove pipe.
9. Slide the stove pipe or slip joint into the flue collar as far
as possible.
DO NOT BREAK THE SEAL OF THE REFRACTORY
CEMENT OR LOOSEN THE CERAMIC WOOL.
10. Install at least three metal screws into the pipe through
the flue collar.
11. Place an approved floor protector of proper size (See
Figure 4) in front of hearth.
12. Install a mantel protector if required(See figures 1 & 2)
Your installation is now complete. Read the operation
section of this manual before using the stove.
Note: Each fireplace and installation may be different.
1. 6" flexible pipe may be used in place of standard stove
pipe. (See figure 3)
2. You may use a flexible stove pipe elbow (See Figure 3)
3. Always install your pipe with the crimped end down so
that the hot creosote will drain into the stove to be
burned.
B. Installation into a Masonry Fireplace.
A SIERRA woodstove may be installed using an all
masonry fireplace built in accordance with the Uniform
Building Code. The first step in this type of installation
is to determine the acceptability of the fireplace and
chimney for use with a woodstove. Both the construction
and condition of the fireplace are important considerations
when installing a woodstove. Do not install this stove in a
poorly constructed fireplace or chimney.
The following are general guidelines for safe installation
and are recommendations of the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA). Contact your local building code
agency or fire safety inspector for special details. Local
codes may vary by area.