Princess PI 1010A manual Installation Chimney, Chimneys FACTORY-BUILT Fireplace

Installation - Chimney

CHIMNEYS: FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACE

In Canada and in the U.S.A.: If the insert is installed into a factory built fireplace the chimney must be lined from the outlet of the insert to the top of the chimney with a Stainless Steel liner which meets UL1777 or ULC S635. The liner must be securely attached to the insert and the chimney top.

In both Canada and the U.S.A. the existing fireplace damper must be secured in the open position, if this cannot be accomplished the damper must be removed. It is also necessary to seal any opening between the masonry of the fireplace and the facing masonry.

CHIMNEY INSTALLATION GENERAL

Connect the flue system to the insert firebox flue collar using three sheet metal screws (in the pre-drilled holes provided). Place a bead of furnace cement around the flue collar connection and ensure the flue pipe is properly connected, secured and sealed.

If this stove and its chimney components are not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, fol- low the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation require- ments in your area.

We recommend that your chimney should be at least the same dimension (inside diameter) as the flue of your stove. If you plan to use an existing masonry chimney, be sure it is free of cracks and loose joints. Gases travel- ing through a chimney reach extremely high temperatures. Cracks or loose mortar can allow hot gases to reach the wood portion of the structure surrounding the chimney. These toxic gases may also re-enter the house through cracks and small holes in the chimney, or cause back-puffing which will result in excessive smoking. Be on the safe side and have your chimney inspected by a certified chimney sweep. A 6 inch stainless steel chim- ney liner with a direct connection to the stove is recommended for masonry chimney installations.

A chimney must extend at least three feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof and at least two feet higher than any portion of the building within ten feet of the chimney. Smoke travels up the chimney in a circular, spiraling motion. A 6 inch round stainless steel liner allows the smoke to travel with less resistance. A rough masonry chimney without a good smooth liner will cause creosote to build up quickly.

Check all local codes and regulations regarding your installation before you begin.

*** DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. ***

CHIMNEY DRAFT

Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up the chim- ney and pulls fresh, oxygen-rich air into the combustion chamber. Your stove cannot force smoke up the chimney but rather your chimney must always "suck" the smoke out of your stove. The smoke will always try to go to the area of lowest pressure. The amount of draft in your chimney depends on the length of the chim- ney, local geography, nearby obstructions, and other factors. Too much draft can cause excessive temperatures in the appliance and may damage the unit.

Inadequate drafting may cause back puffing into the room and plug- ging of the chimney. Inadequate draft may also cause the appliance to leak smoke into the room through the appliance and flue connec- tor joints.

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An uncontrollable burn or glowing red stove part or flue connector indicates excessive draft. Unit failure to "get hot", or "burn hot", or if you experience poor burn times, can be the result of inadequate chimney draft or exces- sive chimney draft. In most instances if the stove is vented into an exterior masonry chimney and the draft is in- adequate you will need to line the outside chimney with a stainless steel liner.

Excessive draft can create over firing, short burn times and damage to internal components.

PI-1010A Page 21 DATE PRINTED: 2/8/05 Revision Date: 02/01/05