Install the stove as close as practical to the chimney, while maintaining all proper clearances. Install stovepipe that is as short and as straight as possible. Horizontal runs of stovepipe should always rise away from the stove a minimum of 1/4" per foot (21mm/m).
Long runs of stovepipe to increase heat dispersal are not recommended. Using longer lengths of stovepipe or more connecting elbows than necessary increase the chances of draft resistance and the accumulation of creosote buildup.
In general, you do not need to install a stovepipe damper with the Tribute. Some installations, however, could benefit from a stovepipe damper, such as a tall chimney which can create a higher than normal draft. In such cases, a damper can help regulate the draft. The Tribute requires a draft between 0.06" wc and 0.1" wc. For drafts above 0.1" wc, install a stovepipe damper. This should be checked at installation time.
Remember, the NFPA has recommended, minimum clearances for chimney connectors to combustibles such as walls and ceilings. Once the stove is installed at safe distances from these combustible surfaces, it is important to maintain these connector clearances for the remainder of the installation.
CONNECTING YOUR WOOD STOVE
You can install your Tribute to a prefabricated metal chimney or a masonry chimney.
Connecting to a Prefabricated Metal Chimney
There are two ways to install a prefabricated metal chimney:
∙An interior installation where the chimney passes inside the residence through the ceiling and roof.
∙An exterior installation where the chimney passes through the wall behind the stove then up the outside of the residence.
Whenever possible, choose an interior chimney. An interior chimney heats up more quickly and retains its heat; thus promotes a better draft and discourages the formation of creosote. An exterior chimney does not benefit from the warmth of being surrounded by the
building, so it typically operates at lower flue temperatures than an interior chimney. An exterior chimney’s draft is not as strong and may experience increased creosote accumulation.
When connecting the Tribute to a prefabricated metal chimney, you must follow, precisely, the manufacturer's installation instructions. Use only Type HT (2100 deg. F), prefabricated metal chimneys listed per UL 103 or ULC S629 standards.
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DO NOT CONNECT THE STOVE TO A
CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER
APPLIANCE.
Make sure the size of the chimney’s flue is appropriate for the Tribute. The Tribute requires a 6" (152 mm) inside diameter flue for new installations. A 6” diameter flue provides adequate draft and performance. You can use an 8" (203 mm) diameter existing flue with a reducer. An oversized flue contributes to creosote accumulation. (In this case, bigger is NOT better.)
When purchasing a prefabricated chimney to install with your stove, be sure to also purchase from the same manufacturer the wall
CONNECTION TO A MASONRY CHIMNEY
Consider two primary elements when connecting your stove to a masonry chimney: the chimney itself and the thimble where the stovepipe connects to the chimney. Use only Code approved masonry chimneys with a flue liner.
Before connecting to a masonry chimney, hire a professional to examine the chimney for cracks, loose mortar, and other signs of deterioration and blockage. If the chimney needs repair, complete them before installing and using your stove. Do not install your stove until the chimney is safe for use.
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