Harman Stove Company R16 manual Venting, The Chimney and Connector Must be

Venting

#5 Installing into an existing fireplace chimney (US and Canada)

This method can be done with or without a flue liner. Without a liner, the damper area must be sealed off with a steel plate. Kaowool, mineral wool or an equivalent non-combustible insulation is recommended on top of the steel plate to minimize condensation. In this method a cap should also be installed on the chimney to keep out rain.

Some places in the US and Canada require that the vent pipe extend all the way to the top of the chimney. Per ULC S628.

Be sure to use approved pellet vent pipe fittings. Seal pipe joints with silicone or aluminum tape in addition to the sealing system used by the manufacturer. Pipe size should be increased to 4" using this method.

WARNING

The Chimney and Connector Must be

Maintained in Good Condition and

Kept Clean

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#6 Installing into an existing chimney (US and Canada)

This method provides excellent venting for normal operation. This method also provides natural draft in the event of a power failure.

In this method a 4 inch liner is installed the entire length of the flue. Whether using a rigid or flexible liner, a cap should be installed on the chimney to keep out rain.

*All joints for connector pipe must be secured with a minimum of three screws.

Chimney must be of a type suitable for solid fuel burning.

Fig. 15 XXV Pellet Stove 13