Hearth and Home Technologies 43ST-ACC warranty Wood Stove Series ACC Flue Draft Considerations

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4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC)

D. Flue Draft Considerations

Location of the appliance and chimney will affect perfor- mance. As shown in Figure 6.1 on page 6 the chimney should:

•Be installed through the warm space enclosed by the building envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially during lighting and die down of the fire.

•Penetrate the highest part of the roof. This minimizes the affects of wind turbulence and down drafts.

•Consider the appliance location in order to avoid floor and ceiling attic joists and rafters.

Exterior conditions such as roof line, surrounding trees, prevailing winds and nearby hills can influence stove performance. Your local dealer is the expert in your geographic area and can usually make suggestions or discover solutions that will easily correct your flue problem.

To be sure that your appliance burns properly, the chimney draft (static pressure) should be approximately -.04 inch water column (W.C.) during a low burn and -.10 inch W.C. during a high burn, measured 6 inches (152mm) above the top of the appliance after one hour of operation at each burn setting.

NOTE: These are guidelines only, and may vary somewhat for individual installations.

E. Venting Systems

The venting system consists of a chimney connector (also known as stove pipe) and a chimney. These get extremely hot during use. Temperatures inside the chimney may exceed 2000°F (1100°C) in the event of a creosote fire. To protect against the possibility of a house fire, the chimney connector and chimney must be properly installed and maintained. An approved thimble must be used when a connection is made through a combustible wall to a chimney.

A chimney support package must be used when a connection is made through the ceiling to a prefabricated chimney. These accessories are absolutely necessary to provide safe clearances to combustible wall and ceiling material. Follow venting manufacturer’s clearances when installing venting system.

F. Tools And Supplies Needed

Before beginning the installation be sure that the following tools and building supplies are available.

Reciprocating saw	Framing Material
Pliers	Hi-Temp Caulking Material
Hammer	Gloves
Phillips Head Screwdriver	Framing Square
Flat Blade Screwdriver	Electric Drill & Bits (1/4”)
Plumb Line	Safety Glasses
Level	1/2 in. - 3/4 in. length, #6 or
Tape Measure	#8 self drilling screws (need 3
	per pipe section connection)

G. Inspect Appliance & Components and Pre-Use Check List

1.	Place the appliance in a location near the final
	installation area and follow the procedures below:
2.	Open the appliance and remove all the parts and
	articles packed inside the Component Pack. Inspect
	all the parts and glass for shipping damage. Contact
	your dealer if any irregularities are noticed.
3.	All safety warnings have been read and followed.
4.	This Owner’s Manual has been read.
5.	Floor protection requirements have been met.
6.	Venting is properly installed.
7.	The proper clearances from the appliance and chim-
	ney to combustible materials have been met.
8.	The masonry chimney is inspected by a professional
	and is clean, or the factory built metal chimney is
	installed according to the manufacturer’s instruc-
	tions and clearances.
9.	The chimney meets the required minimum height.
10.	All labels have been removed from the glass door.
11.	Plated surfaces have been wiped clean, if appli-
	cable.
12.	A power outlet is available nearby if installing
	optional blower assembly.

WARNING

Asphyxiation Risk.

•Do NOT connect this unit to a chimney flue servicing another appliance.

•Do NOT connect to any air distributon duct or system.

May allow flue gases to enter the house.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Inspect appliance and components for damage. Damaged parts may impair safe operation.

•Do NOT install damaged components.

•Do NOT install incomplete components.

•Do NOT install substitute components.

Report damaged parts to dealer.

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