INSTALLATION
POSITIVE FLUE CONNECTION FOR MASONRY FIRE- PLACE
A Professional should inspect chimney prior to installation to determine if any repairs are necessary or if a chimney reline is necessary.
The fireplace damper must be secured in the open position. If this is not possible, it will be necessary to remove the damper. Installation into a masonry fireplace requires as a minimum of a flue extension past the header. This can be accomplished by one of the following methods:
Install 6" smoke pipe if the chimney is located directly above the insert flue
(Or) Install 6" flex pipe to achieve the same result.
This can be achieved by using a filler plate. A filler plate can be made by making a cardboard pattern to fit the fireplace throat. Lay the pattern on 22 gage steel, add 2 inches to each side, and cut. Snip corners and bend front lip up and sides and back down. Cut an opening for the flue. Attach filler plate with masonry screws.
The starter pipe extends through the filler plate, past the damper and into the chimney system. Small air leaks should be sealed with high temp fiberglass or ceramic insulation.
Use an offset adapter (see page 25) to handle offsets. This part is available through your dealer.
A preferable installation is the positive flue connection (a positive seal between the flue extension and the chimney).
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