INSTALLATION
ACCEPTABLE CONNECTOR PIPE FOR INSTALLA- TIONS
For Standard Residential Clearances: Six 6 inch (152
mm)minimum, single wall, 25 gage minimum thickness, stove pipe is acceptable. Three (3)
Minimum Flue Size: The required minimum diameter and area required for the flue size is (respectively) 6 inches / 152 mm diameter, which is approximately 28 square inches / 711 square mm. The maximum flue size should be no more than (3) three times the cross sectional area of the size of the 6 inches / 152 mm di- ameter flue collar. In this case, that would be no larger than a 10 inch (254 mm) diameter (area = approx. 85 sq. inches [216 sq. cm]).
Connection To A Factory Built Chimney: This space heater is to be connected to a
For Reduced Residential Clearances: Type L and listed double wall connector pipe is acceptable. Install any factory built brand of pipe according to the manu- facturer's instructions.
CHIMNEY INSPECTION
Existing chimneys must be inspected before installing your stove. Consult your local building department for chimney code requirements. A masonry chimney must have a code approved liner. This liner must not have broken or missing pieces. Some
Vapor Barrier At Chimney Penetration
Install all venting components per the Vent Manufactur- ers installation instructions. Ensure that there is an ef- fective vapor barrier at the location where the chimney penetrates to the exterior of the structure. This can be accomplished by applying a
•Around the chimney at the point where the storm collar will meet the chimney just above the Flash- ing.
•Along the vertical seam of the chimney pipe, where it is exposed to the weather.
•On each nail head on the flashing.
•Around the chimney at the point where the storm collar will meet the chimney just above the flashing.
Notes:
•On a flat or tarred and graveled roofs, nail and seal the flat roof flashing to the roof on all sides with roofing compound.
•Do not put screws through the flashing into the chimney pipe.
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