Quadra-Fire 32198A installation instructions Installation, Chimney Height Requirements

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Cape Cod Wood Stove

INSTALLATION

CHIMNEY HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS

A masonry chimney or a factory-built chimney must be the required height above the roof and any other nearby obstructions. The chimney must be at least three feet higher than the highest point where it passes through the roof and at least two feet higher than the highest part of the roof or structure that is within ten feet of the chimney, measured horizontally. See Figure 6. These

are safety requirements and are not meant to assure proper flue draft.

We recommend using a minimum total system height of 12' (365.7 cm), not including the chimney cap, measured from the stove flue collar to the top of the chimney.

FIGURE 6

2-10-3 RULE

2 ft Min (61cm)

3 ft Min

(91cm)

10 ft Min

(305cm)

INSTALLATION MATERIALS NEEDED FOR YOUR SAFETY

CHIMNEY CONNECTOR (also known as flue pipe or stove pipe): The chimney connector joins the stove to the chimney (see page 10). It must be 6” (152mm) minimum diameter 24 MSG black or blued steel, or an approved air-insulated double wall venting pipe.

THIMBLE: A manufactured or site-constructed device installed in combustible walls through which the chimney connector passes to the chimney (see page 12). It is intended to keep the walls from igniting.

CHIMNEY SYSTEMS:

A.APPROVED MASONRY (see specifications on page 11) with at least 5/8” (16mm) fire clay lining joined with refractory cement or other listed system suitable for use with wood stoves.

B.PREFABRICATED 6" (152mm) listed high temperature (UL 103 HT or ULC S629M) chimney. Components required by manufacturers for installation such as the chimney support base, firestop (as appropriate), attic insulation shield, insulated tee, etc., are necessary to assure a safe chimney installation. Use only

components manufactured for the chimney. Chimney installation must meet NFPA 211 standards. FIRE SAFETY: To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be given serious consideration:

1.Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your home to ensure your safety. They should be located away from the heating appliance and close to the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke detector manufacturer’s placement and installation instructions, and be sure to maintain regularly.

2.A conveniently located Class A fire extinguisher to contend with small fires resulting from burning embers.

3.A practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least two escape routes.

4.A plan to deal with a chimney fire as follows: In the event of a chimney fire:

A.Notify fire department

B.Prepare occupants for immediate evacuation.

C.Close all openings into the stove.

D.While awaiting fire department, watch for ignition of adjacent combustibles from overheated stove pipe, hot embers or sparks from the chimney.

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