Quadra-Fire Flue Systems, Masonry Chimney, Isle Royale Wood Stove, A - Chimney Connector, B

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FLUE SYSTEMS

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Isle Royale Wood Stove

FLUE SYSTEMS

There are two separate and different parts to a flue system: the chimney connector and the chimney itself.

1.Single wall connector or stovepipe. This must be at least 24 gauge mild steel or 26 gauge blue steel. The sections must be attached to the stove and to each other with the crimped (male) end pointing toward the stove. See Figure 10A. All joints, including the connection at the stove collar, should be secured with three sheet metal screws. Make sure to follow the minimum clearances to combustibles as set out on pages 6 and 7 of this manual. Where passage through the wall, or partition of combustible construction is desired, the installation shall conform to CAN/CSA- B365.

2.Factory-built listed chimney connector (vented). A listed connector (vented) must be used when installing this unit in a mobile home. A listed chimney and listed connector must be used. they must conform to each other to ensure a proper fit and seal.

CRIMPED

FLUE

END

GAS

TOWARDS

DIRECTION

STOVE

 

Figure 10A - Chimney Connector

MASONRY CHIMNEY

For optimal performance, masonry chimneys used to vent this appliance should be lined with a 6 inch stainless steel liner. Installations into a clay flue without a stainless steel liner may reduce efficiency, cause the glass to darken, and produce excessive creosote.

Ensure that a masonry chimney meets the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard

211.It must have at least a 5/8 inch (16mm) fire clay liner or a listed chimney liner system. See Figure 10B. Make sure there are no cracks, loose mortar or other signs of deteriora- tion and blockage. It is best to have the chimney inspected by a professional and be sure to have the chimney cleaned before the stove is installed and operated.

The flue should be checked to determine that it is not too large for the stove. NFPA 211 allows the cross-sectional area of the flue to be no more than 3 times the cross-sectional area of the flue collar of the stove (28 x 3 = 84 square inches). It is recommended that a chimney with a larger diameter be relined, since the oversized flue can cause poor performance and contribute to the accumulation of creosote. (See page 24 for more information about troubleshooting draft problems).

CAUTION! DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

When connecting the stove through a combustible wall to a masonry chimney, special methods are needed. There are several ways to make this connection, including the construc- tion of a masonry thimble. This installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365. Check with your local building authorities or consult the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 211). Refer to Figure 11B (page 11) and Figures 12A & 12B (page 12).

Wood Stud 2"

 

(51mm)

 

Clearance

Fireclay liner 5/8"

from chimney

(16mm) Minimum

wall

or Equivalent.

 

Header

 

Fireclay liner 5/8" (16mm) Minimum or Equivalent.

Sill support

Thimble Assembly: 12" (305mm) of brick separation between clay liner and combustibles.

Figure 10B

WARNING! IF INSTALLING THIS MODEL TO A MASONRY CHIMNEY, ALWAYS BE SURE THE CHIMNEY IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND THAT IT MEETS THE MINIMUM STANDARDS OF THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) STANDARD 211.

THIS APPLIANCE IS MADE WITH A 6 INCH/152mm DIAMETER CHIMNEY CONNECTOR AS THE FLUE COLLAR ON THE UNIT. CHANGING THE DIAMETER OF THE CHIMNEY CAN AFFECT DRAFT AND CAUSE POOR PERFORMANCE. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE OFFSETS OR ELBOWS AT ALTITUDES ABOVE 4000 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL OR WHEN THERE ARE OTHER FACTORS THAT AFFECT FLUE DRAFT.

 

 

 

 

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250-5763B

February 4, 2005

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