INSTALLATION
MASONRY
CHIMNEY
Ensure that a masonry chimney meets the mini- mum standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) by having it inspected by a professional. Make sure there are no cracks, loose mortar or other signs of deterioration and blockage. Have the chimney cleaned before the stove is installed and operated. When connecting the stove through a combustible wall to a masonry chimney, special methods are needed.
Ensure that an effective vapour barrier at the location where the chimney or other component penetrates to the exterior of the structure.
When referencing installation or connec- tion to masonry fi replaces or chimneys, the masonry construction must or shall be code complying.
MASONRY
FIREPLACE
There are listed kits available to connect a stove to a masonry fi replace. The kit is an adapter that is installed at the location of the fi replace damper. The existing damper may have to be removed to allow installation.
Ensure that an effective vapour barrier at the location where the chimney or other component penetrates to the exterior of the structure.
When referencing installation or connec- tion to masonry fi replaces or chimneys, the masonry construction must or shall be code complying.
FACTORY
BUILT CHIMNEY
When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer's installation instructions must be followed. You must also purchase and install the ceiling support package or wall
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