NOTE: Type of chimney: Class A
Chimney,
TOP OF CHIMNEY MUST BE | CAP SHOULD HELP |
2 FT. (60.96cm) ABOVE | PREVENT DOWNDRAFT |
HIGHEST POINT OF ROOF | WHILE STILL PROVIDING |
| ADEQUATE EXHAUST. |
2 FT. (60.96cm) MINIMUM
3 FT. (91.44cm)
MINIMUM
MINIMAL 3 FT. | RECOMMENDED | |
MINIMAL 20 FT. | ||
(91.44cm) FROM TOP | ||
(6.10m) HEIGHT | ||
OF CHIMNEY TO | ||
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POINT AT WHICH IT |
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PASSES THROUGH |
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THE ROOF. |
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CHIMNEY FLUE |
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SHOULD BE | CHIMNEY FLUE | |
CONSTANT DIAMETER | MUST BE AS | |
THROUGHOUT ITS | LARGE OR | |
ENTIRE HEIGHT. | LARGER THAN | |
APPROVED | FURNACE FLUE | |
PIPE | ||
CHIMNEY |
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CLEANOUT DOOR
SHOULD HAVE
AIRTIGHT FIT. DO
NOT LEAVE OPEN
WHEN FURANCE IS
IN OPERATION.
CHIMNEY THIMBLE SHOULD BE
CONSTRUCTED OF FIRE CLAY, AND
SHOULD FIT TIGHTLY TO FLUE PIPE.
1.The wood furnace should be the only heating appliance using a chimney flue. One furnace per flue.
2.A masonry chimney should have a tile or stainless steel liner.
3.The masonry chimney should not have any missing mortar or loose bricks.
4.There should be no mortar or parts of the chimney blocking the chimney flue.
5.There should be a two inch clearance between any chimney (masonry or metal) and combustibles (such as the house).
6.The chimney should extend at least 2' above the highest point of the house, or 2' above the point at which the chimney is 10' from the roof.
7.The chimney should be relatively straight and vertical.
8.The portion of an
9.A masonry chimney should be built on footings and not attached to the house.
10.A rain cap, complete with an animal or bird screen, should be installed on top of the chimney.
CREOSOTE — FORMATION AND NEED
FOR REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least twice monthly during the heating season to determine if a creosote
SMOKE PIPE INSTALLATION
Clearances to combustible materials (i.e. paneling, ceiling tile, sheet rock, plaster, draperies, casements or wood trim, etc.) will vary with the type of flue connection used. Be sure to maintain the specified clearances for your type of installation.
TYPE OF FLUE | REQUIRED |
CONNECTION | CLEARANCE |
24 Gauge or Heavier | 18" (45.72cm) |
Single Wall Stainless Steel |
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or Black Pipe |
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Double Wall Stainless Steel 6" (15.24cm) Model 1600 8" (20.32cm) Model 1800
Class A
COMBUSTIBLES |
SMOKE PIPE |
According to NFPA standards, single wall stove pipes can be within 9" (22.86cm) of combustibles provided an approved fire retardant material covered with 28 gauge sheet metal, spaced out 1" (2.54cm) on
18" (45.72cm) | 9" (22.86cm) | 18" (45.72cm) |
CEILING OR WALL
When using a Class A or double wall flue pipe connection, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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