Thimble

Thimble Sleeve

Chimney

Connector

45° Elbow

Max.

Flue

ST243a

Fig. 5 The thimble, made of either ceramic or metal, must be cemented securely in place.

Without a thimble, a suitable length of chimney con- nector can be extended through the breach to the inner face of the flue liner, and cemented securely in place. Additional pieces of connector are then attached with sheet metal screws.

Fireplace Chimney Installations -

Above a Fireplace

The Intrepid Multi-fuel may be connected to a chimney above a fireplace opening also. In such installations, the stove is positioned on the hearth in front of the fire- place and the chimney connector rises from the stove top and then angles 45° back into the chimney. (Fig. 6)

The chimney liner should extend to the point at which the chimney connector enters the chimney.

If the chimney connector from your installation enters the chimney above a fireplace, follow all the guidelines mentioned above for freestanding installations. In addi- tion, give special consideration to the following points:

Check the clearance between the stove and the chimney connector, and any combustible trim or the mantel. Use the necessary combination of mantel, trim, and connector heat shields to achieve the required clearances.

Check the clearance between the chimney con- nector and the ceiling. If no heat shields are used, the clearance should be at least 26” (660 mm). To find out how much this clearance may be reduced with heat shields, see the clearance chart on Page 13.

The fireplace damper must be sealed to prevent room air from escaping up the flue. However, it must be possible to reopen the damper to inspect or clean the chimney.

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Chimney Con-

 

 

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Mantel

 

 

 

 

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Damper

 

 

ST244a

Fig. 6

Chimney connector enters chimney above the fire-

place.

 

 

Fireplace Chimney Installations -

Through a Fireplace

If your fireplace height is at least 25” (635 mm), you may install an Intrepid Multi-fuel with standard legs through the fireplace opening using a 90° Tee kit avail- able from your local dealer. This positive connection kit ensures a tight fit between the stove flue collar and the chimney flue. (Fig. 7)

Fireplace installations, whether connected to the flue above or through the fireplace opening, have special clearance requirements to adjacent trim and the mantel. You will find the required clearances for the Intrepid Multi-fuel fireplace installations on Page 13.

Floor protection requirements also apply to fireplace installations. Floor protection information is on Page 9.

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1695 specifications

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