Vermont Casting 2463 Securing the Connector to a Masonry Chimney, Freestanding Installations

Securing the Connector to a Masonry Chimney

The Model 2463 may be connected to either a free- standing masonry chimney or a masonry fireplace chimney.

Freestanding Installations

If the chimney connector must pass through a combus- tible wall to reach the chimney, follow the recommenda- tions in the wall pass-through section that follows.

The opening through the chimney wall to the flue (the “breech”) must be lined with either a ceramic or metal cylinder, called the “thimble”, which is securely cemented in place. (Fig. 7) Most chimney breeches incorporate thimbles, but check to be sure the fit is snug and the joint between thimble and chimney wall firmly cemented.

A special piece called the “thimble sleeve,” slightly smaller in diameter than the standard connector and most thimbles, will ease the removal of the chimney connector system for inspection and cleaning. Thimble sleeves should be available from your local dealer.

To install a thimble sleeve, slide it into the breech until it is flush with the inner flue wall. Don’t extend it into the actual flue passage, as that could interfere with the draft.

The thimble sleeve should protrude 1-2” (25-51 mm) into the room. Use furnace cement and thin gasketing to seal the sleeve in place in the thimble. Secure the chimney connector to the outer end of the sleeve with

sheet metal screws.

Fireplace Installations -

Above the Fireplace

In this installation, the chimney connector rises from the stove, turns 45 degrees, and goes back into the fireplace chimney. The liner of the fireplace chimney should extend at least to the point at which the chimney connector enters the chimney. Follow all the guidelines for installing a chimney connector into a freestanding masonry chimney, and pay special attention to these additional points:

•Check the stove and chimney connector clearances to combustible mantel or trim materials. Use the necessary combination of mantel, trim, and connec- tor heat shields to provide the required clearances. (Fig. 8)

•Double-check connector clearance from the ceiling.

•The fireplace damper must be closed and sealed to prevent room air from being drawn up the flue, reducing the draft. However, it must be possible to re-open the damper to inspect or clean the chimney.

Dutchwest

Thimble	Flue Liner
Thimble
Sleeve
Elbow
Chimney
Connector	Flue
	ST243a

Fig. 7 The thimble, made of either ceramic or metal, must be cemented in place securely.

Masonry Wall

Ceramic Flue Liner

Chimney

Connector Shield

Chimney Connector

Block-Off

Plate

ST244a

Fig. 8 The connector enters flue above the fireplace. If the clearance between the chimney connector and either the mantel and/or the ceiling is inadequate, special protective shields will be required.

Flue Liner
Extend Chimney
Connector to the	Damper
First Tile of the Flue
	Plate is
Liner
	Removed
	or Locked
Observe	in Open
	Position
Miniumum Clearances
	Close Off
	the Damper
	Opening with
	Sheet Metal
ST245a	and Sealant

Fig. 9 The connector passes through the fireplace to enter flue. Special Fireplace Adapter Kits to simplify fireplace instal- lations are available from your local dealer.

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