Securing the Connector to a Masonry Chimney

The Dutchwest Convection heater may be connected to either a freestanding 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” (25-50 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 ninety 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 Non-Catalytic Convection Heater

 

Thimble

 

Sleeve

 

Flue

Elbow

Thimble

 

Keep

 

Sleeve

 

End Flush

 

with Flue

 

Tile

Chimney

Connector

Flue Liner

ST243

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

Masonry Wall

Ceramic Flue Liner

Chimney Connector

Shield

Block-Off Plate

Chimney Connector

ST796as

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 Con-

Damper

nector to the First Tile of

the Flue Liner

Plate is

 

Removed

 

or Locked

Observe

in Open

Position

Miniumum Clearances

 

 

Close Off

 

the Damper

 

Opening with

 

Sheet Metal

ST797

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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