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CHIMNEY CONNECTIONS continued …

endorsements from nationally recognized

organizations for use as ﬁreplaces, they have not been

tested for connection to wood stove heaters. Connecting

a stove to such a device will void the manufacturer’s

warranty.

Venting a stove directly into a ﬁreplace does not

meet code and should not be attempted. The stove war-

ranty will be void with such an installation. Do not create

a hazard in your home by connecting in this manner.

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ROUTE THE CHIM-

NEY CONNECTOR PIPE THROUGH THE THROAT OF

THE FIREPLACE. Directly connecting the stovepipe

into the existing masonry chimney (ﬁgure 11 “Type A”

Fireplace Conversion) of the ﬁreplace is the ONLY ap-

proved method of installation. If the chimney is behind a

combustible wall, you must use an approved wall pass-

through system to gain access to the chimney. This is a

complicated and involved process and to ensure safety

should only be done by a qualiﬁed installer.

1. An entry hole must be cut through the masonry and

tile liner with minimal damage to the liner. At least 8”

of liner must remain below the entry position. When

locating the stove and stovepipe, all minimum clear-

ances must be observed from combustible surfaces

including mantels, combustible trim work, ceilings

and walls. Positioning the center of the stove pipe

entry into the chimney 24˝ below the ceiling should

insure proper clearance for a 6˝ stovepipe.

2. Install a ﬁre clay (5/8˝ minimum thickness) thimble.

Make sure the thimble is ﬂush with the inner surface

of the chimney liner and does not protrude into the

ﬂue (see ﬁgure 8 on page 6).

Fig. 11 - Fireplace Conversion

3. Secure the thimble with refractory mortar. The

thimble should be surrounded by 12˝ of solid unit

masonry brickwork or 24˝ of stone.

4. Install the stovepipe into the thimble as far as pos-

sible without extending past the ﬂue lining (see

ﬁgures 6 & 7 on pages 6 & 7).

5. A small airspace (about 1/2˝) should remain

between the stovepipe and thimble to allow for

expansion of the pipe. Seal this airspace with high-

temperature caulking or ceramic wool.

6. Secure and seal the damper in the closed posi-

tion using high-temp caulking, ceramic wool, or

furnace cement. Also check to see if the chimney

has a cleanout. If it does, make sure it is closed and

sealed as well. A leaky cleanout will greatly reduce

draft efﬁciency.

If you have any questions regarding venting your

stove, contact the manufacturer or contact the Na-

tional Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and request

a copy of the latest editions of NFPA Standard 211

and NFPA Standard 908. Their address is:

Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

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