Vermont Castings Resolute Acclaim 2490 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual page 7

A special piece called the "thimble sleeve," slightly
smaller in diameter than standard connector and most
thimbles, will facilitate 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. Do not extend it into
the actual flue passage, as this could interfere with the
draft.
The thimble sleeve should protrude 1-2" (25-50mm) into
the room. Use furnace cement and thin gasketing to
seal the sleeve in place in the thimble. Secure the chim-
ney connector to the outer end of the sleeve with sheet
metal screws.
Above A Fireplace
In this installation, the chimney connector rises from
the stove, turns ninety degrees, and goes back into
the fireplace chimney. (Fig. 7) 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 free-
standing masonry chimney, and pay special attention to
these additional points:
•
If there is a combustible mantel or trim, check the
stove and chimney connector clearances. Use the
necessary combination of mantel, trim, and connec-
tor heat shields to provide the required clearances.
•
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
reopen the damper to inspect or clean the chimney.
Chimney Con-
nector Shields
*
Check these
clearances
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Fig. 7 Chimney connector enters chimney above the fireplace.
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Mantel
Seal the
Damper
If your fireplace opening height is at least 23" (584 mm)*,
you may install a Resolute Acclaim through the open-
ing using a "positive connection" kit available from your
local dealer. These kits provide a secure connection
between the stove flue collar and the chimney flue. (Fig.
8) If it is necessary to reverse the flue collar from the
top exit to the rear exit position, follow the directions on
Page 10.
Fireplace installations, whether connected to the flue
above or through the fireplace opening, have special
clearance requirements to adjacent trim and the mantel.
You'll find the required safe clearances for Resolute Ac-
claim fireplace installations on Page 11.
Floor protection requirements also apply to fireplace
installations. Floor protection is discussed on Page 9.
Mantel Shield
Fireplace
Adpator Kit
Fig. 8 Chimney connector enters chimney through the fire-
place opening.
Whenever possible, design your installation so the con-
nector does not pass through a combustible wall. If you
are considering a wall pass-through in your installation,
check with your building inspector before you begin.
Also check with the chimney connector manufacturer
for any specific requirements.
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