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5.3.3 Chimney Fire
Regular chimney maintenance and inspection can prevent chimney fires. If you have a chimney
fire, follow these steps:
1.
Close the stove door and the air intake control;
2.
Alert the occupants of the house of the possible danger;
3.
If you require assistance, alert the fire department;
4.
If possible, use a dry chemical fire extinguisher, baking soda or sand to control the fire. Do not
use water as it may cause a dangerous steam explosion;
Do not use the appliance again until the stove and its chimney have been inspected by
a qualified chimney sweep or a fire department inspector.
6. The Venting System
6.1
General
The venting system, made of the chimney and the connecting pipe between the stove and the
chimney, acts as the engine that drives the wood heating system. Even the best stove will not
function safely and efficiently if it is not connected to a suitable chimney.
The heat in the flue gases that pass from the stove and chimney connector into the chimney is
not waste heat. This heat is what the chimney uses to make the draft that draws in combustion
air, keeps smoke inside the stove and safely vents exhaust to outside. The heat in the flue gas
can be seen as the fuel the chimney uses to create draft.
6.2
Suitable Chimneys
This stove will provide optimum efficiency and performance when connected to a 6" diameter
chimney flue system. The connection to a chimney having a diameter of at least 5" (Canada
only) or no more than 7" is permitted, if it allows the proper venting of combustion gases and
that such application is verified and authorized by a qualified installer. Otherwise, the diameter
of the flue should be 6".
To be suitable, a factory-built metal chimney must comply with UL 103 HT (U.S.A.) or ULC S629 (Canada).
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