England's Stove Works Smartstove 50-SHSSW02 Installation & Operation Manual page 27

Venting Guidelines:
ALWAYS install vent pipe in strict adherence to the instructions and clearances included with
your venting system.
• DO NOT connect this wood stove to a chimney flue which also serves another appliance.
• DO NOT install a flue pipe damper
or any other restrictive device in the exhaust venting system of this unit.
• USE an approved wall thimble when passing through a wall and a ceiling support/fire stop
when passing through a ceiling.
• INSTALL three sheet metal screws at every chimney connector joint.
• AVOID excessive horizontal runs and elbows, as both will reduce the draft of the venting
system and will result in poor stove performance.
• INSPECT your venting system often, to be certain it is clear of creosote, fly‐ash and other
restrictions.
• CLEAN the venting system as detailed in the maintenance section of this manual.
• ADHERE to the 10‐3‐2 rule regarding chimney terminations.
• INSTALL single wall chimney connector with the male end down to prevent creosote
leakage. Follow double wall chimney connector manufacturer's instructions regarding proper
pipe installation.
WARNING: Venting system surfaces get HOT, and can cause burns if touched. Noncombustible
shielding or guards may be required
The 10‐3‐2 Rule: The chimney system must terminate 3.0 ft above the point where it's centerline
passes through the roof AND the chimney must terminate 2.0 ft. above part of the dwelling
within a 10 ft. radius of the chimney.
‐ Operation and Maintenance – Please refer to the 'Operation' (Operating Instructions) and
Maintenance (including Ash Removal/Disposal) sections of your owner's manual and
follow the guidelines listed therein for safety and for optimal emissions performance.
Additional Information:
Following the instructions in your owner's manual for Building a Fire will ensure a proper fire, as
well as helping minimize visible emissions.
More:
‐ Fuel loading and re‐loading: Practical Tips for Building a Fire – See your owner's manual
for information on loading (and re‐loading) your fuel, as well as for fire‐starting
procedures (i.e. 'Building a Fire').
‐ Top‐Down Fires: The US EPA recognizes 'the effectiveness of the top‐down approach for
starting fires.' A good tutorial for this approach may be found at
http://woodheat.org/top‐down‐steps.html . When building top‐down fires, be sure to
follow the instructions found in your owner's manual and contact our Technical Support
if you have any questions.
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