Installation; Installation Overview - England's Stove Works 17‐VL Installation & Operation Manual

Installation Overview
When choosing a location for your new stove, there are a multitude of factors that
should be taken into account before beginning the installation.
1. Traffic Patterns – To help prevent accidents, the stove should be placed in a location
where it is out of the way of normal travel through the home.
2. Heat Flow – When deciding on a location for the stove, consider the way heat moves
throughout your home. Install the stove where you need the heat; basement
installations often do not allow sufficient heat to flow to the upper floors and a top
floor installation will not allow any heat to reach the floors below. Always consider
that heat rises and will take the path of least resistance while it is still hot.
3. Exhaust Location – The engine which drives a wood stove is the chimney system, so
it is important to consider precisely how the chimney system will be integrated into
the stove installation. Ideally, a wood stove chimney will run completely vertical
from the flue collar of the unit all the way to the termination point above the roof
line. Keeping the entire chimney system inside the heated envelope of the home
will ensure a strong, easy to initiate draft in the chimney. Although exterior chimney
systems often function properly, they are more likely to suffer from cold down drafts
at start up or provide weak draft to the unit. Also, consider the cross‐sectional area
of the chimney; although existing masonry chimneys can often be used, a large
external masonry chimney will result in a unit that is difficult or impossible to
operate properly. In that case, an insulated chimney liner will often be required to
supply the necessary draft.
4. Wall Construction – Locating the stove so that the exhaust system can pass between
studs will simplify the installation and eliminate the need to reframe any sections of
the wall or ceiling to accommodate the wall thimble or ceiling box.
 Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
 Do Not Over‐fire – If any external part starts to glow, you are over‐firing.
Reduce intake air supply. Over‐firing will void your warranty.
 Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified.
Failure to comply may result in a house fire.
 Tested and approved for cordwood only. Burning any other fuel will
void your warranty.
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