Chimney Connector (Stove Pipe) - Drolet HT-1600 Owner's Manual

CHIMNEY CONNECTOR (STOVE PIPE)

Your chimney connector (commonly called stove pipe) and chimney must have the same
diameter as the stove's exhaust outlet. The stove pipe must be made of aluminized or cold
roll steel with a minimum 24-gauge thickness (0.021" or 0.53 mm). It is strictly forbidden to
use galvanized steel.
The following recommendations may be useful for the installation of your chimney
connector:
 Your chimney connector should be assembled in such a way that the male end
(crimped) faces down to prevent creosote dripping outside the joints. Attach each of
the sections to one another with three equidistant metal screws. Also use three
equidistant metal screws to attach the connector to the stove's exhaust collar. See
Figure 2.3 (A) and Figure 2.3 (B).
 The pipe must be short and straight. All sections installed horizontally must slope at
least ¼ inch per foot, with the upper end of the section toward the chimney. See
Figure 2.3 Detail B.
 To insure a good draft, the total horizontal length of the connector should never
exceed 8' to 10' (2.4 to 3.04 m). In the case of vertical installation, the total length of
the connector can be much longer and connected without problem to the chimney at
the ceiling level.
 There should never be more than two 90 degrees elbows in the whole connector and
chimney system. Never start with a 90
feet from the flue spigot before using a 90
 The connector must not pass through any combustible material, nor may it pass
through a concealed space (such as an attic, roof space, or closet). If passing
through a wall, ceiling, or into a masonry chimney, use either chimney components
listed for that specific use, or means acceptable to local authorities having jurisdiction
over the installation.
 Installation of a "barometric draft stabiliser" (fireplace register) on a connector is not
recommended.
FIGURE 2.3 (A) Connecting Sections
o
elbow. Always go up vertically for at least 2
o
elbow.
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