Flue Systems & Chimney Connections; Masonry Chimney - Quadra-Fire 820-0721 Owner's Manual

5700 ACT Wood Stove
FLUE SYSTEMS
There are two separate and different parts to a flue system: the
chimney connector and the chimney itself.
A. Single wall connector or stove pipe. This must be at least
24 gauge mild steel or 26 gauge blue steel. The sections
must be attached to the stove and to each other with
the crimped (male) end pointing toward the stove. See
Chimney Connector Diagram below. All joints, including
the connection at the stove collar, should be secured
with three sheet metal screws. Make sure to follow
the minimum clearances to combustibles as set out on
page 6 of this manual. Where passage through the wall,
or partition of combustible construction is desired, the
installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-b365 (Canada).
b. Factory-built listed chimney connector (vented). A listed
connector (vented) must be used when installing this unit
in a mobile home. The listed connectors must conform to
each other to ensure a proper fit and seal.
TOWARDS
STOVE
FIGURE 10A - Chimney Connector

MASONRY CHIMNEY

For optimal performance, masonry chimneys used to vent this
appliance should be lined with a 6" (152mm) stainless steel
liner. Installations into a clay flue without a stainless steel liner
may reduce draw which affects performance, cause the glass
to darken and produce excessive creosote.
ensure that a masonry chimney meets the minimum standards
of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard
211. It must have at least a 5/8" (16mm) fire clay liner or a listed
chimney liner system. See Figure 11B on page 11. Make sure
there are no cracks, loose mortar or other signs of deterioration
and blockage. It is best to have the chimney inspected by a
professional, and be sure to have the chimney cleaned before
the stove is installed and operated.
WARNING!! IF INSTALLING THIS MODEL TO A MASONRY CHIMNEY, ALWAYS BE SURE THE CHIMNEY IS IN GOOD
CONDITION AND THAT IT MEETS THE MINIMUM STANDARDS OF THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
STANDARD 211. A FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY MUST BE 6" (152mm) UL103 HT.
THIS APPLIANCE IS MADE WITH A 6 INCH (152mm) DIAMETER CHIMNEY CONNECTOR AS THE FLUE COLLAR ON THE
UNIT. CHANGING THE DIAMETER OF THE CHIMNEY CAN AFFECT DRAFT AND CAUSE POOR PERFORMANCE. IT IS NOT
RECOMMENDED TO USE OFFSETS OR ELBOWS AT ALTITUDES ABOVE 4000 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL OR WHEN THERE
ARE OTHER FACTORS THAT AFFECT FLUE DRAFT.
Page 10
FLUE
GAS
DIRECTION
250-7090e
FIGURE 6
MASONRY CHIMNEY (Cont'd)
The flue should be checked to determine that it is not too
large for the stove. NFPA 211 allows the cross-sectional
area of the flue to be no more than 3 times the cross-
sectional area of the flue collar of the stove (28 x 3 =
84 square inches). It is recommended that a chimney
with a larger diameter than 6" (152mm) be relined,
since the oversized flue can cause poor performance
and contribute to the accumulation of creosote. (See
page 9 for more information about troubleshooting draft
problems).
CAUTION! DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY
FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
When connecting the stove through a combustible wall to
a masonry chimney, special methods are needed. There
are several ways to make this connection, including
the construction of a masonry thimble. In Canada, the
installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-b365. Check with
your local building authorities and/or consult the National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA 211). Refer to Figure
13B on page 13 and Figures 14A & 14B on page 14
Wood Stud 2"
(51mm)
Clearance
from chimney
wall
Header
Fireclay liner 5/8"
(16mm) Minimum
or equivalent.
Sill support
Thimble Assembly:
12" (305mm) of brick
separation between
clay liner and
combustibles.
FIGURE 10B
R
Fireclay liner 5/8"
(16mm) Minimum
or equivalent.
September 1, 2008