Installing The Chimney Connector; Installation Of Single Wall Chimney Connector - Drolet Optima DB03210 Installation And Operation Manual

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8.6 Installing the Chimney Connector

Installing the Chimney Connector
The chimney connector is the single or double wall The chimney connector is the single or double wall pipe installed between the stove flue collar and pipe installed between the stove flue collar and
the chimney breech. Single wall pipe components are available from most hardware and building the chimney breech. Single wall pipe components are available from most hardware and building the chimney breech. Single wall pipe components are available from most hardware and building
supply stores. These components are not usually tested to a particular standard and certified as supply stores. These components are not usually tested to a particular standard and certified as supply stores. These components are not usually tested to a particular standard and certified as
compliant. Therefore, a list of rules found in solid fuel installation codes apply to the installation of fore, a list of rules found in solid fuel installation codes apply to the installation of fore, a list of rules found in solid fuel installation codes apply to the installation of
single wall pipe.
Double wall chimney connectors are tested and certified. The rules for double wall pipe are found in Double wall chimney connectors are tested and certified. The rules for double wall pipe are found in Double wall chimney connectors are tested and certified. The rules for double wall pipe are found in
the manufacturer's installation instructions. the manufacturer's installation instructions. These rules will be very different than those for single These rules will be very different than those for single
wall.

8.6.1 Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector

Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector
The chimney connector assembly has been called 'the weak link' in the safety of wood heating The chimney connector assembly has been called 'the weak link' in the safety of wood heating The chimney connector assembly has been called 'the weak link' in the safety of wood heating
systems because failure to install the connector prope systems because failure to install the connector properly (which has been common in the past) can rly (which has been common in the past) can
result in house fires.
The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the stove to the base of the chimney The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the stove to the base of the chimney The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the stove to the base of the chimney
with no elbows. Straight assemblies are less likely to cause problems like smoke roll with no elbows. Straight assemblies are less likely to cause problems like smoke roll with no elbows. Straight assemblies are less likely to cause problems like smoke roll-out when the
door is opened for loading. They are also more stable and easier to maintain than assemblies with door is opened for loading. They are also more stable and easier to maintain than assemblies with door is opened for loading. They are also more stable and easier to maintain than assemblies with
elbows. Horizontal runs of flue pipe should be avoided where possible because they reduce chimney elbows. Horizontal runs of flue pipe should be avoided where possible because they reduce chimney elbows. Horizontal runs of flue pipe should be avoided where possible because they reduce chimney
draft.
Use 45 degree elbows where possible, i Use 45 degree elbows where possible, instead of 90 degree elbows.
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