Whitfield Advantage Optima 3 FS Installation And Operation Manual page 19

INSTALLATION
Standard Vertical Installation Configurations
Models: Optima 2 FS and Optima 3 FS
These freestanding models may be connected to an
existing flue or by installing listed type "PL" vent pipe. If
a liner is run all the way to the top of the existing chim-
ney, the existing flue should be sealed with a steel
plate. Start a vertical run with a Tee at the back of the
stove. Other options are illustrated below. Note: See
page 15 for Vent Termination Requirements
Exterior Vertical Vent
Vertical Vent Into A Masonry Flue
Optional Com-
plete Liner and
Listed Termina-
tion Cap
Optional Clean-Out
Access Door
♦ USA & Canada – Requires an approved noncombustible hearth or floor protector, 3/8" / (10 mm) millboard
or equivalent (k = .84, r = 1.19) to extend 6" / 150 mm to the front of the glass door.
Preferred Installation – Vertical Vent Through the
This venting configuration allows for the best stove
performance. The vertical pipe promotes natural draft
and with the chimney inside the dwelling, the flue
gases stay warm, thus rising at a consistent rate.
Wall Straps
Required Every
4 ft. Minimum
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Roof
Interior Vertical Vent into an
Existing Class A Chimney
Existing
Chimney
Pipe
Pipe Increaser
Min.
Listed Rain Cap
Flashing
3"
Min.
Clean-Out
Tee
Extend Pipe to
the Top if Exist-
ing Chimney is
Corroded or
3"
Damaged