Securing Chimney Components; Altering The Fireplace; Chimney Height / Rise And Run - Quadra-Fire 57ST-ACC Installation Manual

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H. Securing Chimney Components
All joints should be secured with 3 sheet metal screws or
rivets per pipe manufacturers instructions. The sections must
be attached to the insert and to each other with the crimped
(male) end pointing toward the insert. Figure 16.1.
LINER CONNECTOR
CRIMPED
END
TOWARDS
STOVE
Figure 16.1
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Follow venting manufacturer's clearances and
instructions when installing venting system.
I. Altering the Fireplace
The following modifi cations of factory-built fi replaces are
permissible:
The following parts may be removed:
Damper
Ember Catches
Viewing Screen/Curtain
• The fi replace must not be altered. Cutting any sheet metal
parts of the fi replace in which the fi replace insert is to be
installed is prohibited per ANSI Z21.88 except that the
damper may be removed to accommodate a direct-connect
starter pipe or chimney liner,
• External trim pieces which do not affect the operation of
the fi replace may be removed providing they can be stored
on or within the fi replace for reassembly if the insert is
removed.
• The permanent metal warning label provided in the
component pack must be attached to the back of the
fi replace, with screws or nails, stating that the fi replace may
have been altered to accommodate the insert, and must
be returned to original condition for use as a conventional
fi replace.
• If the hearth extension is lower than the fi replace opening,
the portion of the insert extending onto the hearth must be
supported.
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FLUE
GAS
DIRECTION
Smoke Shelf or Baffl e
Fire Grate
Doors
7038-206E
• Manufacturer designed adjustable support kit can be
ordered from your dealer.
• Final approval of this installation type is contingent upon
the authority having jurisdiction.
J. Chimney Height / Rise and Run
To be sure that your Quadra-Fire insert burns properly, the
chimney draft (static pressure) should be approximately -0.10
inches water column (W.C.) during a high burn and -0.04
inches W.C. during a low burn, measured 6 inches (152mm)
above the top of the insert after one hour of operation at each
burn setting.
NOTE: These are guidelines only, and may vary somewhat
for individual installations.
• This product was designed for and tested on a 6 inch
(152mm) chimney, 14 to 16 feet (4.27-4.87m) high, (in-
cludes appliance height) measured from the base of the
appliance.
• The further your stack height or diameter varies from this
confi guration, the possibility of performance problems
exists.
• Chimney height may need to be increased by 2 - 3% per
each 1000 feet (304.8m) above sea level.
• It is not recommended to use offsets or elbows at altitudes
above 4000 feet (1219.2m) above sea level or when there
are other factors that affect fl ue draft.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles
between spacers.
• ALWAYS maintain specifi ed clearances around
venting and spacers.
• Install spacers as specifi ed.
Failure to keep insulation or other material away from
vent pipe may cause fi re.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
This appliance relies upon natural draft to operate
properly.
• Chimney heights exceeding 25 feet (7.62m)
from base of appliance may create an over-draft
situation.
• Overdraft condition may create over-fi ring.
Over-fi ring may ignite creosote and/or damage
appliance and chimney
August 3, 2015