Operation - Lexington Forge SAVANNAHSSW40 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

CHIMNEy
REFER TO CHIMNEy AND CHIMNEy CONNECTOR MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
Contact your local building authority for approved methods of installation
1. This appliance requires a masonry or pre-manufactured chimney listed to ULCS629 (Canada) and UL
103 HT (USA) sized correctly.
2. If a masonry chimney is used it is advisable to have your chimney inspected for cracks and check the
general condition before you install your unit. Re-lining may be required to reduce flue diameter to
the appropriate functional size.
3. The chimney should extend at least 3' (914 mm) above the highest point where it passes through the
roof, and at least 2' (610 mm) higher than any portion of a building within 10' (3 m). Figure 5.
4. The chimney connector shall not pass through an attic, roof space, closet, concealed space, floor,
ceiling, wall or any partition of combustible construction.
5. The minimum overall height of your chimney should be 15' (5 m) from the floor.
6. Do not use makeshift compromises during installation.
At the very least, inspect the chimney connector and chimney at least once every two months during the
heating season to determine if a buildup of creosote or soot has occurred. If a significant layer of creosote
has accumulated (1/8" (3 mm) or more], or if soot has accumulated, either should be removed to reduce
the risk of a chimney fire. Failure to keep the chimney and connector system clean can result in a serious
chimney fire.
The conditions for a chimney fire develop as follows: When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and
other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors
condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire. As a result creosote residue
accumulates on the flue lining. Creosote is a flammable and, when ignited, make an extremely hot fire
within the flue system which can damage the chimney and overheat adjacent combustible material.
To reduce the amount of creosote that may form, remember to provide adequate air for combustion and to
strive for small, intense fires rather than large smoldering ones.
You can never be too safe. Contact your local fire authority for information on what to do in the event of a
chimney fire, and have a clearly understood plan on how to handle one.
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0 to 10'
2' Min.
3' Min.
Reference Point
Figure 5: The 2'-3'-10' Chimney Rule
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2 3 10 rule
0 to 10'
2' Min.
3' Min.
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