Stove Set-Up - Lexington Forge SAVANNAHSSW40 Owner's Manual

STOVE SET-UP

1. Check that all brick and tubes are in place.
2. Select the proper location for the stove. These appliances must not be installed any closer than the
minimum clearance to combustible materials shown on page 11 of this manual. The stove must be
installed on a non-combustible surface as shown on page 9 of this manual.
3. Remove packing material and packing labels from glass.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT AND NON-COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACE REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN AN UNSAFE INSTALLATION
4. If non-combustible materials have been installed on the walls, obtain the minimum clearances from
either the manufacturer of these materials or the local building inspectors office.
5. Install the stovepipe INSIDE the flue collar on the top of the stove between the stove and chimney.
6. DO NOT use a grate to elevate the fire.
STOVE PIPE
1. Make sure your chimney and chimney connector meets safety codes. Check with authorities having
jurisdiction in your area.
2. All pipe sections must be connected with the male end (crimped end) toward the stove.
3. Fasten the stove pipe to the flue collar by the use of three sheet metal screws. Do the same at each
additional joint to make the entire installation rigid.
4. Maintain the required diameter flue for the entire installation.
5. If you are connecting the stove to an old masonry flue, be sure to have it inspected for cracks and
general condition. Resizing with a stainless steel liner may be required.
6. It is recommended that no more than two 90 degree bends be used in the stovepipe installation.
More than two 90 degree bends may decrease the amount of draw and possible cause smoke
spillage.
7. A damper is not required in this installation. Remove any damper plate in the chimney or secure in
the OPEN position.
8. Single wall flue pipe assemblies must not exceed 10 feet (3 meters) in overall length.
NOTES ON CHIMNEy AND STOVEPIPE INSULATION:
Maintaining a clean chimney is important. Chimneys should be inspected regularly for creosote buildup.
A straight chimney is easier to clean than one with 45 or 90 degree bends. A bend requires the pipe to
be removed for cleaning. The stove baffle must be removed when cleaning the chimney (see page 15).
Chimney sweepings will build up on top of baffle causing a blocked flue and/or a fire hazard.
Steel Chimney
Most factory made "Class A" steel chimneys have a layer of insulation around the inner flue. This
insulation keeps the smoke warm and protects the surrounding structure from the high flue temperatures.
Because the insulation is less dense than masonry, the inner steel liner warms up more quickly than
masonry chimney; this makes the steel chimney support a good draft more quickly than masonry does.
Indoor/Outdoor Location
Because the chimney's function is to keep the smoke warm, it is best to locate it inside the house. This
location uses the house as insulation for the flue and allows some radiant heat release form the flue into
the home. Since an interior chimney doesn't continuously lose its heat to the outdoors, less heat from the
stove is required to get it warm and keep it warm.
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