Chimney Height/Rise And Run; Venting Components; Chimney Systems - Quadra-Fire DISCOVERY-III Installation Manual

Discovery III
D. Chimney Height / Rise and Run
This product was designed for and tested on a 6 inch (152mm)
chimney, 14 to 16 feet (420-480cm) high, (includes appliance
height) measured from the base of the appliance. The further
your stack height or diameter varies from this configuration,
the greater the likelihood it may affect performance.
Chimney height may need to be increased by 2 - 3% per
each 1000 feet above sea level. It is not recommended to
use offsets or elbows at altitudes above 4000 feet above sea
level or when there are other factors that affect flue draft.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Inspection of Chimney:
• Chimney must be in good condition.
• Meets minimum standard of NFPA 211
• Factory-built chimney must be 6 inch (152mm) UL103 HT.
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk.
• DO NOT CONNECT THIS Appliance TO A CHIM-
NEY FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION
DUCT OR SYSTEM.
May allow flue gases to enter the house.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or main-
tenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to the
owner's information manual provided with this appliance. For
assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer,
service agency or your dealer.
E. Venting Components
Chimney Connector:
It is also known as flue pipe or appliance pipe. The chimney
connector joins the appliance to the chimney. It must be a 6
inch (152mm) minimum diameter 24 gauge mild steel black
or 26 gauge blued steel, or an approved air-insulated double
wall venting pipe.
Thimble:
A manufactured or site-constructed device installed in
combustible walls through which the chimney connector
passes to the chimney. It is intended to keep the walls
from igniting. Site constructed thimbles must meet NFPA
211 Standards. Prefabricated must be suitable for use with
selected chimney and meet UL103 Type HT Standards. Follow
instructions provided by the manufacturer for manufactured
thimbles for masonry chimney and prefabricated chimneys.
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Chimney:
The chimney can be new or existing, masonry or prefabricated
and must meet the following minimum requirements and as
specified in Section 4F.
Listed Termination Cap
Roof Brace (if required)
Trim Collar on
Inside Wall
Chimney
Connector
Floor
Protector
Figure 12.1 Prefabricated Exterior Chimney
F. Chimney Systems
Prefabricated Metal Chimney
• Must be minimum 6 inch (152mm) diameter (ID) high
temperature chimney listed to UL 103 HT (2100
ULC S629M.
• Must use components required by the manufacturer
for installation.
• Must maintain clearances required by the manufacturer
for installation.
• Refer to manufacturers instructions for installation.
NOTE: In Canada when using a factory-built chimney it must
be safety listed, Type UL103 HT (2100
conforming to CAN/ULC-S629M, STANDARD FOR 650
FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEYS.
7037-158C
Storm Collar
Flashing
Listed Chimney
Insulated " T "
Wall Support
Thimble
o
F) or
o
F) CLASS "A" or
o
C
August 01, 2016