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Installation Into A
Masonry Fireplace
The insert must be installed as per the requirements of your local
inspection authority. A full flue liner is required.
A full flue liner is a stainless steel rigid or flexible liner pipe which is
routed from the insert outlet collar to the top of the chimney.
Full Flue Liner
(No Cleanout Required)
The use of this connection method listed on this page not only increases the
safety of your insert by directing the hot gases up the flue, but will also help
increase the unit's efficiency and decrease creosote deposits in the chimney.
When a connected flue or liner is in use, the insert is able to "breathe" better
by allowing a greater draft to be created. The greater draft can decrease
problems such as, difficult start-ups, smoking out the door, and dirty glass.
Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney.
The amount of draft in your chimney depends on the length of the chimney,
local geography, nearby obstructions and other factors. Too much draft may
cause excessive temperatures in the appliance and may cause damage.
An uncontrollable burn or excessive temperature indicates excessive draft.
Inadequate draft may cause back puffing into the room and plugging of the
chimney. Inadequate draft will cause the appliance to leak smoke into the
room through appliance and chimney connector joints. Ensure the heater is
installed in areas that are not too close to neighbors or in valleys that would
cause unhealthy air quality or nuisance conditions.
Step-by-step
Installation Into A
Factory Built Fireplace
1. When installed in a factory built fireplace, a full stainless steel rigid or flexible
flue liner is mandatory, for both safety and performance purposes. When
a flue or liner is in use, the insert is able to breathe better by allowing a
greater draft to be created. The greater draft can decrease problems such
as, difficult start-ups, smoking out the door, and dirty glass.
2. In order to position the flue liner, the existing rain cap must be removed
from your chimney system. In most cases the flue damper should also be
removed to allow passage of the liner.
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3. In most cases opening the existing spark screens fully should give
enough room for the insert installation. If it does not, remove and
store.
4. If the floor of your fireplace is below the level of the fireplace opening,
adjust the insert's levelling bolts to accommodate the difference.
When additional shimming is required, use non-combustible masonry
or steel shims.
5. Measure approximately the alignment of the flue liner with the position
of the smoke outlet hole on the insert to check for possible offset.
If an offset is required, use a proper stainless steel unit available
with the chimney liner.
6. Once the above items have been checked, slide your insert into
position after first positioning the flue liner and offset if required.
(Re-install rain cap at completion of installation).
Optional Flue
Connector Kit
The Straight Flue Adaptor (Part #846-504) shown here, may be used to
produce a secure connection between your flue connector and the insert
collar. Detailed installation instructions are included with the kit.
The following may also be purchased separately if required to complete
the install:
846-506
6" Flue Adapter 30 degree
846-508
6" Flue Adapter 45 degree
948-412/P
6" Flue Offset Adapter (offsets back 4")
846-527
Flue Connector Kit
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