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KEEP YOUR CHIMNEY CLEAN
CHIMNEY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Initially inspect the chimney system weekly. From this
you will learn how often it will be necessary to clean your
Wood stoves can quickly create large deposits of
chimney.
creosote in the chimney. Some wood stoves can
The chimney should be inspected at least once every 2
create enough creosote in two weeks to cause a
months during the heating season to determine if a
chimney fire. When using a wood stove, we recom-
creosote or soot build-up has occurred: if creosote or
mend that you:
soot has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce
the risk of chimney fire.
1. Initially, inspect the chimney system weekly. You
Have your chimney cleaned by a qualified chimney
sweep. If you want to clean your chimney yourself: clean
will learn how often it will be necessary to clean
your chimney using plastic, wood or stainless steel
your chimney.
brushes. Do not use a brush that will scratch the
2. The chimney should be inspected at least once
stainless steel interior of your chimney.
every 2 months during the heating season to de-
Do not expect chemical chimney cleaners to keep your
termine if a creosote or soot build-up has occurred.
chimney clean. Their use does not negate the necessity
If creosote or soot has accumulated, it should be
of periodically inspecting and cleaning your chimney.
removed to reduce the risk of chimney fire.
3. Have your chimney cleaned by a qualified chimney
sweep. If you want to clean your chimney yourself:
clean your chimney using plastic or stainless steel
Close all heater doors and combustion air controls. For
brushes. Do not use a brush that will scratch the
fireplaces, block the fireplace opening with a non-
stainless steel interior of your chimney.
combustible material (such as an asbestos or steel
4. Do not expect chemical chimney cleaners to keep
sheet).
your chimney clean. Their use does not negate the
Alert your family of the possible danger.
necessity of periodically inspecting and cleaning
If you require assistance, alert your fire department.
your chimney.
If possible, use a dry chemical fire extinguisher, baking
5. Do not burn sea driftwood, treated wood, or gar-
soda or sand to control the fire. Do not use water as it
bage. These combustibles are highly corrosive to
may cause a dangerous steam explosion.
all types of stainless steel.
Watch for smouldering or fire on combustibles next to the
stove, stove pipe and chimney. Check outside to ensure
CAP REMOVAL FOR MAINTENANCE
that sparks and hot embers coming out of the chimney
are not igniting the roof.
To remove cap, unscrew the collar screw to
Do not use the stove again until your chimney and stove
untighten the collar.
pipe have been inspected by a qualified chimney sweep
or fire department inspector.
Pull on the cap to remove it from the chimney.
To put the cap back in place, slide it over the
chimney and then tighten the collar using the col-
lar screw.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
LOADBEARING CHART
SIZING CHART
CHIMNEY-SIZE
OUTSIDE-DIAMETER
FRAMING-DIMENSION-REQUIRED
Reduced Clearance Support (RCS)
Cathedral Support (CS24)
Finishing Support (SFC)
Firestop (FS)
Wall Thimble (WTI)
MAXIMUM HEIGHT / LOADBEARING CAPACITY **
Wall Support (URES), (ATSC) & (ATS)
Roof Support (RS)
Reduced Clearance Support (RCS)
Cathedral Support (CS24)
Finishing Support (SFC)
* When installed on a concrete floor.
Offset/Wall Support (URES)
** NOTE: if greater height is required, use additional roof
supports or adjustable wall supports at intervals not
Insulated Tee (T) *
exceeding 20'.
* When installed on a concrete footing.
** NOTE: If greater height is required, use additional roof
HOLE SIZE
supports at intervals not exceeding 30'
ROOF OPENING CHART
SIDES OF HOLE
MUST BE VERTICAL
ACROSS
HOLE SIZE
SIDES OF HOLE
MUST
ACROSS
ROOF OPENING CHART
BE VERTICAL
SLOPE
Figure 1
CHIMNEY SIZE
6"
ROOF SLOPE
(X/12)
A
0
14
2/12
14
4/12
14
6/12
14
8/12
14
10/12
14
12/12
14
6"
7"
10"
11"
12 1/8"
13 1/8"
14-3/8"
14-3/8"
14-3/8"
14-3/8"
14"
15"
14"
15"
30'
28'
20'
18'
30'
28'
30'
28'
30'
28'
24'
22'
30'
28'
Table 1
12"
DOWN
B
X
SLOPE
A
ROOF SLOPE
DOWN
12 IN
B
A
7"
ROOF HOLE SIZE
B
A A
B
14
15
15
14 1/4
15
15 1/4
14 7/8
15
15 7/8
15 3/4
15
16 3/4
16 7/8
15
18 1/8
18 1/4
15
19 9/16
19 7/8
15
21 1/4
Table 2 - Refer to Figure 1
8"
12"
14 1/8"
14-3/8"
14-3/8"
16"
16"
26'
16'
26'
26'
26'
20'
26'
ROOF SLOPE
INCHES
INCHES
X
8"
A
B
16
16
16
16 1/4
16
16 7/8
16
17 7/8
16
19 1/4
16
28 7/8
16
22 5/8
3
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