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Well sealed flue system
Only materials and items approved for solid fuel stoves should be used for your stove. Under no
circumstances should you use aluminum or galvanized steel pipes for your stove flue.
Always fit pipes with the narrow side down. This will allow any creosote to run down the inside
of the pipe and not to come out and cause an unsightly mess and possible fire hazard. All joints
in the flue system should be sealed with fire cement and/or an appropriate fire resistant rope or
gasket.
Pipe bends should be kept to a minimum and we do not recommend using more than 2 bends
on any installation. Flues must not pass through ceilings, floors, attics, roofs, or combustible
walls without adequate and approved insulation being provided to protect combustible materials.
The chimney and flue provide a means of taking combusted fuel from the stove, as well as a
draft to enable the stove to work. It is essential that the flue system is kept in good condition and
there are no breaks or cracks allowing contact with any other combustible materials of the
house. It is also essential that the flue system is kept clean and seals are maintained to ensure
the draft is not lost.
The open end of the flue system must be above the height of the apex of the building and any
other obstructions, such as trees, which are within 10 feet (3m) of the flue system. Failure to do
this will affect the efficiency of the stove and may cause down drafts, which will mean
dangerous products of combustion are emitted into room.
Under no circumstances should the flue pipe be less than 6" (152.4 mm) internal diameter.
Chimney connector
The chimney connector is a single walled pipe used to connect the stove to the chimney. For
use with the appliance, the chimney connector MUST be 6" in diameter, with a minimum
thickness of 24 gauge black steel or 26 gauge blue steel.
Aluminum and galvanized steel pipe is not acceptable for use with the appliance. These
materials cannot withstand the extreme temperatures of a wood fire and can give off toxic
fumes when heated.
Do not use the connector pipe as a chimney.
Each chimney connector or stovepipe section must be installed to the stove flue collar and to
each other with the male (crimped) end toward the stove. See fig 5.
Fig. 5
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