England's Stove Works 13-NC Installation & Operation Manual page 31

• INSTALL three sheet metal screws at every chimney connector joint.
• AVOID excessive horizontal runs and elbows, as both will reduce the draft of the venting system and will
result in poor stove performance.
• INSPECT your venting system often, to be certain it is clear of creosote, fly‐ash and other restrictions.
• CLEAN the venting system as detailed in the maintenance section of this manual.
• ADHERE to the 10‐3‐2 rule regarding chimney terminations.
• INSTALL single wall chimney connector with the male end down to prevent creosote leakage. Follow
double wall chimney connector manufacturer's instructions regarding proper pipe installation.
WARNING: Venting system surfaces get HOT, and can cause burns if touched. Noncombustible shielding or
guards may be required
The 10‐3‐2 Rule: The chimney system must terminate 3.0 ft above the point where it's centerline passes
through the roof AND the chimney must terminate 2.0 ft. above part of the dwelling within a 10 ft. radius of
the chimney.
‐ Operation and Maintenance – Please refer to the 'Operation' (Operating Instructions) and
Maintenance (including Ash Removal/Disposal) sections of your owner's manual and follow the
guidelines listed therein for safety and for optimal emissions performance.
Additional Information:
Following the instructions in your owner's manual for Building a Fire will ensure a proper fire, as well as
helping minimize visible emissions.
More:
‐ Fuel loading and re‐loading: Practical Tips for Building a Fire – See your owner's manual for information
on loading (and re‐loading) your fuel, as well as for fire‐starting procedures (i.e. 'Building a Fire').
‐ Top‐Down Fires: The US EPA recognizes 'the effectiveness of the top‐down approach for starting fires.'
A good tutorial for this approach may be found at http://woodheat.org/top‐down‐steps.html . When
building top‐down fires, be sure to follow the instructions found in your owner's manual and contact
our Technical Support if you have any questions.
‐ Fuel Selection: Once your wood‐burning appliance is properly installed, building an effective fire
requires good firewood (using the right wood in the right amount) and good fire building practices. The
following practical steps will help you obtain the best efficiency from your wood stove or fireplace.

Season wood outdoors through the summer for at least 6 months before burning it. Properly seasoned
wood is darker, has cracks in the end grain, and sounds hollow when smacked against another piece of
wood.
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Store wood outdoors, stacked neatly off the ground with the top covered.
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Burn only dry, well‐seasoned wood that has been split properly.
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Start fires with newspaper and dry kindling as discussed earlier in the manual.
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Burn hot fires.
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To maintain proper airflow, regularly remove ashes from your wood‐burning appliance into a metal
container with a cover and store outdoors.
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