Fireplace Installation - Vogelzang International Mountaineer VG650ELG Owner's Manual

ChImNEY CONNECTIONS continued ...
(A flue liner consists of clay tile that protects the
brickwork of a chimney. If a chimney does not
have a liner, or it is damaged, have it relined by
a professional. DO NOT uSE a chimney that is
unlined or damaged!) If you have any question
regarding the condition of the chimney, consult a
qualified licensed contractor, qualified engineer,
competent mason, certified Chimney Sweep, or a
knowledgable inspector. Consult your insurance
company if you cannot find a qualified expert.
CAUTION: NOT ALL FIREPLACES ARE SUIT-
ABLE FOR CONVERSION TO A wOOD STOVE.
CHECk wITH A qUALIFIED EXPERT.
Many prefabricated fireplaces are of the
"zero-clearance fireplace" category. These consist
of multilayered metal construction. They are de-
signed with enough insulation and/or air cooling
on the base, back and sides so they can be safely
installed in direct contact with combustible floors
and walls. Although many prefabricated fireplaces
carry endorsements from nationally recognized
organizations for use as fireplaces, they have not
been tested for connection to wood stove heaters.
Connecting a stove to such a device will void the
manufacturer's warranty.
Steel-lined fireplaces are constructed with
1/4" firebox liner, an air chamber in connection
with 8" of masonry. These can be safely used
with wood burning stoves. They contain all the
essential components of a fireplace,
firebox, damper, throat, smoke shelf,
and smoke chamber. Many look identi-
cal to masonry fireplaces and should be
checked carefully before connecting a
stove to them.
Venting a stove directly into a fire-
place does not meet code and should not
be attempted. (This constitutes connec-
tion to another appliance - the fireplace.)
Combustion products will be deposited
and build up in the firebox or fireplace.
The stove warranty will be void with
such an installation. Do not create a
hazard in your home by connecting in
this manner.
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FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Directly connecting the stovepipe into the exist-
ing masonry chimney (figure 15 "Type A" fireplace
conversion) of the fireplace is the only approved
method of installation. This is a complicated and
involved process and to insure safety should only
by done by a qualified installer.
1. An entry hole must be cut through the masonry
and tile liner with minimal damage to the liner.
At least 8" of liner must remain below the entry
position. When locating the stove and stove-
pipe, all minimum clearances must be observed
from combustible surfaces including mantels,
combustible trimwork, ceilings and walls.
Positioning the center of the stove pipe entry
into the chimney 24" below the ceiling should
insure proper clearance for a 6" stovepipe.
2. Install a metal or fire clay (5/8" minimum thick-
ness) thimble. Make sure the thimble is flush
with the inner surface of the chimney liner and
does not protrude into the flue (see figure 10
on page 7).
3. Secure the thimble with refractory mortar. The
thimble should be surrounded by 8" of solid
unit masonry brickwork or 24" of stone.
4. Install the stovepipe into the thimble as far as
possible without extending past the flue lining
(see figures 10 & 11 on pages 7 & 8).
5. A small airspace (about 1/2") should remain
between the stovepipe and thimble to allow for
expansion of the pipe. Seal this airspace with
high-temperature caulking or ceramic wool.
FIG. 15 - Fireplace Conversion
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