Operation - Lexington Forge SSW30FTAL Owner's Manual

OPERATION

CHIMNEY
REFER TO CHIMNEY AND CHIMNEY CONNECTOR MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
Contact your local building authority for approved methods of installation
1. This appliance requires a masonry or pre-manufactured chimney listed to ULCS629 (Canada) and UL 103 HT (USA) sized
correctly.
2. If a masonry chimney is used it is advisable to have your chimney inspected for cracks and check the general condition before you
install your unit. Re-lining may be required to reduce fl ue diameter to the appropriate functional size.
3. The chimney should extend at least 3' (914 mm) above the highest point where it passes through the roof, and at least 2' (610 mm)
higher than any portion of a building within 10' (3 m). Figure 13.
4. The chimney connector shall not pass through an attic, roof space, closet, concealed space, fl oor, ceiling, wall or any partition of
combustible construction.
5. The minimum overall height of your chimney should be 15' (5M) from the fl oor.
6. Do not use makeshift compromises during installation.
At the very least, inspect the chimney connector and chimney at least once every two months during the heating season to determine
if a buildup of creosote or soot has occurred. If a signifi cant layer of creosote has accumulated (1/8" (3mm) or more], or if soot has
accumulated, either should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fi re. Failure to keep the chimney and connector system clean
can result in a serious chimney fi re.
The conditions for a chimney fi re develop as follows: When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which
combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney fl ue of a slow burning
fi re. As a result creosote residue accumulates on the fl ue lining. Creosote is a fl ammable and, when ignited, make an extremely hot fi re
within the fl ue system which can damage the chimney and overheat adjacent combustible material.
To reduce the amount of creosote that may form, remember to provide adequate air for combustion and to strive for small, intense fi res
rather than large smoldering ones.
14
0 TO 10'
2' Min.
3' Min.
Reference
Point
Figure 13: The 2'-3'-10' Chimney Rule
0 TO 10'
2' Min.
3' Min.
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