Stove Set-Up - Lexington Forge SSW30FTAL Owner's Manual

STOVE SET-UP

1. Check that all brick and tubes are in place.
2. Select the proper location for the stove. These appliances must not be installed any closer than the minimum clearance to
combustible materials shown on page 11 of this manual. The stove must be installed on a non-combustible surface as shown on
page 11 of this manual.
3. Remove packing material and packing labels from glass.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT AND NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE
REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN AN UNSAFE INSTALLATION
4. If non-combustible materials have been installed on the walls, obtain the minimum clearances from either the manufacturer of
these materials or the local building inspectors offi ce.
5. Install the stovepipe INSIDE the fl ue collar on the top of the stove between the stove and chimney.
DO NOT use a grate to elevate the fi re.
6.
STOVE PIPE
1. Make sure your chimney and chimney connector meets safety codes. Check with authorities having jurisdiction in your area.
2. All pipe sections must be connected with the male end (crimped end) toward the stove.
3. Fasten the stove pipe to the fl ue collar by the use of three sheet metal screws. Do the same at each additional joint to make the
entire installation rigid.
4. Maintain the required diameter fl ue for the entire installation.
5. If you are connecting the stove to an old masonry fl ue, be sure to have it inspected for cracks and general condition. Resizing
with a stainless steel liner may be required.
6. It is recommended that no more than two 90 degree bends be used in the stovepipe installation. More than two 90 degree bends
may decrease the amount of draw and possible cause smoke spillage.
7. A damper is not required in this installation. Remove any damper plate in the chimney or secure in the OPEN position.
8. Single wall fl ue pipe assemblies must not exceed 10 feet (3 meters) in overall length.
NOTES ON CHIMNEY AND STOVEPIPE INSULATIONS:
Maintaining a clean chimney is important. Chimneys should be inspected regularly for creosote buildup. A straight chimney is easier
to clean than one with 45 or 90 degree bends. A bend requires the pipe to be removed for cleaning. The stove baffl e must be removed
when cleaning the chimney. Chimney sweepings will build up on top of baffl e causing a blocked fl ue and/or a fi re hazard.
Steel Chimney
Most factory made "Class A" steel chimneys have a layer of insulation around the inner fl ue. This insulation keeps the smoke warm
and protects the surrounding structure from the high fl ue temperatures. Because the insulation is less dense than masonry, the inner
steel liner warms up more quickly than masonry chimney; this makes the steel chimney support a good draft more quickly than
masonry does.
Indoor/Outdoor Location
Because the chimney's function is to keep the smoke warm, it is best to locate it inside the house. This location uses the house as
insulation for the fl ue and allows some radiant heat release form the fl ue into the home. Since an interior chimney doesn't continuously
lose its heat to the outdoors, less heat from the stove is required to get it warm and keep it warm.
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