Quadra-Fire YOSEMITE-MBK Owner's Manual page 17

Thimble
Site constructed for masonry chimney installation:
Components
• A minimum length of 12 inches [305mm] (longer for thicker
walls) of solid insulated factory-built chimney length con-
structed to UL 103 Type HT 6 inch (152mm) inside diam-
eter. Chimney needs to extend a minimum of 2 inches
(51mm) from the interior wall and a minimum of 1 inch
(25mm) from the exterior wall.
• Wall spacer, trim collar and wall band to fit solid pack
chimney selected.
• Minimum 8 inch (203mm) diameter clay liner section (if
not already present in chimney) and refractory mortar.
Air Clearances
• Masonry chimney clearance must meet NFPA 211 mini-
mum requirement of 2 inches (51mm) to sheet metal sup-
ports and combustibles.
• Minimum of 1 inch (25mm) clearance around the chimney
connector.
• Top of wall opening is a minimum of 13-1/2 inches
(343mm) from ceiling or 4-1/2 inches (114mm) below
minimum clearance specified by chimney connector man-
ufacturer. NFPA 211 minimum vertical clearance of 18
inches (457mm) from chimney connector and ceiling or
minimum recommended by chimney connector manufac-
turer. Figure 17.1.
Instructions:
1. Open inside wall at proper height for the chimney con-
nector to entry the masonry chimney. Figure 17.1
2. Entry hole to masonry chimney must be lined with an 8
inch (203mm) minimum diameter clay liner, or equiva-
lent, secured with refractory mortar.
3. Construct a 17 inch x 17 inch (432mm x 432mm) outside
dimension frame from 2 x 2 framing lumber to fit into wall
opening. Inside opening of frame should be no less than
14 inch x 14 inch (356mm x 356mm). Figure 17.1.
4. Attach the wall spacer to the chimney side of the frame.
5. Nail the frame into the wall opening. The spacer should
be on the chimney side.
6. Insert the section of the solid insulated chimney into the
outer wall of the masonry chimney.
7. Tightly secure the length of the solid insulated chimney
with the wall band to the masonry chimney.
8. Insert a section of chimney connector into the chimney.
Make sure it does not protrude past the edge of the clay
chimney liner inside the chimney.
9. Seal the end of the chimney connector to the clay liner
with refractory mortar.
10. Install trim collar around the sold pack chimney section.
December 20, 2011
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Minimum18.0"
17.0" OD
14.0" ID
Center of Hole
Thimble
Include depth
of hearth pad
Figure 17.1
Trim Collar
Chimney Section
with 2 inch
(51mm)
Clearance to
Combustibles
Figure 17.2 - Solid Pack Chimney with Metal Sup-
ports as a Thimble
Fire Risk.
Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles between
spacers.
• ALWAYS maintain specified clearances around
venting and spacers.
• Install spacers as specified.
Failure to keep insulation or other material away from
vent pipe may cause fire.
7004-187I
Yosemite Wood Stove
C L
ceiling
13.5" below ceiling to top
of opening
Wall
or top of opening is a min.of
4.5" below min.clearance
specified by connector mfg.
NFPA 211
1.5 2x2 framing stud
2.0 min air clearance
1.0 min air clearance
4.5
1.5"
8.0"
1.5"
Chimney
Wood Studs Used
Connector
for Framing - Spaced
2 inch (51mm)
clearance from
Masonry Chimney
WARNING
2.0"
1.0"
C L
1.0"
2.0"
Fire Clay Flue
Liner
with Airspace
Masonry
Chimney
Wall Spacer
Wall Band to
Secure Chimney
Section
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