CONNECTION THROUGH A MASONRY FIREPLACE
A wood-fired space heater may be connected to a masonry fireplace if:
1.
There is a connector that extends from the heater to the flue liner of the fireplace.
2.
The cross-sectional area of the flue is no more than three times the cross-sectional area of the flue collar of the
room heater.
3.
There is a non-combustible seal below the point of entry of the connector.
4.
The installation conforms to the requirements of your local codes (NFPA211 - USA), (B365 – Canada) Check with
your local regulatory authority as to which methods they will accept.
CONNECTION TO A FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY
The room heater may be connected to a listed factory–built chimney which complies with the requirements of UL 103HT
(USA) or CAN/ULC S629 (Canada). Check with your local regulatory authority for specific requirements. Follow the
chimney manufacturer's instructions when installing a factory-built chimney.
Attic insulation shield
Firestop
Chimney must be enclosed
in living space
Chimney section
Decorator ceiling support
Stove pipe adaptor
Chimney connector
Single wall shown
Heater
Heater
TYPICAL FIREPLACE CONNECTION
Rain Cap
Spark Arrestor
Spark Arrestor
Chimney section
Storm collar
Roof flashing
Locking band
Firestop
TYPICAL FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY INSTALLATION
Flow area of flue is not more
than 3x flow area of flue collar
Listed liner section
Non-combustible seal
Connector extends from
appliance to flue-liner
Cleaning and inspection cap
Stoveboard or pad
Wall Thimble
Stove pipe adaptor
Chimney connector
Single wall shown
Heater
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Rain Cap
Spark Arrestor
Chimney section
Storm collar
Roof flashing
Wall band
Stainless Tee
Adjustable Support
18"
Clearance to combustibles