Sierra Shenandoah R65-E Installation & Operation Manual page 3

5. M inimum clearances from combustible materials
w ith protection:
The distances betw een the sides and/or back can be
reduced by placing an approved wall protection
panel over the combustible walls.
Consult NFPA 211 for reduced clearances allowed a
proper installation.
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D. Connector Pipe Installation
This connector pipe connects the heater to the
chimney.
On Shenandoah heaters, this pipe should be at
least 6 inches in diameter, 24 gauge, or heavier,
black pipe.
It is recommended that connector pipes be
installed with the crimped end down, including the
section which goes into the heater collar. In this
w ay, any possible creosote form ation will drain
dow n the inside pipe.
(The R65-E comes equipped with a cast iron
damper in the flue collar. You may need to cut
slots in your stove pipe to fit over the damper rod.)
IM PORTANT: ALL PIPE JOINTS AND THE
CONNECTION TO THE HEATER COLLAR SHOULD
BE SECURED W ITH AT LEAST THREE M ETAL
SCREW S.
The connector pipe should be at least 18 inches or
more from combustible materials.
The connector pipe should be as straight and
short as possible (keeping minimum clearances in
mind). It should have no more than tw o 90 degree
elbow s.
The horizontal connectors are required by NFPA
(National Fire Protection Association) No.211 to
have at least ¼ inch rise to the linear foot. It
should be easily accessible for cleaning, and
should not pass through walls, floors or ceiling
w ithout being properly insulated for heat.
The connector pipe should not be installed outside
or through unheated inside areas because
condensation of hot gasses com ing in contact
w ith a cold pipe w ill cause rapid creosote
accumulations.
CHIM NEY CONNECTOR SYSTEM S AND
CLEARANCES FROM COM BUSTIBLE W ALLS FOR
RESIDENTIAL HEATING APPLIANCES
A. M inimum 3.5 inch thick brick masonry all framed
into combustible wall with a minimum of 12 inch
brick separation from clay liner to combustibles.
The fireclay liner shall run from outer surface of
brick to wall, but not beyond the inner surface of the
chimney flue liner and shall be firmly cemented in
place.