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4 VENTING SYSTEM
4.1 General Information
The venting system is the engine that drives your wood heating system. Even the best fireplace will not
function safely and efficiently as intended if not connected to a suitable chimney. The heat in the flue gases
that pass from the fireplace to the chimney is not wasted heat. This heat is what the chimney uses to make
the draft that draws in combustion air and keeps the combustion gases within the fireplace. You can think
of heat in the flue gas as the fuel the chimney uses to make draft.
4.2 Suitable Chimneys
This wood fireplace may be connected to either a factory‐built metal or a masonry chimney. Whether metal
or masonry, the chimney must have a number of characteristics to be suitable. To be suitable, a factory‐
built metal chimney must comply with UL 103HT (U.S.A.), ULC S629 (Canada), ULC S‐604 (Canada) or UL S‐
610 (U.S.A). Factory‐built chimneys are tested as a system with all the necessary components for
installation. The instructions provided with the chimney by its manufacturer are the only reliable source of
installation guidelines. To be safe and effective, the chimney must be installed exactly in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions. Use only components intended for the brand and model of chimney you
are using. Never substitute parts from other chimney brands or build your own components.
This wood fireplace is to be connected to a chimney with an 8" diameter flue passage.
The fireplace may also be connected to a masonry chimney, provided the chimney complies with the
national or local building code. The chimney must have either a clay liner or a listed stainless steel liner. If
the masonry chimney has a square or rectangular liner that is larger in cross sectional area than a round 8"
flue, it should be reduced by relining with a listed 8" stainless steel liner. Do not downsize the flue to less
than 8" unless the venting system is straight and exceeds 25 feet in height
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