Chimney Connection - Intertek Jøtul C 550 CB Rockland Operating Instructions Manual

Chimney Connection Requirements
The insert must be connected to a code-approved
masonry chimney or listed factory-built fireplace
chimney with a direct (positive) flue connector into
the first chimney liner section. The chimney size
should not be less than, nor more than, three times
greater than the cross-sectional area of the flue
collar.
The optional Jøtul Draw-Down Adaptor Kit
156073 is available to ease connection of the
chimney liner with the flue collar.
A positive connection must be made between
the fireplace insert and the chimney by one of the
following approved methods.
U.S. Only Requirements:
1. The insert must be connected to a code-approved
masonry chimney with a direct (positive) flue
connector into the first chimney liner section.
2. The cross-sectional area of the chimney flue may
not be less than the cross-sectional area of the
flue collar..
3. A sealed block-off plate must be installed at the
damper area of the existing fireplace, unless
the liner is connected directly to the top of the
chimney. See fig. 8.
4. For internal chimneys, (no sides of the chimney
exposed to the outside below the roofline,)
a positive connection into the first flue tile is
acceptable provided the tile is no larger than 8" x 12".
Apply sealant
around damper
opening
Damper
Frame
Figure 8. Positive Chimney Connection with an
example of a damper block-off plate - U.S. only.
Flex
Connector
Adjustable
Sealing Plate
Locking
Bracket
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5. For external chimneys, (one or more sides are
exposed to the outside below the roof line,
including garages), a positive connection to the
first flue tile is acceptable provided the tile is no
larger than 8" x 8".
6. A 6", 7", or 8" stainless steel liner, extending the
full height of the chimney, is required for those
installations where the flue tile is greater than
8" x 12" for internal chimneys, or 8" x 8" for
external chimneys. In such cases, a damper block-
off plate is not required.
Canada Requirement:
The insert must be installed with a continuous
chimney liner of 6" (152 mm) diameter extending
from the fireplace insert to the top of the chimney.
The chimney liner must conform to the Class 3
requirements of CAN/ULC-S635, Standard for Lining
Systems for Existing Masonry or Factory-Built
Chimneys and Vents, or CAN/ULC-S640, Standard for
Lining Systems for New Masonry Chimneys.
See fig. 9.
Do not use aluminum or galvanized steel pipe for
chimney connection components - these materials
are not suitable for use with solid fuel.
Attach Fireplace
Conversion
Notice Plate
to Rear Wall of
10/2/14
Flex
Connector
Pipe
extends at
least into
the first
flue tile
Fireplace
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