Installing Chimney Components - Quadra-Fire Explorer II Medium EXPLRMED-MBK Installation Manual

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Solid Pack Chimney with Metal Supports as a Thimble
(Cont'd)
Min. Chimney Clearance to
Wall Spacer and
Combustibles - 2 inch (51mm)
Chimney Flue
Liner
Fireclay
Liner or
Equivalent
Masonry Chimney
Constructed to NFPA 211
Figure 13.1
Chimney Height / Rise and Run
This product was designed for and tested on a 6 inch (152mm)
chimney, 14 to 16 feet (420-480cm) high, (includes stove
height) measured from the base of the appliance. The further
your stack height or diameter varies from this configuration,
the possibility of performance problems exists.
Chimney height may need to be increased by 2 - 3% per
each 1000 feet above sea level. It is not recommended to
use offsets or elbows at altitudes above 4000 feet above sea
level or when there are other factors that affect flue draft.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Inspection of Chimney:
• Chimney must be in good condition.
• Meets minimum standard of NFPA 211
• Factory-built chimney must be 6 inch (152mm) UL103 HT.
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk.
• DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY
FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION
DUCT OR SYSTEM.
May allow flue gases to enter the house.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or main-
tenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to the
owner's information manual provided with this appliance. For
assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer,
service agency or your dealer.
February 18, 2014
Min. Clearance
2 inch (51mm)
1 inch (25mm) Air
Space to Chimney
Section
Chimney
Connector
Chimney Section
Trim Collar
Wall Band
Wall Spacer
Explorer II Medium Wood Stove
C. Installing Chimney Components
Chimney Connector
Single wall connector or stove pipe.
This must be at least 24 gauge mild steel or 26 gauge blue
steel. The sections must be attached to the appliance and to
each other with the crimped (male) end pointing toward the
stove. All joints, including the connection at the flue collar,
should be secured with 3 sheet metal screws. Make sure
to follow the minimum clearances to combustibles. Where
passage through the wall, or partition of combustible con-
struction is desired in Canada, the installation shall conform
to CAN/CSA-B365.
Factory-built listed chimney connector (vented).
A listed connector (vented) must be used when installing this
unit in a mobile home. The listed connectors must conform
to each other to ensure a proper fit and seal.
Crimped
Toward
Stove
Figure 13.2 Chimney Connector (Stove Pipe)
Fire Risk.
Follow Chimney Connector Manufacturer's
Instructions for Proper Installation.
ONLY use connector:
• Within the room, between appliance and ceiling or wall.
Connector shall NOT pass through:
• Attic or roof space
• Closet or similar concealed space
• Floor or ceiling
Maintain minimum clearances to combustibles
7061-197B
Flue Gas
End
Direction
Secure pipe sections with a
minimum of 3 screws
WARNING
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