Fireplace Installation - Vogelzang International VG820E Heartwood Owner's Manual

ChImNEY CONNECTIONS continued ...
carefully before connecting a stove to them.
Venting a stove directly into a fireplace does
not meet code and should not be attempted. (This
constitutes connection to another appliance - the
fireplace.) Combustion products will be deposited
and build up in the firebox or fireplace. The stove
warranty will be void with such an installation. Do
not create a hazard in your home by connecting in
this manner.

FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Directly connecting the stovepipe into the exist-
ing masonry chimney (figure 12 "Type A" fireplace
conversion) of the fireplace is the only approved
method of installation. This is a complicated and
involved process and to insure safety should only
by done by a qualified installer.
1. An entry hole must be cut through the masonry
and tile liner with minimal damage to the liner.
At least 8" of liner must remain below the entry
position. When locating the stove and stove-
pipe, all minimum clearances must be observed
from combustible surfaces including mantels,
combustible trimwork, ceilings and walls.
Positioning the center of the stove pipe entry
into the chimney 24" below the ceiling should
insure proper clearance for a 6" stovepipe.
2. Install a metal or fire clay (5/8" minimum thick-
ness) thimble. Make sure the thimble is flush
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with the inner surface of the chimney liner and
does not protrude into the flue (see figure 7 on
page 4).
3. Secure the thimble with refractory mortar. The
thimble should be surrounded by 8" of solid
unit masonry brickwork or 24" of stone.
4. Install the stovepipe into the thimble as far as
possible without extending past the flue lining
(see figures 7 & 8 on pages 4 & 5).
5. A small airspace (about 1/2") should remain
between the stovepipe and thimble to allow for
expansion of the pipe. Seal this airspace with
high-temperature caulking or ceramic wool.
6. Secure and seal the damper in the closed posi-
tion using high-temp caulking, ceramic wool,
or furnace cement. Also check to see if the
chimney has a cleanout. If it does, make sure it
is closed and sealed as well. A leaky cleanout
will greatly reduce draft efficiency.
If you have any questions regarding venting
your stove, contact the manufacturer or contact
the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
and request a copy of the latest editions of NFPA
Standard 211 and NFPA Standard 908. Their ad-
dress is:
Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
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