Installation Of Single Wall Chimney Connector - Drolet Eldorado DB02610 Installation And Operation Manual

Eldorado Installation and Operation Manual Eldorado Installation and Operation Manual

8.6.1 Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector

Installation of Single Wall Chimney Connector
The chimney connector assembly has been called 'the weak link' in the safety of wood The chimney connector assembly has been called 'the weak link' in the safety of wood The chimney connector assembly has been called 'the weak link' in the safety of wood
heating systems because failure to install the connector properly (which has been common stems because failure to install the connector properly (which has been common stems because failure to install the connector properly (which has been common
in the past) can result in house fires. in the past) can result in house fires.
The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the stove to the base of the The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the stove to the base of the The best flue pipe assembly is one that rises straight up from the stove to the base of the
chimney with no elbows. Straight assemblies are less likely to cause problems like smoke chimney with no elbows. Straight assemblies
roll-out when the door is opened for loading. They are also more stable and easier to out when the door is opened for loading. They are also more stable and easier to out when the door is opened for loading. They are also more stable and easier to
maintain than assemblies with elbows. Horizontal runs of flue pipe should be avoided maintain than assemblies with elbows. Horizontal runs of flue pipe should be avoided maintain than assemblies with elbows. Horizontal runs of flue pipe should be avoided
where possible because they reduce chimney draft. where possible because they reduce chimn
Use 45° elbows where possible, instead of 90° s where possible, instead of 90° elbows.
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are less likely to cause problems like smoke