Vogelzang TR001B - Manual (Page 13)

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CHIMNEY CONNECTIONS continued …
8”/203 mm of liner must remain below the entry
position. When locating the stove and stovepipe, all
minimum clearances must be observed from com-
bustible surfaces including mantels, combustible
trim work, ceilings and walls. Positioning the center
of the stove pipe entry into the chimney 24”/61cm
below the ceiling should insure proper clearance
for a 6”/152 mm stovepipe.
2. Install a metal or fire clay (5/8”/16mm minimum
thickness) thimble. Make sure the thimble is flush
with the inner surface of the chimney liner and does
not protrude into the flue (see figure 10 on page
9).
3. Secure the thimble with refractory mortar. The
thimble should be surrounded by 12”/305 mm of
solid unit masonry brickwork or 24”/61cm of stone.
4. Install the stovepipe into the thimble as far as pos-
sible without extending past the flue lining (see
figures 10 & 11 on pages 9 & 10).
5. A small airspace (about 1/2”/13 mm) should re-
main 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 address is:
National Fire Protection Association
Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ROUTE THE
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR PIPE THROUGH THE
THROAT OF A FIREPLACE.