Vermont Casting 2170 - Manual (Page 7)

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Dutchwest Seneca
2006063
Thimble
Sleeve
Elbow
Flue
Keep
Sleeve
End Flush
with Flue
Tile
Thimble
Flue Liner
Chimney
Connector
ST243
Fig. 6 The thimble, made of either ceramic or metal, must be
cemented in place securely.
Fireplace Installations -
Above the Fireplace
In this installation, the chimney connector rises from
the stove, turns ninety degrees, and goes back into the
fireplace chimney. The liner of the fireplace chimney
should extend at least to the point at which the chim-
ney connector enters the chimney. Follow all the
guidelines for installing a chimney connector into a
freestanding masonry chimney, and pay special
attention to these additional points:
• Check the stove and chimney connector clearances
to combustible mantel or trim materials. Use the
necessary combination of mantel, trim, and connec-
tor heat shields to provide the required clearances.
(Fig. 7)
• Double-check connector clearance from the ceiling.
• The fireplace damper must be closed and sealed to
prevent room air from being drawn up the flue,
reducing the draft. However, it must be possible to
re-open the damper to inspect or clean the chimney.
Fireplace Installations -
Through the Fireplace
If the height of your fireplace opening is at least 30
inches, you may install a Seneca through the opening
using a “positive connection” kit available from your
local dealer. These kits ensure a tight fit between the
stove flue collar and the chimney flue.
Fireplace installations, whether connected to the flue
above or through the fireplace opening, have special
clearance requirements to adjacent trim and the
mantel.
You will find the required safe clearances for Seneca
fireplace installation on Page 10.
Floor protection requirements also apply to fireplace
installation. Be sure to review the floor protection
requirements on Page 8.
Flue Liner
Extend Chimney
Connector to the First
Tile of the Flue Liner
Observe
Miniumum Clearances
Damper
Plate is
Remvoed
or Locked
in Open
Position
Close Off the
Damper
Opening with
Sheet Metal
and Sealant
ST245a
Fig. 8 The connector passes through the fireplace to enter
flue. Special Fireplace Adapter Kits to simplify fireplace
installations are available from your local dealer.
Fireplace
Adapter Kit
Wall Pass-Throughs
Whenever possible, design your installation so the
connector does not pass through a combustible wall. If
you must use a wall pass-through in your installation,
check with your building inspector before you begin
and construct it in accordance with local building
codes. Also check with the chimney connector manu-
facturer for any specific requirements.
Accessories are available for use as wall pass-
throughs. If using one of these, make sure it has been
tested and listed for use as a wall pass-through.
In the United States, the national Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) has established guidelines for
passing chimney connectors through combustible walls.
24"
(610mm)
Chimney
Connector Shield
Block-Off Plate
Chimney Connector
ST244b
Fig. 7 The connector enters flue above the fireplace. If the
clearance between the chimney connector and either the
mantel and/or the ceiling is inadequate, special protective
shields will be required.