M&G DuraVent DuraTech® Canada - Manual (Page 2)

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Wood
Type
Ability To Create
Long Lasting Coals
Sparks Fragrance Heating
Qualities
Black Locust Excellent Very Few Slight Excellent
Maple Excellent Few Good Excellent
Oak Excellent Few Fair Excellent
Hickory Excellent Moderate Slight Excellent
Beech Good Few Slight Excellent
Cherry Excellent Few Excellent Good
Apple Excellent Few Excellent Good
Elm Good Very Few Fair Good
Ash Good Few Slight Good
Birch Good Moderate Slight Good
Hemlock Low Many Good Fair
Pine Poor Moderate Good Fair
Cedar Poor Many Good Fair
BURNING SMART
How you burn wood in your stove or fireplace directly affects the
formation of creosote. Smaller, hotter fires are better than large,
smouldering ones. Fast, effective start ups are important, as is the
moisture content of the wood. Ideally, you should use seasoned
wood with a moisture content of 20 25%. A surface thermometer is
an excellent investment. Properly seasoned wood can produce 8,600
BTUs per pound.
APPLICATIONS
DURATECH CANADA (DTC) chimney has been designed for use with wood,
gas, oil and coal in residential, commercial and industrial applications.
DURATECH CANADA (DTC) has been listed to ULC-S629 , 2100 F in
diameter 6,7 and 8 inches for wood/coal application . Note that for
interior enclosed installation, premium shield are required around
the chimney. Refer to specific Canadian installation section for proper
installation.
DURATECH CANADA (DTC) is also designed for use with gas or oil
fired heating appliances such as furnace, hot water heaters and other
appliances, as per ULC-S604 standards in diameter 5 to 10 inches.
In these types of installations, no premium shields are required even
where the chimney is enclosed.
If you are planning to install a wood stove, we recommend that you:
1. Choose a stove that bears the label of a testing laboratory (such as
UL, CSA, WH, ULC or ICBO).
2. Choose the right size stove. Do not buy one larger than you need.
3. Connect only one appliance to a chimney.
4. Never overfire your stove. If any part of the stove or stove pipe is
glowing red, then you are overfiring. Immediately close the stove’s
dampers until the system cools. The high temperature caused by
overfiring can permanently damage the stove and stove pipe and may
overheat nearby combustible walls and furniture.
5. Install the stove and stove pipe as described in the installation
instructions accompanying the stove. Be certain to maintain the
required clearances to combustible construction.
6. Keep your flue gases between 300°F and 500°F. This will maximize
efficiency while minimizing condensation and creosote formation. Do
not fill your stove with wood and allow it to smoulder for 8 to 10 hours.
This condition produces large amounts of creosote in the chimney.
7. Do not burn sea driftwood or treated wood. These combustibles are
highly corrosive to all types of stainless steel.
FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE
DURATECH CANADA (DTC) in Canada is also suitable for use with closed
or opened certified fireplaces.
Note that the premium shields are normally not required for factory-
built fireplace installation, including interior chase.
When doing so please refer to the fireplace installation instructions to
install the chimney.
WOOD AND COAL STOVES
OUR PRODUCTS LIVE UP TO OUR NAME
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have just purchased one of the safest chimneys
in North America. Designed with care, using the latest
technology, it has been manufactured in accordance
with ISO International Standards of Quality. The
chimney is easy to install and all parts of the system
are built to fit perfectly with each other. If you’re
handy, know how to use a few simple tools and have
some basic carpentry skills, you can install your
DURATECH CANADA (DTC) chimney yourself over one
weekend. Or you can hire a professional to do the job.
WARNING
A MAJOR CAUSE OF CHIMNEY-RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN
REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS CHIMNEY BE INSTALLED
ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Clearance
The clearances stated in this guide are minimum requirements: if more
space is available, use it. Minimum clearances mean leaving unobstructed
air space. Do not fill these spaces with any material whatsoever, especially
not insulating material. If you insulate your attic later, be sure to maintain
the necessary clearance.
Inspection
Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions, installation
inspection and permit that may be required in your area.
Replacement Parts
If a component of your chimney system is damaged it must be replaced
by an identical one from Duravent.
NOT ALL WOOD IS CREATED EQUAL
Some types of wood have greater energy potential than others. Some
logs will give you a hot, crackling fire, others will burn longer and more
evenly. Choose the type of flame you prefer. The following table shows
how different types of wood burn.
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