Avalon Firestyles 796-1990 to 1993 - Manual (Page 22)

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FREESTANDING INSTALLATION (Cont.)
Hearth Stove Installation Using a Direct Connection
Using the direct connection between your hearth stove and masonry chimney allows you to use your
existing chimney with a minimum of installation work. An airtight seal must be made with a block-off plate
to insure that your chimney will draw the smoke out of the appliance. The directions below illustrate one
way to install your freestanding stove into a direct connection. There are several other alternative
methods. Check with your dealer or installer for information on other options available to you.
1. Inspect the masonry chimney and follow all the rules outlined in the section titled "CHIMNEY
INFORMATION & REGULATIONS". Make sure the chimney is inspected and found in good and safe
condition. If the existing chimney is not in good condition, repairs should be made before installation.
2. Follow the directions for making a block-off plate in the section titled "INSTALLATION OF A
FIREPLACE BLOCK-OFF PLATE".
3. Follow all of the clearance regulations for placement of your stove specified in the sections titled
"FREESTANDING INSTALLATION - SPECIFICATIONS" and "PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION -
FREESTANDING " . Furthermore, make sure the stove also meets the specifications listed in the
sections titled "FIREPLACE INSERT - SPECIFICATIONS" and "PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION -
MASONRY FIREPLACE INSERT" for clearance to the masonry fireplace.
4. Once the plate is in position, slide the pipe into the plate up through the damper. It must extend up to
the flue liner or at least one foot past the block-off plate.
5. You may now position the hearth stove and connector pipe so that it can be easily joined with the pipe
coming from the flue opening.
6. With the connector in place, you have now completed the direct connection for your insert. It is a good
idea to check your connection by trying to rock the chimney connector back and forth. If it feels snug,
a good connection is established. If you can feel some play when you rock it back in forth, make sure
that the stove is properly aligned and that the connector fits tight in the flue collar on the top of the
stove.
7. Take a look at the figure on the following page. Make sure all of the items listed are complete.
Follow these directions in reverse order for periodic inspection and cleaning.
WARNING: Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance.
Do not use makeshift compromises in the installation.