Vogelzang TR003 - Manual (Page 10)

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CHIMNEY CONNECTIONS continued …
or a knowledgeable inspector. Consult your insurance
company if you cannot find a qualified expert.
CAUTION: Not all fireplaces are suitable
for conversion to a wood stove. Check
with a qualified expert.
Many prefabricated fireplaces are of the “zero-
clearance fireplace” category. These consist of mul-
tilayered metal construction. They are designed with
enough insulation and/or air cooling on the base, back
and sides so they can be safely installed in direct con-
tact with combustible floors and walls. Although many
prefabricated fireplaces carry endorsements from na-
tionally recognized organizations for use as fireplaces,
they have not been tested for connection to wood stove
heaters. Connecting a stove to such a device will void
the manufacturer’s warranty.
Steel-lined fireplaces are constructed with
1/4” firebox liner, an air chamber in connection with 8”
of masonry. These can be safely used with wood burn-
ing stoves. They contain all the essential components
of a fireplace, firebox, damper, throat, smoke shelf,
and smoke chamber. Many look identical to masonry
fireplaces and should be checked carefully before con-
necting a stove to them.
Venting a stove directly into a fireplace does not
meet code and should not be attempted. (This consti-
tutes connection to another appliance - the fireplace.)
Combustion products will be deposited and build up in
the firebox or fireplace. The stove warranty will be void
with such an installation. Do not create a hazard in your
home by connecting in this manner.
Positioning the center of the stove pipe entry into
the chimney 24” below the ceiling should insure
proper clearance for a 6” stovepipe.
2. Install a metal or fire clay (5/8” 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 4 on page 6).
3. Secure the thimble with refractory mortar. The
thimble should be surrounded by 12” of solid unit
masonry brickwork or 24” of stone.
4. Install the stovepipe into the thimble as far as pos-
sible without extending past the flue lining (see
figures 4 & 6 on pages 6 & 7).
5. A small airspace (about 1/2”) should remain
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:
Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
FIG. 10 - Fireplace Conversion
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Directly connecting the stovepipe into
the existing masonry chimney (figure
10 “Type A” fireplace conversion) of the
fireplace is the only approved method
of installation. This is a complicated and
involved process and to insure safety
should only by done by a qualified in-
staller.
1. An entry hole must be cut through
the masonry and tile liner with mini-
mal damage to the liner. At least 8”
of liner must remain below the entry
position. When locating the stove and
stovepipe, all minimum clearances
must be observed from combustible
surfaces including mantels, combus-
tible trim work, ceilings and walls.