Vogelzang VG450ELGB - Manual (Page 7)

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CHIMNEY
FLUE
5/8" TILE
CHIMNEY
LINER
MASONRY
CHIMNEY
THIMBLE
COLLAR
6˝ ROUND
24 ga. BLACK
CONNECTOR
STOVEPIPE
8˝ MIN.
LINER
BELOW
ENTRY
HOLE
Fig. 6 - Masonry Chimney Connection
ChImNEY CONNECTIONS
The stove must be connected to either a mason-
ry or manufactured metal chimney built and tested
to the specifications listed on the previous pages.
Chimneys perform two functions:
1). As a means of exhausting smoke and flue
gases which are the result of fuel combustion.
2). The chimney provides “draft” which allows
oxygen to be continuously introduced into the
appliance, so that proper combustion is possible.
This stove relies on natural draft to operate.
NOTICE: Always provide a source of fresh air
into the room where the stove is located. Failure
to do so may result in air starvation of other fuel
burning appliances and the possible development
of hazardous conditions, fire or death.
Your stove itself does not create draft. Draft is
provided by the chimney. To achieve proper draft
your chimney must meet the three minimum height
requirements detailed in figures 7–9. A minimum
of 0.05 w.c. (measured in water column) is required
for proper drafting to prevent back puffing, smoke
spillage, and to maximize performance. (Gauges to
measure draft are readily available at stove stores
and are economical to rent or purchase.)
FaCTOrs suCh as wInD, BarOMeT-
rIC Pressure, Trees, TerraIn anD
ChIMneY TeMPeraTure Can haVe an
aDVerse eFFeCT On The DraFT. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for ex-
ternal factors leading to less than optimal drafting.
Should you have a problem with inadequate
draft, you should contact a licensed heating and
cooling contractor for assistance in solving the
problem.
IMPOrTanT Installation Points
1. Size chimney flue to stove collar. This stove
requires a 6” diameter flue.
2. Never connect this unit to a chimney serv-
ing another appliance.
3. The chimney must meet all minimum
height requirements.
4. Never use a chimney to ventilate a cellar
or basement.
5. Contact your local building authority
for approved methods of installation and any
necessary permits and/or inspections.
Fig. 7 - Chimney Construction Through Attic Space
MasOnrY ChIMneY
Chimney must be a code-approved, ma-
sonry chimney with flue liner. Before using an
existing masonry chimney, clean the chimney,
inspect the flue liner and make any repairs
needed to be sure it is safe to use. Make re-
pairs before attaching the stove. The connector
stove pipe and fittings you will need to connect
directly to a masonry chimney are shown in
figure 6.
If the connector stove pipe must go through a
combustible wall before entering the masonry chim-
ney, consult a qualified mason or chimney dealer.
The installation must conform to local building and
fire codes and latest edition of NFPA 211.
If there is a cleanout opening in the base of the
chimney, close it tightly.