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Fig. 8 - Chimney Construction Through roof
Fig. 9 - Chimney Connection to Firebox
Through Masonry wall
ChImNEY CONNECTIONS continued …
ManuFaCTureD ChIMneY
REFER TO CHIMNEY AND CHIMNEY
CONNECTOR MAKER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR
INSTALLATION AND USE.
Use only 6˝ diameter manufactured chimney
system listed to UL 103 HT. Chimney made to this
listing is High Temperature rated to 2100 degrees
Fahrenheit. Use chimney from only one manu-
facturer. Never mix brands. Carefully follow the
chimney manufacturer’s stated requirements and
clearances. Use the chimney manufacturer’s attic
guards, roof supports, flashing and fire stops when
passing through a ceiling. Use a listed thimble
when passing through a combustible wall. Do not
use makeshift compromises during installation.
WARNINg: DO NOT USE A SINglE-WAll CON-
NECTOR PIPE AS A ChImNEY!
When using a pre-existing chimney, have it’s
condition and installation inspected before using.
Make sure that the chimney meets all of the UL rat-
ing requirements listed above. Be aware that not all
manufactured chimney is of the UL 103 HT type.
NOTE: It is recommended that you contact a
licensed heating and cooling contractor (consult
your local yellow pages) for chimney installation.
Manufactured chimney with the proper re-
quired UL listing is available from most home
centers, hardware stores, and HVAC supply stores.
If you have access to the internet, you may
wish to view chimney manufacturers’ informa-
tion on-line. See, www.duravent.com, www.
selkirkinc.com, or www.mtlfab.com.
VenTInG TO eXIsTInG FIrePlaCe
In some instances, people desire to convert an
existing fireplace for stove use. Usually, safe con-
nection to an existing masonry chimney requires
more work than using a prefabricated chimney.
The existing fireplace must be closed and sealed at
the damper with high-temperature caulk, ceramic
wool, or furnace cement. Prior to installation, clean
and inspect the existing flue and smoke shelf. In-
stallation should be designed so the system can be
dismantled for periodic cleaning and inspection.
Before conversion, make sure the existing chimney
is structurally sound, the chimney incorporates a
flue liner and make sure it is in good condition.
(A flue liner consists of clay tile that protects the
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