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3. At no time should a floor protector be placed on top of carpeting. Carpeting must be removed
and the floor protection should sit directly on the uncarpeted portion of the mobile home floor.
Floor protection should extend to the front, sides, back, and under the chimney connector as
defined for a specific model listed in this manual. In the event there are floor protection
questions, contact Country Flame or one of its local authorized dealers for assistance.
MOBILE HOME CHIMNEY AND DUCTS
1. ALL chimney connectors, parts, attachments, and ducts should by TYPE L or PL rated vent.
One of the UL 641 criteria is that a Type L or PL chimney component withstands temperatures
that do not exceed 570
O F. Mobile home stove and chimney restrictions are that: (a) regular
thin walled stovepipe is not permitted, (b) roof systems cannot be weakened when installing a
chimney system, (c) a chimney cap and spark arrester are mandatory, and (d) the chimney must
be strong enough to withstand normal area wind velocities.
2. There are many vent pipe manufacturers providing excellent products that meet government
listing requirements. Each type and brand meets many various application criteria and has
specific installation requirements. Further, each chimney manufacturer provides excellent
written instructions on HOW TO install a chimney system. This information should aid the
homeowner in ensuring a certified professional completes the job properly. If there are
questions, contact Country Flame or a local authorized dealer. If additional information is
required, a search of the internet will provide plenty of valuable information. An example of an
informative and excellent vent system site is
www.meta-fab.com .
3. A complete chimney system should include a HUD approved spark arresting chimney cap, a
storm collar, a roof flashing, an attic radiation shield (if needed), a chimney support box, a
ceiling finish collar, an approved chimney connector, and other parts required by site specific
conditions. There will be clearance differences presented in both the Harvester and vent pipe
manufacturers’ product literature. ALWAYS use the larger clearance requirement when
installing a Harvester system into a mobile home.
4. A mobile home vent system must serve only one appliance. The vent system must extend at
least 1 foot above the highest point on the roofline where it passes through the roof. The vent
system should be at least 2 feet higher than any part of a roof or building within a 10-foot
clearance around the chimney. The minimum chimney vertical height is 8 feet and the
maximum chimney vertical height is 25 feet as measured from the top of a specific Harvester
model stove to the chimney flue exit. REMEMBER: The structural integrity of a mobile home
wall and roof must be maintained during installation of a Harvester stove. Country Flame
strongly discourages the removal or cutting of roof trusses or other structural components of a
mobile home in order to install a stove. Consult local code.
5. To comply with over-the-road height limitations and to protect the chimney system and roof
from damage remove all above roof chimney parts during transport of a motor home. Use only
noncombustible material to seal all chimney system joints to prevent cold air leakage into a
mobile home. Refer to local codes or with an authorized local Country Flame dealer to obtain
the name of approved noncombustible sealants.
6. Many chimney manufacturers provide pellet (all fuel) vent system kits that contain basic items.
These mobile home vent systems kits are not all-inclusive. A homeowner should consult with a
certified professional. Additional pellet vent system parts will be required to handle variations
in local codes, site-specific mobile home issues, ceiling height, ceiling slope, roof pitch, attic
insulation, attic height, and surrounding objects. Use a certified professional to install a