American Energy Systems Ovation - Manual (Page 26)

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CHIMNEY
It is extremely important that an Ovation stove be vented into a non defective, clean, and properly
lined masonry chimney. The masonry chimney system must conform to all local building codes.
In the event a masonry chimney is not used, a listed factory-built chimney suitable for use with
solid fuels should be used. This listed factory-built chimney system must conform to ULC-S629
(Canada) or UL 103HT (United States.) FIGURE 9 shows clearances required for various
freestanding installations of Ovation stoves.
Connect the Ovation appliance to an approved chimney system with a connection as short as
possible using six inch (150mm), 24 gauge or heavier, single or double-wall black or blued steel
smoke pipe. Attachments and connections of the chimney sections should be completed with a
minimum of three sheet metal screws to the stove and to each adjoining section. Connection to a
masonry chimney must be by a metal or masonry thimble cemented in place. All chimney
connectors must slope upwards, ¼” rise per foot. If passing through a combustible wall, a UL
Listed insulated wall thimble must be used. The total chimney connector length should not exceed
40% of the chimney height above the stove. DO NOT CONNECT ANY OVATION
APPLIANCE TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
FIGURE 10, FIGURE 11, and FIGURE 12 illustrate various chimney connections for both
masonry and factory-built chimney applications. If installations require something different than
one of these illustrated methodologies, please contact a local code official and a professional
installer to ensure the proposed installation is code approved.
FIGURE 10: MASONRY CHIMNEY FIGURE 11: CEILING SUPPORT (interior)
FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEY
For any factory-built chimney installation, in conjunction with an Ovation freestanding woodstove,
the homeowner should refer to the chimney manufacturer’s instructions. It is important that in
addition to manufacturer’s instructions, the homeowner follow all national and local codes during
the installation process.