Avalon Firestyles 796-1990 to 1993 - Manual (Page 20)

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FREESTANDING INSTALLATION (Cont.)
Hearth Stove Installation Using a Positive Connection
When installing a freestanding stove into a masonry fireplace that is using a positive connection, certain
precautions should be taken to insure a safe installation. The advantages of this type of connection are
excellent chimney draft and ease of cleaning. A block-off plate is not needed for this type of installation
because the positive connection provides sufficient draft. If one is used, it need not be airtight. The
directions below illustrate one way to install your freestanding stove into a positive connection factory-built
chimney. There are several other alternative methods. Check with your dealer or installer for information
on other options available to you.
1. Install the positive connection (reline) through the masonry chimney according to the manufacturer's
instructions for installation and support. Make sure to follow all of the manufacturer's safety
precautions during assembly. Inspect the masonry chimney and make sure the chimney is in good
and safe condition. If the existing chimney is not in good condition, repairs should be made before
installation. Make sure the masonry fireplace and positive connection conform to all of the rules
outlined in the section titled "CHIMNEY INFORMATION & REGULATIONS".
2. If a block-off plate is desired (optional), follow the directions for making a block-off plate in the section
titled "INSTALLATION OF A FIREPLACE BLOCK-OFF PLATE".
3. Follow all of the clearance regulations for placement of your stove specified in the sections titled
"FREESTANDING INSTALLATION - SPECIFICATIONS" and "PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION -
FREESTANDING ". Furthermore, make sure the stove also meets the specifications listed in the
sections titled "FIREPLACE INSERT - SPECIFICATIONS" and "PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION -
MASONRY FIREPLACE INSERT" for clearance to the masonry fireplace.
4. If you are using a block-off plate, slide the pipe into the plate up through the damper. If you are not
using a block-off plate, make sure the last segment of the positive connection will reach the stove
once it is in place.
5. You may now place your stove into position so that it lines up with the chimney connector.
6. With the connector in place, you now have completed the positive connection for your insert. It is a
good idea to check your connection by trying to rock the chimney connector back and forth. If it feels
snug, a good connection is established. If you can feel some play when you rock it back in forth,
make sure that the insert is properly aligned and that the connector fits tight in the flue collar on the
top of the stove.
7. Check the diagram on the following page. Make sure all of the items listed are complete.
Follow these directions in reverse order for periodic inspection and cleaning.
WARNING: Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance.
Do not use makeshift compromises in the installation.