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1.7 Connecting the stove to a masonry chimney
A wall sleeve should be bricked securely into the wall of the chimney at the appropriate
height and the stovepipe inserted centrally. The pipe must not extend into the actual chimney
opening, but rather must reach only to the inside of the chimney aperture. The gap between
the stovepipe and sleeve must be sealed using glass bre packing rope.
Only use stovepipe components that comply to National and Local Building Regulations.
1.8 Connecting to a stainless steel insulated chimney system
If your installation involves taking the chimney straight up and through the ceiling, you must
comply with National, Local Building Regulations or ue manufacturers instructions concerning clearances to combustible materials such as walls, oor joists and ceilings. The joint
between the stove ue collar and the stovepipe must also be sealed using the glass bre
rope provided. It is important that the insulated ue system is properly supported both at
ceiling level and at roof level.
THE STOVE MUST NOT BEAR THE WEIGHT OF THE CHIMNEY SYSTEM (See chimney manufacturer’s instructions). Excessive weight on the stove will inhibit expansion and could lead
to damage of the stove top. Damage caused to the stove in this way would not be covered
by the manufacturers guarantee.
In the event that a chimney re occurs as a result of faulty operation or prolonged use of
damp wood fuel, close the air vents completely and contact your local re department
immediately.
Be aware of the following:
Cleaning procedure: Discuss this with chimney sweep or qualied installer prior
to or during the stove installation
Chimney draft: If the chimney draft is naturally poor it is better to install the
ue from the top of the stove so as to minimise any internal resistance of the
ue gases.
Avoid having any more than 2 bends in the ue system and limit the length of
the oset between bends.
Fresh air supply
A wood-burning stove requires air for combustion and therefore you may need to
install additional ventilation to the room, especially so in well insulated houses.
If the air supply in inadequate the chimney draft may be too weak, with the possible result that the stove will not burn properly; smoke spillage may also occur
during the refuelling process.
On a positive note, a properly installed wood-burner will give even the most efcient houses a pleasant and natural ventilation.