Napoleon EPA 1100 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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ENW415-1468 / A / 09.30.16144.1.1 CHIMNEY CONNECTIONYour chimney connector and chimney must have the same diameter as the appliance’s exhaust flue outlet.The appliance pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum 24 gauge thickness. It isstrictly forbidden to use galvanized steel.A 6” (152mm) diameter single wall chimney connector, used to connect the appliance to the chimney, must beinstalled with the crimped end toward the appliance. This will ensure that the moisture which condenses from theburning wood will flow back into the fire chamber. Each joint in the chimney connector must be secured with atleast three sheet metal screws.For installation of your chimney connector, the following recommendations may be useful.• The chimney connector must be short and straight. For optimum performance it is recommended thatall horizontal runs have a minimum 1/4” (6mm) rise per foot, with the upper end of the section towardthe chimney. For safe and proper operation of the appliance, see “INSTALLATION” instructions.• To insure a good draft, the total horizontal vent length should not exceed 40% of the chimney heightabove the appliance. All horizontal smoke pipe must slope slightly upwards a minimum of 1/4”(6.4mm) per foot (meter) and all connections must be tight. In the case of vertical installation, the totallength of the connector can be longer and connected without problem to the chimney at the ceilinglevel.• There should never be more than two 90° elbows in the entire connector and chimney system. Neverstart with a 90° elbow. Always go up vertically for at least 24 inches (61cm) from the flue collar beforeusing a 90° elbow.• The connector must not pass through any combustible material, nor may it pass through a concealedspace (such as an attic, roof space, or closet). If passing through a wall, ceiling, or into a masonrychimney, use either chimney components listed for that specific use, or means acceptable to localauthorities having jurisdiction over the installation.This appliance must be connected to:A. A chimney complying with the requirements forType HT chimneys in the Standard for Chimneys,Factory-Built, Residential Type and Building HeatingAppliance, orB. A code-approved masonry chimney with a flueliner. Vent the stove into a masonry chimney or anapproved, insulated solid-fuel stainless-steel chimneywith as short and straight a length of 6” (152.4mm)diameter chimney connector as possible. Connectionto a masonry chimney must be by a metal or masonrythimble cemented in place.TOWARDAPPLIANCEFLUE GASDIRECTIONMALE END OFCONNECTOROR CHIMNEYPIPE58.1B