Quadra-Fire 4300 Owner's Manual

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Page 16 7037-135L August 3, 20154300 Wood Stove Series (ACC)NOTE: In Canada when using a factory-built chimney it mustbe safety listed, Type UL103 HT (2100 oF) CLASS “A” orconforming to CAN/ULC-S629M, STANDARD FOR 650 oCFACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEYS.5 Chimney RequirementsFigure 16.1 Prefabricated Exterior Chimney Figure 16.2 - Prefabricated Interior ChimneyA. Venting ComponentsChimney Connector:It is also known as flue pipe or stove pipe. The chimneyconnector joins the stove to the chimney. It must be a 6 inch(152mm) minimum diameter 24 gauge mild steel black or26 gauge blued steel, or an approved air-insulated doublewall venting pipe.Thimble:A manufactured or site-constructed device installed incombustible walls through which the chimney connectorpasses to the chimney. It is intended to keep the wallsfrom igniting. Site constructed thimbles must meetNFPA 211 Standards. Prefabricated must be suitablefor use with selected chimney and meet UL103 Type HTStandards. Follow instructions provided by the manufacturerfor manufactured thimbles for masonry chimney andprefabricated chimneys.Chimney:The chimney can be new or existing, masonry or prefabricatedand must meet the following minimum requirements specifiedin Section 5B.B. Chimney Systems• Must be minimum 6 inch (152mm) diameter (ID) hightemperature chimney listed to UL 103 HT (2100o F) orULC S629M.• Must use components required by the manufacturer forinstallation.• Must maintain clearances required by the manufacturerfor installation.• Refer to manufacturers instructions for installation.Prefabricated Metal Chimney