Page 13Isle Royale Wood StoveRSeptember 1, 2008 250-5763CFirst, make the frame for the thimble, ensuring itis no smaller than 14 inches (356mm) square tomaintain a 2 inch (51mm) air space around thechimney section.Attach the wall spacer to the chimney side of theframe. Then insert the frame into the opening, toenailing it to the wall studs. Install the wall band in theframing to secure the chimney section in place.Insert a single section of chimney connector into thechimney through the wall band, being sure it doesnot protrude into the chimney beyond the edge ofthe chimney flue lining.Apply high temperature furnace cement to the endof the chimney section and install it over the con-nector, through the wall spacer. Tighten the wallband to hold the chimney section firmly in place andagainst the chimney.Install the trim collar on the outside of the opening.Check to ensure there is a 1 inch (25mm) air spacebetween the connector and the chimney section.During installation ensure that a 2 inch (51mm) airspace to the wood framing is maintained. Do notfill this space with insulation. Insulation in this airspace will cause a heat buildup which may ignitethe wood framing.SOLID PACK CHIMNEY WITH METAL SUPPORTS AS A THIMBLE (CONT'D)Chimney Flue LinerFireclayLiner orEquivalentMasonry ChimneyConstructed to NFPA 211Wall SpacerWall BandTrim CollarChimneyConnector1" (25mm) Air Spaceto Chimney SectionMin. Clearance2" (51mm)Min. Chimney Clearanceto Wall Spacer andCombustibles - 2" (51mm)Chimney SectionTrim CollarChimney Sectionwith 2" (51mm)Clearance toCombustiblesChimneyConnectorFire ClayFlue Linerwith AirspaceMasonryChimneyWall Band toSecure ChimneySectionWood Studs Used forFraming - Spaced 2"(51mm) clearance fromMasonry ChimneyWall SpacerFigure 13AFigure 13B