Quadra-Fire Yosemite YOSEMITE-MBK Installation & Operation Manual

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Page 11Yosemite Wood Stove7004-187F September 1, 2008RTo be sure that your stove burns properly, the chimney draft(static pressure) should be approximately -.04” water column(W.C.) during a low burn and -.10” W.C. during a high burn,measured 6 inches” (152mm) above the top of the stove afterone hour of operation at each burn setting. NOTE: Theseare guidelines only, and may vary somewhat for individualinstallations.Your stove was designed for and tested on a 6 inch (152mm)chimney, 12 ft-14 ft (360-420cm) high, measured from theflue collar to the top of the chimney (not including chimneycap). The further your stack height or diameter varies from thisconfiguration, the possibility of performance problems exists.In addition, exterior conditions such as roof line, surroundingtrees, prevailing winds and nearby hills can influence stoveperformance. Your local dealer is the expert in your geographicarea and can usually make suggestions or discover solutionsthat will easily correct your flue draft problem, allowing yourwoodstove and its flue system to operate correctly and providesafe and economical heat for your home.A masonry chimney or a listed factory-built UL103 HT Class“A” chimney must be the required height above the roof andany other nearby obstructions. The chimney must be at least 3ft. (91cm) higher than the highest point where it passes throughthe roof and at least 2 ft. (61cm) higher than the highest part ofthe roof or structure that is within 10 ft. (305cm) of the chimney,measured horizontally. See 2-10-3 Rule (Figure 11A)These are safety requirements and are not meant to assureproper flue draft.We recommend using a minimum total system height of 12 ft.(360cm), measured from the flue collar to the top of the chimney(not including chimney cap).Availability of combustion air: A source of air (oxygen) isnecessary in order for combustion to take place. It is importantto realize that whatever combustion air is consumed by the firemust be replaced. If you are using room air, the air is replacedvia air leakage that occurs around windows and under doors,etc. However, in most newly constructed houses, mobilehomes, or even existing homes that are fitted with tightly sealeddoors and windows, the area from which the combustion airis taken is relatively air tight. In these cases, an outsideair source must be made available to feed combustion airfrom outside the home into the stove. An Outside Air Kit isavailable for this stove as an option, Part 831-1780. Thekit is a requirement for mobile home installations. Checkwith the local authorities in your area for the requirementsin your location.CHIMNEY HEIGHT REQUIREMENTSAND DRAFT3 ft Min(91cm)2 ft Min (61cm)10 ft Min(305cm)2-10-3 RULEFigure 11AFLUE SYSTEMSThere are two separate and different parts to a flue system: thechimney connector and the chimney itself.A. Single wall connector or stovepipe. This must be at least24 gauge mild steel or 26 gauge blue steel. The sectionsmust be attached to the stove and to each other with thecrimped (male) end pointing toward the stove. See Figure11B. All joints, including the connection at the stove collar,should be secured with 3 sheet metal screws. Make sureto follow the minimum clearances to combustibles asset out on page 6 of this manual. In Canada, wherepassage through the wall, or partition of combustibleconstruction is desired, the installation shall conform toCAN/CSA-B365.B. Factory-built listed chimney connector (vented). A listedconnector (vented) must be used when installing this unitin a mobile home. A Listed chimney and Listed connectormust be used. They must conform to each other to ensurea proper fit and seal.FLUEGASDIRECTIONTOWARDSSTOVEFigure 11B -Chimney Connector2-10-3 RULE