5US English User Manual for RAIS Rondo, RAIS Mino II and RAIS Mino II SoapstoneConvectionAll RAIS stoves are convection stoves, which means that the sidesof the stove never get too hot. Convection works by pulling cold airinto the system at the base of the stove and up through the convec-tion duct that is located along the combustion chamber of the stove.The heated air is released from the top of the stove, creating rapid aircirculation in the room.RAIS stoves are equipped with air-cooled handles, a RAIS specialty,which means that the handle of the stove can be handled without aglove, no matter how hot the stove is. Please note that one must al-ways be very careful when touching any other part of the stove whileit is still hot.ChimneyRAIS stoves must be installed using a Class A UL 103 HT approved fac-tory-built chimney system or a code-approved masonry chimney witha flue liner. In Canada, the installation must conform to CAN/CSA-B365.The chimney must extend through the roof at least 3’ (1m), and 2’(.6m) above any structure within 10’ (3m).The condition and height of the chimney are very important for opti-mal use of the stove and we recommend a total minimum height of10’ (3m).Note the chimney connector pipe should not pass through an attic,roof space, closet, concealed space, floor or ceiling.Do not connect this stove to a chimney flue or air distribution duct orany system serving another appliance.Required Installation Components:A. Chimney CapB. Insulated ChimneyC. Storm CollarD. Roof FlashingE. Ceiling Support Box or Joist Shield/Firestop SpacerF. Chimney ConnectorFor venting vertically into a Class A chimney, a single wall pipe (atleast 24 gauge) may be used in the room where the stove is installed.Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the connection to thelisted chimney. The chimney/stove pipe must not be smaller than 6”(15cm) in diameter.B.A.E.F.C.D.B.