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9. You are now ready to connect your chimney to your stove. Simply install the inter-connecting stove pipe between the stove pipe adapter and the stove. You can follow the instructions in the following section (section 2.3) of this manual called « CHIMNEY CONNECTOR». 2.2.2 Typical installation through an existing masonry chimney You can also install your stove using your existing masonry chimney. To do so, follow the guidelines below. You may want to use a factory-built thimble, on construct your own brick thimble. If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the Building Code in your region. It must normally be lined with fire clay bricks, metal or clay tiles sealed together with fire cement. (Round flues are the most efficient). FIGURE 2.2.2 (A) Typical Installation Through an Existing Masonry Chimney FIGURE 2.2.2 (B) Factory Built Thimble FIGURE 2.2.2 (C) Brick Thimble 2.3 CHIMNEY CONNECTOR Your chimney connector (commonly called stove pipe) and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove’s exhaust outlet. The stove pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum 24-gauge thickness (0.021" or 0.53 mm). It is strictly forbidden to use galvanized steel. The following recommendations may be useful for the installation of your chimney connector: • Your chimney connector should be assembled in such a way that the male end (crimped) faces down to prevent creosote dripping outside the joints. Attach each of the sections to one another with three equidistant metal screws. Also use three equidistant metal screws to attach the connector to the stove’s exhaust collar. See Figure 2.3 (A) and Figure 2.3 (B). • The pipe must be short and straight. All sections installed horizontally must slope at least . inch per foot, with the upper end of the section toward the chimney. See Figure 2.3 (B). • To insure a good draft, the total horizontal length of the connector should never exceed 8' to 10' (2.4 to 3.04 m). In the case of vertical installation, the total length of the connector can be much longer and connected without problem to the chimney at the ceiling level. • There should never be more than two 90 degrees elbows in the whole connector and chimney system. Never start with a 90o elbow. Always go up vertically for at least 2 feet from the flue spigot before using a 90o elbow. • The connector must not pass through any combustible material, nor may it pass through a concealed space (such as an attic, roof space, or closet). If passing through a wall, ceiling, or into a masonry chimney, use either chimney components listed for that specific use, or means acceptable to local authorities having jurisdiction over the installation. • Installation of a "barometric draught stabilizer" (fireplace register) on a smoke exhaust system is not recommended. • Furthermore, installation of a draught damper is strictly prohibited. Indeed, with a controlled combustion wood stove, the draught is regulated upon intake of the combustion air in the stove and not at the exhaust. FIGURE 2.3 (A) Connecting Sections 1/4" RISE PER FOOT FIGURE 2.3 (B) Minimum Slope Avoid 90 degree eblows We recommend that you use two 45 degree elbows instead Avoid 90 degree eblows We recommend that you use two 45 degree elbows instead 2.4 DRAFT Your E.P.A Drolet stove’s performance will be optimised if it is installed with a chimney (flue) system that provides an adequate draft. The draft is the force that moves air from the appliance up through the chimney and is predominantly affected by the height and diameter of the chimney, as well as the stack temperatures of the stove. If you test the draft using a pressure gauge, the reading should be between .05 - .07 inches of water column (w.c.) at a medium-high fire. A draft measure of less than .05" w.c. will cause operational difficulties while too much draft (greater than .10" w.c.) will result in over-firing of the stove. This can result in excessive operating temperatures. 2.5 OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR It is recommended to install 5’’ outside air intake in the room where the stove is located or nearby. The following are signs that a fresh air kit may be required: • Your stove does not draw steadily, smoke rollouts occur, wood burns poorly, or back-draft occurs whether or not there is combustion present. • Existing fuel-fired equipment in the house, such as fireplaces or other heating appliances, smell, do not operate properly, suffer smoke rollouts when opened, or back-draft occurs whether or not there is combustion present. • Opening a window slightly on a calm (windless) day alleviates any of the above symptoms. • The house is equipped with a well-sealed vapour barrier and tight fitting windows and/or has any powered devices that exhaust house air. • There is excessive condensation on windows in the winter. • A ventilation system is installed in the house. 2.6 THE ADVANTAGE OF INSTALLING A BLOWER (FAN) A blower can be installe...

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