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At no time should a floor protector be placed on top of carpeting. Carpeting must be removed
and the floor protection should sit directly on the uncarpeted portion of the mobile home floor.
Floor protection should extend to the front, sides, back, and under the chimney connector as
defined for a specific model listed in this manual. In the event there are floor protection
questions, contact Country Flame or one of its local authorized dealers for assistance.
MOBILE HOME CHIMNEY AND DUCTS
1.
ALL PELLET VENTING systems should be composed of listed TYPE L or TYPE PL, factory-
built flue pipe and components assembled in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions for
conveying flue gases from a listed pellet fuel-burning appliance to the outside atmosphere.
Although a listed component does not guarantee a chimney fire will not occur, it is as close to
ideal as industry standards provide today. Mobile home pellet stove and flue pipe restrictions are
that: (a) regular thin walled stovepipe is not permitted, (b) roof systems cannot be weakened
when installing a chimney or flue system, (c) a chimney cap and spark arrester are mandatory,
and (d) the chimney must be strong enough to withstand normal area wind velocities.
2.
There are many chimney manufacturers providing excellent products that meet government
listing requirements. From single wall, to double wall, to triple wall chimney components, each
type and brand meets many various application criteria. Further, each chimney manufacturer
provides excellent written instructions on HOW TO install a chimney system. This information
should aid the homeowner in ensuring a certified professional completes the job properly. If
there are questions, contact Country Flame or a local authorized dealer. If additional information
is required, a search of the internet will provide plenty of valuable information. An example of
an informative and excellent chimney product manufacturer’s website is
www.duravent.com
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3.
A complete chimney system should include a HUD approved spark arresting chimney cap, a
storm collar, a roof flashing, an attic radiation shield (if needed), a chimney support box, a ceiling
finish collar, and other parts required by site specific conditions. There will be clearance
differences presented in both the stove and chimney manufacturers’ product literature.
ALWAYS use the larger clearance requirement when installing a pellet burning stove system into
a mobile home.
4.
A mobile home chimney system should serve only one pellet burning stove. The chimney system
must extend at least 3 feet above the highest point on the roofline where it passes through the
roof. The chimney system should be at least 2 feet higher than any part of a roof or building
within a 10-foot clearance around the chimney. The minimum chimney vertical height is 8 feet
and the maximum chimney vertical height is 30 feet as measured from the top of a specific
Crossfire model stove to the chimney flue exit. REMEMBER: The structural integrity of a
mobile home wall and roof must be maintained during installation of a Crossfire stove. Country
Flame strongly discourages the removal or cutting of roof trusses or other structural components
of a mobile home in order to install a stove. Consult local code.
5.
To comply with over-the-road height limitations and to protect the chimney system and roof from
damage remove all above roof chimney parts during transport of a motor home. Use only
noncombustible material to seal all chimney system joints to prevent cold air leakage into a
mobile home. Refer to local codes or consult with an authorized local Country Flame dealer to
obtain the name of approved noncombustible sealants.
6.
Many chimney manufacturers provide mobile home chimney kits. Mobile home chimney kits are
not all-inclusive. A homeowner should consult with a certified professional. Additional chimney
parts will be required to handle variations in local codes, site-specific mobile home issues, ceiling
height, ceiling slope, roof pitch, attic insulation, attic height, and surrounding objects. Use a
