Method I
– This installation uses a direct connection
adapter kit that provides a section of flexible or rigid stove
connector pipe. Various kits are available from your local
dealer. This pipe connects stove flue outlet to the first
section of tile liner at the bottom of the chimney. The width
of the damper opening and throat of the chimney will
determine which type of pipe, rigid, round flexible or oval
flexible, should be used. Some openings are large enough
(6 inches or more) to allow the use of the standard
connector pipe or round flexible pipe. If the damper or
throat area is narrow, the oval flexible pipe or a rectangular
sheet metal adapter must be used.
REFER TO INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCE
DIAGRAMS, READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE
INSTALLING.
1. Have your chimney cleaned and inspected by certified
chimney sweep. Your chimney MUST be lined with a
ceramic tile liner. If your chimney is not lined, you must
use method II.
2. Install direct connector into fireplace using instructions
supplied with kit.
3. Install connector pipe (24 ga, Steel min.) to direct
connector kit. Measure sections carefully to allow pipe to
extend 2" in front of fireplace opening. The vertical height
from the hearth extension to the top of the horizontal pipe
section should be either 24" fro 6" height standard pedestal
hearthstoves or 22" for 4" low pedestal hearthstoves.
Secure all joints with three 1/8" self threading sheet metal
screws.
4. Place hearthstove on the hearth extension and slide it
up to the pipe, easing pipe into flue collar 1". Make sure
the pipe extends into the collar only and not into the
stove - the end of the pipe may need to be trimmed.
Once the pipe is in the vent, secure it with three 1/8" self
threading screws supplied with the stove.
5. If your fireplace mantel is combustible and if its closer
than 36" to the top of the stove, it must be protected
witha mantel shield. The Sierra Fireplace Cover Kit
(FPCK) provides a mantel shield that allows a 30"
minimum clearance between mantel and stove top. If
less clearance is needed, there are approved mantel
shield kits available, so check with your Sierra dealer.
6. The Sierra Fireplace Cover Kit (FPCK**) may be used
to enhance the looks of the hearthstove installation, but
it is not required with the direct connection method of
installation. Instructions for installation are supplied with
this kit. THE FPCK must be installed before connecting
the stove to pipe.
*FPA 211 is published by the National Fire Protection
Association to be a comprehensive standard for chimneys,
fireplaces, vents, and solid fuel-burning appliances. 211 is
widely used as a basis for building codes throughout the
U.S. it may be adapted partially or entirely as a local
building code. Contact your local building code or fire
authority for specific regulation for your area.
**Use this guide to select correct fireplace opening panel.
METHOD II
- The Method II installation is similar to Method
I except that the connector pipe extends the full length of
the chimney and terminates at the top of the chimney.
Either rigid round sections or a continuous length of flexible
pipe may be used. This pipe must be constructed of
stainless steel 6" diameter minimum. All joints must be
secured by at least 1/8" self-threading sheet metal screws.
Because this method is usually more difficult and involved,
we recommend that you have a qualified professional
installer do the job for you.
Method II is the preferred method for S8000 stoves. This is
due to the sensitivity of the over-sized masonry flues.
NOTE:
This is the best method for any stove. It is
especially important for catalytic equipped woodstoves.
These stoves often do such a good job of capturing all the
heat in the wood and delivering it into the house, that they
fail to keep the chimney flue warm enough to maintain
proper draft. Sierra does not warranty the performance of
the Evolution series stoves unless Method II is used.
NOTE:
installation in front of a prefabricated or zero
clearance fireplace requires the use of a zero clearance
adapter kit and the instruction included with this kit should
be followed.
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