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CHIMNEY HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Regardless of whether you use a masonry chimney or a listed metal chimney it must be the required height
above the roof or other obstructions. The code requires the chimney to be at least 3 feet higher than the
highest point where is passed through the roof and at least 2 feet higher than the highest part of the roof or
structure that is within 10 feet of the chimney, measured horizontally. (see diagram below)
The height requirement is necessary in the interest of safety and does not necessarily assure proper flue draft.
Use a minimum total system height of 12 feet, measured from the stove flue collar to the top of the chimney,
not including the chimney cap.
THERMOSTATS
Stand alone wood furnace installations use one thermostat for the wood furnace. Combination systems using
your wood furnace in conjunction with an alternate furnace (gas/oil/electric) will use 2 thermostats, one to
control the wood furnace and one to control the alternate furnace. The two thermostats are interconnected via
the various limit controls, to prevent simultaneous operation of both furnaces when the hot air plenum reaches
150°F. Thermostats should be mounted side by side on an inside wall out of direct sunlight or other heat
sources.
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