How to Install a Chimney Pipe to a Wood Stove Through a Wall
Install your wood stove chimney pipe through the wall only if you have no other alternative, because the stove will burn much better--it will have a stronger draft and generate less creosote--the longer the chimney stays inside the warm house. You must also use "Class A" chimney pipe which is rated to 2,100 degrees Fahrenheit and approved for passing through walls, as this will save your house in the event of a chimney fire. Read on to learn how to install your chimney properly through a wall. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Determine where the chimney will exit the wall and cut a hole that corresponds to the chimney diameter.
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Insert the supplied wall thimble or radiation shield into the hole and nail or screw in place. Caulk the joint between the wall and the shield or thimble with silicon.
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Attach the required length of horizontal chimney to the clean-out tee and insert through the wall into the house. The chimney must extend inside the room at least 4 inches. Run the flue extension between the stove and chimney and attach with the provided screws.
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Insert one vertical section of chimney into the tee and fasten the top of the section to the outside of the house with a wall support. Keep the chimney at least 2 inches away from the wall.
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Add additional chimney sections as needed and fasten to the wall at least every 8 feet. Align the vertical seams so the screw holes will be aligned. Screw the sections together. The chimney must extend at least 3 feet beyond the roof and be at least 2 feet higher than anything within a 10-foot radius.
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Fit the rain cap over the top of the chimney and fasten with the provided screws.
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Tips & Warnings
You may enclose your chimney to match the house exterior, but be sure to maintain a 2-inch clearance between the chimney and any combustible material.
Do not enclose the bottom of the clean-out tee, and do not fill the enclosure with insulation. Check your chimney at least every two months during the heating season to keep track of creosote buildup.
