Product Manual

HeatPack Furnace Installation and Operation Manual

6.2 The exhaust pipe / Flue collar

The recommended exhaust pipe inner diameter is 6" (152 mm). If an increaser / reducer

must be used (max 6" (152 mm) to 7" (178 mm)), it must be installed as close as possible

to the chimney.

6.2.1 Installation code requirements

 Where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired, the

installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365, « Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning

Appliances and Equipment » and NFPA 90B « Standard for the installation of warm air

heating and air- conditioning systems ».

 A flue pipe must never pass through a combustible floor or ceiling or through an attic,

roof space, closet or concealed space.

 A minimum upward slope of 1/4 in per ft. (20 mm/m) must be respected on the

horizontal length towards the chimney

 The maximum horizontal run is 10’ (3 m). Do not count the starting elbow;

 All flue pipe joints must be secured with three screws. Failure to secure them to each

other may cause a fire;

Proper installation

Improper installation

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