Owner Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Table of Contents
- Safety Precautions
- Features and Specifications
- Stove Installation
- Planning the Installation
- Stove Placement Requirements
- Standard Installation
- Corner Installation
- Chimney Requirements
- Chimney Connector Requirements
- Chimney Termination Requirements
- Special Installation: Exterior Factory-Built Chimney
- Special Installation: Masonry Chimney
- Special Installation: Masonry Fireplace
- Installing the Soapstone
- Connecting the Combustion Fan
- Connecting the Smart Sensors
- Initial Curing
- How Catalyst Works
- Catalyst Smart App
- Regular Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Monthly Maintenance
- Annual Maintenance
- Catalytic Combustor Replacement
- Lifetime Limited Warranty
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Special Installation: Exterior Factory-Built
Chimney
Catalyst may be used in conjunction with an exterior factory built
chimney provided that the chimney meets UL 103 HT requirements.
Special care must be taken regarding the wall thimble, or penetration
from the chimney connector pipe to the exterior chimney, if the wall
thimble must pass through an exterior wall. Here all chimney
manufacturer’s instructions must be followed, including guidance on
spacing to combustible surfaces, piping requirements, and liner
requirements. Check with local authorities before installation to ensure
all requirement are met.
Floor protection is required 2” on both sides of the chimney connector.
Minimum Clearance Requirements
I Floor protection, connector side
2” (51 mm)










