Owner`s manual

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7075-166B
January 10, 2013
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VOYAGEUR GRAND Wood Insert
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Chimney Systems
D. Masonry Chimney
 •MustmeetminimumstandardsofNFPA211.
 •Musthaveatleast5/8inch(16mm)reclayliningjoined
with refractory cement.
NOTE: Installations into a clay flue without a
stainless steel liner may reduce draw which affects
performance, will cause the glass to darken and
produce excessive creosote and create start-up
issues.
 •The masonry wall of the chimney, if brick or modular
block,mustbeaminimumof4inches(102mm)nominal
thickness.
 •A chimney of rubblestone mustbe at least 12 inches
(305mm)thick.
 •Cross-sectional area shall conform to NFPA 211-2006
Section12.4.5.1.
 •Shouldbe lined with a 6 inch (152mm) stainless steel
uelinertoimproveperformanceandreducecreosote
build-upanddifcultystartingare.
• Anequivalentlinermustbealistedchimneylinersystem
or other approved material.
 •Nodilutionairisallowedtoenterthechimney.
1. Securethereplacedamperintheopenposition.If
this cannot be accomplished, it will be necessary to
remove the damper
  2.Seal damper area of chimney around chimney
connector with a high temperature sealant or seal
insertagainstthefaceofthereplace.
3. Both methods must be removable and replaceable
for cleaning and re-installation.
 •Whenpossible, install an airtightclean-out door to the
rearofthesmokeshelf.
A. Venting Systems
Chimney Connector:
It is also knownas ue pipe orstove pipe.  Itmust be
6 inches (152mm) minimum diameter stainless steel
connector pipe.
Chimney:
The chimney can be new or existing, masonry or
prefabricated and must meet the following minimum
requirementsasspeciedbelow.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Follow venting manufacturer’s clearances and
instructionswheninstallingventingsystem.
B. Inspections
Existingchimneysshouldbeinspectedandcleanedbya
qualied professional prior toinstallation. The chimney
mustnothavecracks,loosemortarorothersignsofdete-
riorationandblockage.Hearth&Homerecommendsa
NFIorCSIAcertiedprofessionaloratechnician,under
thedirectionofacertiedprofessional,conductaLevelII
inspectionperNFPA211.
FireRisk
InspectionofChimney:
• Chimneymustbeingoodcondition.
• MeetsminimumstandardofNFPA211
• Factory-builtchimneymustbe6inch
(152mm)UL103HT.
WARNING
NOTICE: Check with your local building authorities
and/orconsulttheNationalFireProtectionAssociation
(NFPA211).
C. Larger Chimneys
Hearth & Home recommends that chimneys with larger
diametersthan6inches(152mm)befullyrelined.Anover-
sizeduecanaffectdraftandimpair performanceandwill
allow increased build-up of creosote which is why a full reline
is stongly recommended.
NOTE:Masonrychimneysaresignicantlylessthanideal
forventingsolidfuelappliances.Amasonrychimneyisnot
subjecttoanytemperaturelimittest,thereforeafullreline
is strongly recommended.