Installation manual
November 7, 2014         7061-197D           11
Explorer II Medium Wood Stove
4 Chimney Systems
NOTE: In Canada when using a factory-built chimney it must 
be safety listed, Type UL103 HT (2100
o
F) CLASS “A” or 
conforming to CAN/ULC-S629M, STANDARD FOR 650
o
C 
FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEYS.
Floor
Protector
Chimney
Connector
Insulated " T "
Flashing
Listed Termination Cap
Trim Collar on
Inside Wall
Listed Chimney
Storm Collar
Wall Support
Roof Brace (if required)
Thimble
Chimney
Connector
Ceiling Support
Listed Chimney
Listed Termination Cap
Storm Collar
Flashing
Figure 11.1 Prefabricated Exterior Chimney
Figure 11.2 - Prefabricated Interior Chimney
A. Venting Components 
Chimney Connector:
It is also known as fl ue pipe or stove pipe. The chimney 
connector joins the stove to the chimney. It must be a 6 inch 
(152mm) minimum diameter 24 gauge mild steel black or 26 
gauge blued steel, or an approved air-insulated double wall 
venting pipe. 
Thimble: 
A manufactured or site-constructed device installed in 
combustible walls through which the chimney connector 
passes to the chimney. It is intended to keep the walls 
from igniting. Site constructed thimbles must meet NFPA 
211 Standards. Prefabricated must be suitable for use with 
selected chimney and meet UL103 Type HT Standards. Follow 
instructions provided by the manufacturer for manufactured 
thimbles for masonry chimney and prefabricated chimneys.
Chimney:
The chimney can be new or existing, masonry or prefabricated 
and must meet the following minimum requirements specifi ed 
in Section 5B.
B. Chimney Systems
Prefabricated Metal Chimney
•  Must be minimum 6 inch (152mm) diameter (ID) high 
temperature chimney listed to UL 103 HT (2100
o
F) or 
ULC S629M.
•  Must use components required by the manufacturer 
for installation.
•  Must maintain clearances required by the manufacturer 
for installation.
•  Refer to manufacturers instructions for installation.










