Lopi Answer - Insert Installation Guide; Insert Installation Safety & Planning; Preparation & Considerations for Inserts

STOVE INSTALLATION (CONT.) PAGE 13
EXTERIOR
FACTORY
BUILT
CHIMNEY
NOTE:
Exterior
chimneys are
subject to
greater
moisture and
creosote
accumulation
due to the
lower
temperatures.
An insulated
chase will
reduce these
accumulations
(the proper
clearances to
the chimney
must be
maintained).
Chimney Cap
(See the section "Chimney
Termination Requirements"
for more details)
Chimney Sections
Minimum Air Space to
Combustibles (See
Chimney Manufacturer's
Instructions - usually 2")
Chimney Connector
Sections
Floor Protection
(See the section
"Floor Protection
Requirements" for
more details)
Follow the chimney
manufacturer's
instructions and
clearances for roof
penetrations. A storm
collar and flashing are
required (some requir
e
a radiation shield).
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Stove Clearances
(See the section "Stove
Placement Requirements"
for more details)
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Follow the chimney
manufacturer's
instructions and
clearances for wall
penetrations. A wall
radiation shield
(thimble) is required.
Optional
insulated
chase
Wall Bands
and Supports
Insulated Tee
(with cleanout )
Minimum 15'
Maximum 33'
Min. 18"
clearance
to ceiling
HEARTH
STOVE
POSITIVE
CONNECTION
NOTE:
Most factory-
built chimney
manufacturers
make stainless
steel chimney
liners, either
flexible or
rigid. This
provides a
wide variety of
installation
options. Make
sure to follow
the
manufacturer's
instructions for
installation
and support.
Remove damper
or wire it open
Airtight Insulated
Clean-Out
Min. 18"
Combustible
Mantle
NOTE: This installation may be
used with a masonry or zero
clearance (metal) fireplace. The
requirements in the section
"Masonry Fireplace Requirements"
or "Zero Clearance (metal) Fireplace
Requirements" must be fulfilled prior
to installation.
Flue Liner
Floor Protection
(See the section
"Floor Protection
Requirements" for
more details)
See the section
"Stove Placement
Requirements" for
minimum clearances
required.
The liner must be
stainless steel connector
or flexible vent. Follow
the liner manufacturer's
instructions for
installation and support.
Cap (prevents water
from entering)