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THE CHIMNEY SYSTEM
The chimney system consists of all the parts
necessary to vent your sauna heater to the
outside. This would include the chimney itself,
smoke pipe and chimney dampers.
THE CHIMNEY
The chimney, which must be used, is a Class A,
all fuel chimney being six (6) or seven (7)
inches in diameter. These chimneys include
masonry chimneys, which are tile lined, and
also many metal chimneys, which are listed for
all fuel. (Typically triple wall or double wall
insulated).
When installing a new chimney, it is
recommended that it be placed within the
structure, rather than running up along the
outside. These interior chimneys remain
warmer and tend to have less creosote build up
and fewer over all problems.
Before deciding to use an existing chimney,
have it inspected by the building inspector or
fire department for its suitability for use with
your sauna heat. Also when using any
chimney, make sure it’s not further than eight
(8) feet from the sauna heater. This will
eliminate any fire hazard from having the
smoke pipe run too long. (Over eight (8) feet is
too long)!
Figures 6 and 7 show the typical venting
arrangements used. Metal chimneys are
shown, however, the theories apply to masonry
chimneys as well.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
8 ft Max
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SAUNA LOCATED WITHIN A
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FREE STANDING SAUNA
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