Quadra-Fire 5100 ACC Installation Manual - page 11
October 14, 2013
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5100 I-ACC
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Chimney Systems
D. Masonry Chimney
•MustmeetminimumstandardsofNFPA211.
•Musthaveatleast5/8inch(16mm)fireclayliningjoined
with refractory cement. (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).
•
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.
•Shouldbelinedwitha6inch(152mm)stainlesssteel
fluelinertoimproveperformanceandreducecreosote
build-up.
•
An equivalent liner must be a listed chimney liner system
or other approved material.
•Nodilutionairisallowedtoenterthechimney.
1.
Securethefireplacedamperintheopenposition.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
insertagainstthefaceofthefireplace.
3. Both methods must be removable and replaceable
for cleaning and re-installation.
•Whenpossible,installanairtightclean-outdoortothe
rear of the smoke shelf.
A. Venting Systems
Chimney Connector:
Itisalsoknownasfluepipeorstovepipe.Itmustbe6inches
(152mm) minimum diameter stainless steel connector pipe.
Chimney:
Thechimneycanbeneworexisting,masonryorprefabricated
and must meet the following minimum requirements as
specifiedbelow.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Follow venting manufacturer’s clearances and
instructionswheninstallingventingsystem.
B. Inspections
Existing chimneys should be inspected and cleaned by a
qualifiedprofessionalpriortoinstallation.Thechimneymust
not have cracks, loose mortar or other signs of deterioration
andblockage.Hearth&HomerecommendsaNFIorCSIA
certifiedprofessionaloratechnician,underthedirectionof
a certified professional, conduct a Level II inspection per
NFPA 211.
Fire Risk
InspectionofChimney:
• Chimneymustbeingoodcondition.
• MeetsminimumstandardofNFPA211
• Factory-builtchimneymustbe6inch
(152mm)UL103HT.
WARNING
NOTICE: Check with your local building authorities
and/orconsulttheNationalFireProtectionAssociation
(NFPA 211).
C. Larger Chimneys
It is recommended that chimneys with larger diameters
than6inches(152mm)berelined.Anoversizedfluecan
affect draft and impair performance and will allow increased
build-up of creosote.