TRANQUILITY WOOD STOVE - Home Depot

INSTALLATIONVenting IntroductionThis wood stove operates on anatural draft system, in which the chimneysystem pulls air through the stove. This unitmust be installed in accordance with thefollowing detailed descriptions of ventingtechniques; not installing the stove inaccordance with the details listed here canresult in poor stove performance, propertydamage, bodily injury or death. Avoidmake‐shift compromises when installing theventing system. England’s Stove Works isnot responsible for any damage incurreddue to a poor or unsafe installation.Be certain that all aspects of theventing system are installed to the ventingmanufacturer’s instructions, particularly therequired clearances to combustibles. Also,be certain to use an attic radiation shield toprevent insulation from contacting achimney which passes through an attic.The chimney system is the “engine”which drives a wood stove, so it isimperative for proper unit function that theventing system be installed exactly asdescribed in the following section.If questions arise pertaining to thesafe installation of the stove, our TechnicalSupport line (800‐245‐6489) is available.Contact your local code official to be certainyour installation meets local and nationalfire codes, and if you’re uncertain abouthow to safely install the stove, we stronglyrecommend contacting a local NFI certifiedinstaller to perform the installation.Venting Guidelines• ALWAYS install vent pipe in strictadherence to the instructions andclearances included with yourventing system.• DO NOT connect this wood stove toa chimney flue which also servesanother appliance.• DO NOT install a flue pipe damperor any other restrictive device in theexhaust venting system of this unit.• USE an approved wall thimble whenpassing through a wall and a ceilingsupport/fire stop when passingthrough a ceiling.• INSTALL three sheet metal screws atevery chimney connector joint.• AVOID excessive horizontal runs andelbows, as both will reduce the draftof the venting system and will resultin poor stove performance.• INSPECT your venting system often,to be certain it is clear of creosote,fly‐ash and other restrictions.• CLEAN the venting system asdetailed in the maintenance sectionof this manual.• ADHERE to the 10‐3‐2 rule regardingchimney terminations.• INSTALL single wall chimneyconnector with the male end downto prevent creosote leakage. Followdouble wall chimney connectormanufacturer’s instructionsregarding proper pipe installation.WARNING: Venting system surfaces get HOT, and can cause burns iftouched. Noncombustible shielding or guards may be required.Page | 8