Typically a chimney pipe must terminate at least 3.
Installing stove pipe through attic.
Sheet metal screws and seal the seams with aluminum faced duct tape not regular cloth backed duct tape.
Start with the rigid sections and work from the stove to the wall.
Cut the hole for the duct attach it then install the roof cap.
Observe your stove s clearance rating when picking a suitable spot.
Your stove clearance can depend on where you live whether your residence s.
The chimney must extend at least 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof and be at least 2 foot higher than any part of the building within a horizontal distance of 10 feet figure 2.
Radiating heat from the stove can pose a hazard to nearby walls and furniture so wood stoves generally have a specified clearance a minimum safe distance between the stove and nearby floors and walls.
Screw the ductwork together with 1 4 in.
Finally install the hood.
A flue pipe must never pass through a combustible floor or ceiling or through an attic roof space closet or concealed space.
Some manufacturers include a pipe kit with the stove.
450 mm 18 in.
With the provided screws attach the adapter to the pipe.
Installation of the stove pipe is the same as for vertical installation.
Insert the universal pipe adapter on the male end of the insulated chimney pipe.
If you live in an area where frost occurs add an insulated duct sleeve to the portion of pipe in the attic.
When you have the universal adapter connected lower the first section of the chimney pipe through the flashing and through the support box.
Wood stoves can get very very hot during use.
Minimum clearance from combustible material.
The minimum clearance may be reduced by 50 percent to 225 mm 9 in if suitable shielding is installed either on the pipe or on the combustible surface.
Last fasten each section of stovepipe with self tapping screws.
Joe shows you how to make an attic insulation shield when space is an issue.
Determine the number of chimney pipe lengths required.
Then attach the pipe to the stove and chimney pipe making sure it is rigid and tight.
Install the slip connector or telescoping section last.
After trimming your pipe use black furnace cement to seal between each piece and three sheet metal screws at each joint.
