Introduction; Installation Of Chimneys For Solid Fuels; Components Of A Smoke Evacuation System - Hergom HERITAGE Libro De Instrucciones Para Instalación, Mantenimiento Y Uso

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING CHIMNEYS
FOR HEATING APPLIANCEES OPERATING WITH SOLID FUELS
The way to install the chimney conduct of the appliance, albeit a stove, a fireplace or
compact unit for solid fuels will decisively affect the safety and operation of the unit.
It is very important to install the chimney properly.
The general and local regulations must be known by the installer when installing a
chimney for solid fuels.
The recommendations we offer in this text will help you to take the right decisions.
Call the factory directly in the event of doubt. There is a Customer Attention department
waiting for your call.

1.2 - INSTALLATION OF CHIMNEYS FOR SOLID FUELS.

1.2.1 - COMPONENTS OF A SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM.

An evacuation system consists of various components:
Connector to the appliance, cleaning cover, hoods, draught valve, ceiling and wall insulators,
wall fixtures, linings, protective chambers etc.,.... and the chimney conduct.
To safely install a heating appliance, it is absolutely necessary to install all of these components
in full respect of the regulations established by the manufacturer, and particularly for the
distances to the fuel surfaces.
Chimney connector
 The chimney connector is the section of pipes that join the stove and the chimney. The
chimney connector must have the diameter specified by the manufacturer. The material will
be special steel for evacuation pipes, either with heat resistant paint protection, vitrified
enamels or stainless steels with refractory characteristics. Generally use pipes manufactured
for this purpose.
 Never use aluminium of galvanised plate, as these materials do not withstand the extreme
temperatures of fire.
 The chimney connector must be as short as possible, avoiding, if possible, all horizontal
sections and 90º elbows. The use of horizontal pipes or excessive elbows increases the loss
of draught and the accumulation of creosote in the chimney.
 In the event of fitting horizontal sections, it is recommendable that they should have a
minimum rising gradient of 5º
 Provide a cleaning cover. Simplify the connection of the pipes to the stove with additional
accessories such as telescopic pipes or cleaning Ts.
 Telescopic pipes enable the chimney to be separated without having to move the appliance
and facilitate inspection and maintenance operations.
 The cleaning Ts simplify chimney cleaning operations.
 Seal well all the joints of the chimney manifold with refractory paste.
 If there are holes drilled in the connection collar of the appliance, anchor the chimney
connector to the stove collar using suitable bolts. This ensures the adjustment and avoids
vibrations that could cause the seals to come apart.
Hoods
There is a wide range of hoods for chimneys.

1.1 - INTRODUCTION

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