2.1.3. Summary of rules
We shall now provide a summary of the rules that
should be followed when building a chimney:
Use resistant and non-combustible materials
for the connection between the appliance and
the chimney, which are protected if possible
against rust (enamelled steel, aluminized steel,
stainless steel, ...)
Choose the most vertical route possible.
Do not connect several devices to the same
chimney.
The conduit should not come to an end near
buildings and must be higher than the nearest
obstacle if there is another building nearby.
The internal walls must be perfectly smooth
and free from obstacles.
Avoid bottlenecks where pipes join the brick
chimney.
Ensure that the joints of the pipes are well
sealed to avoid air entering through cracks.
2.2. Installation of the stove.
1. Position the unit no closer than the minimum
clearances to combustible materials (see safety
chapter). Reposition unit if necessary, being careful
not to move closer than the minimum clearances.
2. Position the unit on the floor at the proper
clearances. If the floor is made of combustible
material (for example, parquet) it must be
protected with a slab of fireproof material, placed
under the stove and around it. The size should be
such that it protrudes from the appliance: 20 cm
back and sides and 50 cm front.
3. Install the stove to the fireplace, sealing it properly.
4. The stove can never be connected to air ducts or a
ventilation system.
5. Appropriate firebreaks, firewalls must be installed
when a section of the chimney passes through
floors and/or ceilings. The insulation will be at least
50 mm thick from the flue to the structure. It is
necessary to protect the walls with wall protectors
when the chimney is not at the indicated sage
distance and damage may occur. (See Fig. 2.).
Thermal Insulation
Ceiling
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE
SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
Flue liner
Total height
minimum of
4.5 m
Sufficient clearance, also for
maintenance and air circulation
Fig. 3.- Chimney connection in a fireplace.
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Chimney pipe
Metal Fitting
FIG :2
Cowl
Liner to top of
termination and
insulated
Flue liner
support collar
Weatherproof
capping and pot
Sound chimney
brick work
Flexible to single
wall adapter
Register plate,
positioned as low
as possible to aid
convection
Access for
cleaning