Comments on nfpa 211 standard for chimneys fireplaces vents and solid fuel burning appliances.
Wood burning stove installation specs.
Like any space heater a wood stove heats its direct surroundings so it works most efficiently if you place it in the space where you spend the most time.
Wood stoves basking in the warmth of a fire reminds us of our finest moments in life.
Observe your stove s clearance rating when picking a suitable spot.
The clearances for both certified and uncertified stoves can be reduced safely using the rules set out below.
Anything seems possible by the light of a jøtul wood stove.
The common feature of the clearance reduction rules is the air space behind.
We watched to see if the flame drew towards the chimney which it did in our case.
These standards cover all wood burning appliances with the exception of on site constructed masonry.
Vertical horizontal or a combination of both.
Examples of unsafe wood stove installations.
Discuss the installation with your retailer.
These standards have been approved by the office of state fire marshal in accordance with the national fire protection association s standards.
It s time to light the test fire to see if you have a proper draw.
Wood stove or pellet stove heat shield construction installation specifications.
We lit a small piece of paper and placed it into the firebox.
Standards for the installation of wood burning stoves.
How to install wood stove pipe through wall.
Close back to the list.
At this point your wood burning stove installation is done.
Installing a wood burning stove means you will need stovepipe.
First review the owners guide that came with the stove.
Stovepipe differs from chimney systems.
Building a small hot fire for a short period rather than an idle fire over a long period when temperatures are moderate.
Placing a wood stove depends on the layout of your home and the lifestyle of your family.
A wood stove heats best when it s in the middle of the room source.
If you don t have a proper draw on your flame it would be a good time.
However good the stove is it s still not safe unless installed to manufacturers specifications.
Proper sizing of chimney and components.
We all want our wood stove installation to take up as little floor space as possible so the reduction of minimum clearances using special shields is common.
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.
After the difficult decision of what stove to buy has been made you ll need to install the stove safely.
Wood stoves can get very very hot during use.
Stove pipes or chimney connectors can be either single or double walled.
Using ul listed wood burning equipment and chimney materials and installing the unit according to manufacturer s instructions.
