Complete installation instructions are provided with each listed chimney. These instructions must be closely followed to insure the safety of the completed project. The two most common types of factory built installations are illustrated above. The critical points of this type of installation are where the chimney passes through the ceiling and the roof or where it passes through the outside wall of the house. It is essential that proper components be used at these points to maintain the required clearances.
Wood stoves installed in mobile homes require special measures of precaution.
Use only stoves and chimney parts tested and labeled for mobile home use. Follow the approved instructions for each. Crumple a small amount of paper and place it in the fire chamber. Over the paper place kindling wood and a few pieces of small fuel wood. Be sure the damper is open, then light the paper.