Acceptable Types of Connector Pipe
Minimum Flue Diameter: Minimum 6”, Maximum 10”
Minimum recommended chimney height (from appliance to termination): 12’-15’
- When Using Single Wall Pipe: Install a 6-inch diameter, single wall, 24 MSG black steel or 26 MSG blued steel
connector pipe on the flue collar of the unit. The crimped ends of the pipeshould all point down. Additional sections of
single wall pipe should be fastened together with at least three sheet metal screws each section. All pipe connections
must be sealed (using high temperature silicone).
- When connecting to the factory-built ceiling support package, use the manufacturer’s transition piece, usually called
a dripless connector, to join single wall pipe to their factory-built chimney section.
- When using approved double wall pipe: Type L and listed doublewall connector pipe is acceptable. Install any
factory-built brand of pipe according to the manufacturer’s instructions. All pipe connections must be sealed.
- Chimney Connector Adapter - Use a 6-inch chimney connector adapter to connect the chimney connector up to the
chimney. The small ends of the chimney connector should all point down for a drip free installation. Secure adjoining
sections of chimney connector to each other using three sheet metal screws. Secure the connector pipe to flue collar
using three sheet metal screws. DO NOT secure chimney connector to chimney with screws.
- Connection to a factory built chimney - Your stove may be connected to a factory-built chimney conforming
to CAN / ULC – S629, Standard for 650°C Factory-Built Chimneys. All pipe connections must be sealed.
- For Reduced Residential Clearances Using Double Wall Pipe: Type L and listed double wall connector pipe is
acceptable. Install any factory-built brand of pipe according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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