2.3
CHIMNEY
Chimney has a main importance for a correct
working. Wood fired stoves are built to insure the
maximum efficiency, anyway the performances of
the cooker are deeply influenced by the chimney.
If the chimney has defects or does not match the
building laws, it is not insured the correct working
of the device. To build the chimney you must use
Picture 6 - Components of the chimney. A= stove, B= conjunction, C= flue, D= chimney, E= reflow zone
2.4
DIMENSIONS AND CORRECT FORMS OF CHIMNEY
E
Picture 7 - Samples of correct and incorrect chimney connection
Chimney must be dimensioned in a correct way
according to the type of stove it is connected with,
minding the environmental and general conditions
of the place in which it is placed. The section of
the chimney must permit the flow of the fumes
NO
suitable materials, made to work with high tem-
peratures and according to fireproof laws: it is not
important the kind of material, on condition that it
is right and that the chimney is isolated.
Contact a specialized technician or a local chimney
sweeper for any problem dealing with the chim-
ney, chimney hood and connection to the stove.
D
E
C
B
A
H
YES
produced by the stove without difficulties, but it
must not be too big otherwise the chimney will
experience problems in heating itself and this may
generate problems like weak draught and conden-
sation. In table 1 it is indicated the recommended
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