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appliances it serves. This involves correct sizing, adequate height, and

proper construction. See the "Chimney Pipe" section on pg. 7.

Since the chimney draft is affected by so many factors, draft problems

can be complicated to find.

Testing the Draft

To find where the air is being drawn, twist a paper towel into a wick, light it

and blow it out to create smoke. Placing the smoking wick near the open

hatches, windows or vents will lead you to the location. Installing or opening

opposing vents will allow the air to come in from a path of least resistance

and not disturb the draft in the chimney.

Downdraft

A common reason for downdraft is burning the heater too low (too much air

in the combustion chamber and not enough fuel). If the flames are weak then

it is burning inefficiently causing the draft to be too weak going up the

chimney allowing downdraft down the chimney. When the flames are

burning strong then the natural draft is at its strongest so it can fight against

downdraft.

5. Installing your Heater

Location

Plan your heaters location prior to installing to ensure the location chosen

will fit the specifications and safety clearances. Combustible material closer

to the heater then the specified safety clearances must be lined with

insulation or millboard and a metal liner with a .5" standoff for air

movement behind. Another alternative is using insulation or millboard and

ceramic tile. The back of the heater and the first length of chimney pipe

should also be lined with such material. See diagram below.

Safety Clearances

All sides- 8"

Mounting

The heater has the appropriate brackets attached to secure the heater to the

bulkhead. Locate the heater as close to the floor as possible for maximum

stack length and to provide good heat convection. The location must also