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Also, listed prefabricated metal thimbles can be bought for use with wood stoves. The manufacturer's installation instructions lor

a thimble must be strictly followed to assure the safety of the system. Be sure to maintain the designated clearance to combustible

materials.

Brick chimney thimbleassembly

Construction of a brick thimble assembly requires 12 in. of brick around afire clay liner.

Be sure the point of penetration allows a

in. clearance from the top of the connector to the ceiling. An opening of

in. (for

in. chimney connector) must be cut in the wall to maintain the required 12 in. of brick separation from combustibles. It will

be necessary to cut wall studs and install a header and sill frame to maintain the proper dimensions and to hold the weight of

the brick.

Wood Stud

lnches Clearance

.From Chimney Wall

Header

1!11

Thimble

ASS^^^^\^.

Inches

Brick

Separation From Clay

Fireclay Liner

518"

~inimum

or Eauivalent

Wall

Minimum 3-112 in.

in. nominal) thick solid bricks are to be used. The fire clay liner (ASTM C35 or equivalent) minimum 518 in

wall thickness, must not penetrate into the chimney beyond the inner surface of thechimney flue liner and must be firmly cemented in

place. if it is necessary to cut a hole in the chimney liner, useextreme care to keep it from shattering. Refractory mortar must be used

at the junction to the chimney liner. After the assembly is complete, insert the chimney connector in the fire clay liner. Do not push it

beyond the inside edge of the chimney liner because this will affect the draw of the chimney.

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