If the stovepipe is connected to a masonry chimney it should extend through the near wall of a chimney to the inner face of the chimney liner but not beyond it.
Clay chimney thimble installation.
Install the thimble by simply sliding it in place so it extends to the inner edge of the chimney liner but not past it.
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Apply additional stove cement to fill any gaps and to seal the thimble securely.
Position thimble firmly against chimney.
Place the thimble into the hole.
Insert the thick wall thimble into the mounted metal base.
A thimble should be cemented with high temperature cement into the masonry wall of the chimney and the stovepipe inserted into the thimble without cement for easy removal for cleaning and replacement.
Clay flue liners enhances the chimney s performance of protection and safety to your home.
The thimble shall protrude at least 1 4 beyond the metal base flange.
You should pack insulation snugly against the outside box frame of the thimble but never place insulation into the area within the thimbles s cylinder.
Stabilizing the thimble with one hand press the mortar around the thimble on all sides with a trowel using the other hand.
Clay flue liners pulls air up and expels it out of the top of the flue using draft.
180 degree heat shields are available for single wall pipe to reduce clearances to 6 for walls and 9 to the ceiling.
Apply a layer of stove cement to the edges of the opening using a trowel.
If the thimble protrudes more than 1 2 beyond round metal base flange into room mark thimble using flange edge as a guide.
Fire clay for maximum heat resistance.
Size and weights approximate.
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