Installing Chimney Pipe Damper

Widen the damper opening.

Installing chimney pipe damper.

The damper should be able to cover about one to three inches of the chimney s outlet. Note there are different ways to install chimney dampers as it depends on the kind of chimney damper used. How to install wood stove pipe through wall. Since 1984 national codes and standards have dictated that a connector pipe extend from the outlet of the stove or insert up through the fireplace damper and to the first flue tile of the masonry chimney.

Pour the mixed insulation all around the chimney liner smoothing the top with a trowel. The damper can be placed in multiple positions within the stovepipe to obstruct the exhaust gases. Slip the stainless steel top plate over the chimney liner and secure it with high temperature silicone sealant. Installation depends on the route used for the vent pipes.

A stove pipe damper is commonly used for wood burning stoves. Tighten the hose clamp to secure the top plate to the liner. Arguably the best installation option is installing a stainless steel liner from the top of the stove to the top of the chimney. The interference with the exhaust gases slows the movement up the chimney and keeps heat longer in the heating area.

Stove pipes or chimney connectors can be either single or double walled. Remove the damper door. Stovepipe differs from chimney systems. A stovepipe damper is little more than.

The metal stovepipe damper comes in a three piece construction. For a single flue the chimney damper easily slides onto the flue. Wood burning stoves and fireplaces need a damper to control the amount of heat that escapes via the stovepipe or chimney. Vertical horizontal or a combination of both.

How to install a stovepipe damper. When installing a chimney liner getting the liner through the damper opening can be something of a challenge. Installing a wood burning stove means you will need stovepipe. Your damper opening is probably in the range of 5.

Using a screwdriver tighten the position of the damper with screws. There are generally two ways to get around this problem. By installing the damper into single wall stove pipe you can have air control to your fire. A typical 6 round liner is 6 25 on the outside diameter.