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I have an Appalachian 30 CD woodburning stove and a CF3860 factory built fireplace and chimney. I need to know if the two are compatible i.e. safe to operate together. I have looked at the manual for the stove and it indicates that it is "approved for masonry and factory built."
Additionally, the manual states, "2. The Appalachian Stove must be connected ONLY to UL listed class “HT” all-fuel burning heating
appliance chimneys. CAUTION: SOME CHIMNEYS ARE AVAILABLE WITH UL LISTING THAT ARE NOT CLASS “HT,” AND ARE NOT SAFE FOR USE
WITH A SOLID FUEL APPLIANCE."
How do I know if my chimney is "HT" or not?
I have noticed that other brands of woodburning stoves list the fireplaces/chimneys with which they are compatible. Is there a similar list for my stove? Thanks in advance.
John,
The simplest thing to tell you is don't install your stove inside this factory built fireplace. The manufacture of your fireplace will tell you no. The fireplace chimney is only rated at 1700 degrees and HT chimney requires 2100. The issues are to many to list. I have personal knowledge of at least 20 fires related to conjoining these products and cant be more against it than I am. Best of luck to you and your family.
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Answers by Expert:
Randy Brooks
Expertise
Inspection of Masonry, Pre-cast Tilt-up, and Factory Built Fireplaces as well as Free Standing & Insert, Gas, and Wood Appliances. We also provide Hearth Fire Loss Investigations, Litigation Support, Consulting Services, Flue Sweeping, Installation and Repair. Additionally, I’ve been a chimney sweep for 23 years, service and install hearth appliances as well as being recognized by the Superior Court of California as an expert witness.
Experience
Brooks Chimney Sweeping Since 1989
Ojai, CA
Owner / President www.brooks-hearth.com
Organizations
NCSG, MEMBER,(National Chimney Sweep Guild), Member since 1990, Board of Directors representing Region 6, (CA, NV, AZ, UT, OR, WA, ID, WY, MT, AK and HI,) 2004-2011, ethics committee chair, 2004-2005, executive committee member, Vice President, 2006-2008, President, 2008-2011.
CSIA, BOD (Chimney Safety Institute of America,) Board of Directors, ethics committee chair, 2004-2005, executive committee member, Secretary, 2005-2006, Vice President, 2006-2008, President, 2008-2011.
HPBA, MEMBER, (Hearth, Patio, & BBQ Association,) since 2002.
NFPA Member, (National Fire Protection Association) Since 2009. Technical Committee member for the 211 Standard.
Education/Credentials
California State Licensed Contractor, C61-D34, #750710.
http://www2.cslb.ca.gov
C.S.I.A., (Chimney Safety Institute of America,) Certified Chimney Sweep, #2580. Held since 1990 re-certified in ‘93, ‘96, ‘99, ‘02, ‘05, '08,'11.
http://www.csia.org
F.I.R.E. (Fireplace Investigation, Research & Education Service,) Certified Inspector, #FP-006. Held since 2000, re-certified in ’03, ‘06.
http://www.f-i-r-e-service.com
Fireplace Investigation, Research & Education Service,) Advance Expert Consulting & Witness, certificate, ’05
N.F.I. (National Fireplace Institute,) Certified Gas & Wood-Burning Specialist, #133851. Held since 2002, re-certified in '05,‘08.
http://nficertified.org
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