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Securing the Connector 
to a Masonry Chimney
The Dutchwest Convection heaters may be connected 
to either a freestanding masonry chimney or a masonry 
fireplace chimney.
Freestanding Installations
If the chimney connector must pass through a combus-
tible wall to reach the chimney, follow the recommenda-
tions in the wall pass-through section that follows.  
The opening through the chimney wall to the flue 
(the “breech”) must be lined with either a ceramic or 
metal cylinder, called the “thimble”, which is securely 
cemented in place. (Fig. 7) Most chimney breeches 
incorporate thimbles, but check to be sure the fit is snug 
and the joint between thimble and chimney wall firmly 
cemented.
A special piece called the “thimble sleeve,” slightly 
smaller in diameter than the standard connector and 
most thimbles, will ease the removal of the chimney 
connector system for inspection and cleaning. Thimble 
sleeves should be available from your local dealer.
To install a thimble sleeve, slide it into the breech until 
it is flush with the inner flue wall.  Don’t extend it into 
the actual flue passage, as that could interfere with the 
draft.  
The thimble sleeve should protrude 1-2” (25-50 mm) 
into the room.  Use furnace cement and thin gasketing 
to seal the sleeve in place in the thimble.  Secure the 
chimney connector to the outer end of the sleeve with 
sheet metal screws.  
Fireplace Installations - 
Above the Fireplace
In this installation, the chimney connector rises from 
the stove, turns ninety degrees, and goes back into the 
fireplace chimney.  The liner of the fireplace chimney 
should extend at least to the point at which the chimney 
connector enters the chimney.  Follow all the guidelines 
for installing a chimney connector into a freestanding 
masonry chimney, and pay special attention to  these 
additional points:
• 
Check the stove and chimney connector clearances 
to combustible mantel or trim materials.  Use the 
necessary combination of mantel, trim, and connec-
tor heat shields to provide the required clearances. 
(Fig. 8)
• 
Double-check connector clearance from the ceiling.
• 
The fireplace damper must be closed and sealed 
to prevent room air from being drawn up the flue, 
reducing the draft.  However, it must be possible to 
re-open the damper to inspect or clean the chimney.
ST245a
fireplace 
flex connector
6/00
Flue Liner
Extend Chimney Con-
nector to the First Tile of 
the Flue Liner
Observe 
Miniumum Clearances
Damper 
Plate is 
Remvoed 
or Locked 
in Open 
Position
Close Off 
the Damper 
Opening with 
Sheet Metal 
and Sealant
ST245a
Fig. 9  The connector passes through the fireplace to enter 
flue. Special Fireplace Adapter Kits to simplify fireplace instal-
lations are available from your local dealer.
ST244a
Dutchwest
fplc over mantel
6/00
Masonry Wall
Ceramic Flue Liner
Chimney Connec-
tor Shield
Block-Off Plate
Chimney Connector
ST244a
Fig. 8  The connector enters flue above the fireplace. If the 
clearance between the chimney connector and either the 
mantel and/or the ceiling is inadequate, special protective 
shields will be required.
ST243
thinble connection
12/13/99   djt
Thimble 
Sleeve
Elbow
Flue
Keep 
Sleeve 
End Flush 
with Flue 
Tile
Thimble
Flue Liner
Chimney 
Connector
ST243
Fig. 7  The thimble, made of either ceramic or metal, must be 
cemented in place securely.