Electric Chimney Flue Damper

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Electric chimney flue damper.

A flue size providing not less than the equivalent net cross sectional area shall be used. Unlike traditional throat dampers a chimney top damper is installed at the top of the chimney allowing it to close and seal properly. A flue damper is usually found just above the fireplace stove at the base of the flue but may be located further up the flue. During standstill periods of the appliance the damper flap automatically closes the exhaust path preventing loss of heat.

When the damper is closed it helps to keep heated air from going up the chimney. The log set is designed to burn with yellow flames. Diving even deeper down the rabbit hole the all important damper is located inside the flue. Section 150 e of the california energy efficiency standards requires that masonry or factory built fireplace shall have the following.

5 0 out of 5 stars 10. A damper prevents your heat or air conditioning from escaping through the chimney and it keeps out cold air or heat and humidity. The height of the chimney shall be measured from the firebox floor to the top of the chimney flue. Cross sectional areas of clay flue linings are shown in tables r1003 14 1 and r1003 14 2 or as provided by the manufacturer or as measured in the field.

The damper is an important part of your wood fireplace chimney. More buying choices 94 59 4 new offers hy c smoke guard for 28 5 to 48 inch by 8 inch fireplaces black powder coat. A damper clamp is included to maintain the minimum permanent vent opening and to prevent full closure of the damper blade. If you pull the lever toward you generally that will open most of the dampers.

When the temperature controller needs heat the electric motor automatically opens the shut off flap before the burner starts and the program of the burner control unit is enabled. Chimney dampers parts chimney dampers the key to maintaining your home s temperature control. The chimney houses the flue which is just the airway in which the smoke rises from the fireplace and exits through the roof. 1 closeable metal or glass doors covering the entire opening of the firebox.

The chimney damper must be fully opened when burning the log set. 2 a combustion air intake to draw air from the outside of the building directly into the firebox which is at least six square. A flue damper needs to be manually operated to open or close and so there will always be a set of controls located on the flue operate the damper. Conversely outside air can enter through the flue into the firebox.

Chimney 26242 42 in. This is a movable plate that sits above the fireplace before the flue. Thus adequate ventilation is absolutely necessary. It also prevents the wind from blowing ashes all over your room.

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