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Escape 1800-I Insert Installation and Operation Manual
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9.5.2 If the chimney liner does not align with the insert’s flue outlet
You can install a liner offset adapter, which is sold separately. Please note that an
offset adaptor reduces the free flow of exhaust gases and may result in smoke roll-
out from the insert when its door is open for loading. Only use an offset adaptor if a)
there is no other alternative and b) if the total height of the fireplace and chimney is
at least 20 feet. If you must install a liner offset adapter, secure the three brackets
with the three screws provided on top of the insert in the three holes in front of the
flue outlet. The long end of the brackets must be attached to the insert. The brackets
and screws are in the insert’s owner’s manual kit. Then follow the instructions in the
manual provided with the liner offset adapter kit.
9.6 Minimum Chimney
Height
The top of the chimney should
be tall enough to be above the
air turbulence caused when wind
blows against the house and its
roof. The chimney must extend
at least 1 m (3 ft.) above the
highest point of contact with the
roof, and at least 60 cm (2 ft.)
higher than any roof line or
obstacle within a horizontal
distance of 3 m (10 ft.).
9.7 The Relationship Between the Chimney and the House
Because the venting system is the engine that drives the wood heating system, it must have
the right characteristics. The signs of bad system design are cold back drafting when there
is no fire in the insert, slow kindling of new fires, and smoke roll-out when the door is open
for loading.
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