Breckwell SW740 User manual

Approved for installation in the USA and Canada
SAFETY TESTED TO UL 1482-2011, UM-84, ULC-S627-2000, and ULC-S628
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHASE II CERTIFIED WOODSTOVE
WASHINGTON STATE APPROVED
MOBILE HOME APPROVED (U.S. ONLY)
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SAFETY NOTICE:
If this heater is not properly installed, a house
If this heater is not properly installed, a house
fire may result. For your safety, follow the
fire may result. For your safety, follow the
installation instructions. Never use make-shift
installation instructions. Never use make-shift
compromises during the installation of this
compromises during the installation of this
heater. Contact local building or fire officials
heater. Contact local building or fire officials
about permits, restrictions and installation
about permits, restrictions and installation
requirements in your area.
requirements in your area.
CAUTION!
Please read this entire manual before you install
or use your new room heater. Failure to follow
instructions may result in property damage,
bodily injury, or even death.
Improper Installation Could Void
Your Warranty!
Breckwell
P.O. Box 750
Bridgeport, AL 35740
Phone: [phone]
www.BRECKWELL.com
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS MANUAL WILL HELP YOU TO OBTAIN EFFICIENT, DEPENDABLE SERVICE FROM THE HEATER, AND ENABLE
YOU TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS CORRECTLY. KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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MODEL: SW740
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CONGRATULATIONS!
You’ve purchased a heater from North America’s oldest manufacturer of wood burning products.
By heating with wood you’re helping to CONSERVE ENERGY!
Wood is our only Renewable Energy Resource. Please do your part to preserve our wood supply. Plant at least one tree each year.
Future generations will thank you.
The instructions pertaining to the installation of your wood stove comply with UL-1482, UM-84, ULC-S627, and ULC-S628 standards.
CAUTIONS:
• HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE
AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
• DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO IGNITE THE FIRE.
• DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY
OPENED.
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE, FLAMMABLE FLUID SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA
OR MOTOR OIL.
• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
• ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER THE IGNITION.
Combustible : Wood
Colors : Metallic Black
Flue Pipe Diameter : 6” (15.3cm)
Flue Pipe Type: (Standard Single Wall or Double Wall): Black or Blued Steel 2100°F (650°C)
Minimum Chimney Height : 12’ (3.7m)
Maximum Log Length : 18” (457mm)
Electrical 115V, 60Hz, 0.55A
Dimensions
Overall : (without Pedestal, Legs or Facade)
Depth x Width x Height :
28” x 28” x 23” (711mm x 711mm x 578mm)
Combustion Chamber :
Width x Depth :
23” x 18” (584mm x 457mm)
Volume :
Cubic Feet:
2.6 cubic feet
Door Opening : Width x Height: 17.5” x 10.5” (444mm x 266mm)
Pyroceramic Glass Door : (Viewing) Width x Height: 16.25” x 10” (412mm x 254mm)
Weight (lbs): 358 lbs

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City____________________________________________ State_______ Zip_________________
Email Address __________________________________________________________________
Model # of Unit________________________________ Serial #___________________________
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Warranty information must be received within 30 days of original purchase.
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Unpack and Inspect
Remove the packing from the appliance and inspect for any damage. Your appliance is packed with the door handle in a non-
operational position for shipping purposes.
The correct operating position is with the handle rod pointed towards the floor, at an approximate angle as illustrated below.
Ensure that the bricks are positioned correctly and not broken (see illustration for proper brick arrangement). Make sure that the
baffle board, above the air tubes, is in place and undamaged. (DO NOT REMOVE)
Tools and Materials Needed For Installation
1. You must choose one of the three offered kits:
A) Pedestal Kit (SA740P)
B) Leg Kit (SA740L)
C) Fireplace Insert (SA740i)
Refer to the instructions found inside each kit for proper assembly.
2. A 7/16” socket wrench
3. Ruler / Measuring Tape
4. Furnace Cement
5. A 5/16” socket (Best if using a power drill and a socket bit)
6. A pair of pliers or channel-locks
7. A power drill with an 1/8” drill bit to install sheet metal screws into connector pipe.
8. Sheet metal screws
9. A non-combustible floor protector as specified in this manual.
10. All chimney and chimney connector components required for your particular venting installation.
11. For mobile or manufactured home installations, see the MOBILE HOME section in this manual.
Brick Configuration
Door Handle Proper Operational Position

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is offered in three different configurations of which you get to choose. You have the option to install your new heater as
a freestanding heater on a pedestal, on legs or as a fireplace insert. You must purchase the desired kit separately from your appliance
dealer. Read and follow the directions in this manual and inside the chosen kit to ensure proper assembly, installation and operation
of your new wood heater.
Caution! The appliance is very heavy.
The assistance from a second person is strongly suggested. Please use proper lifting technic when positioning the appliance for
assembly and installation. Several methods may be used to attach the legs and pedestal to the appliance. The safest method is to roll
the appliance on its side, then attach the chosen assembly. When using this method, you should first remove the firebrick from the
unit so as to reduce weight and possible breakage. It will be required to raise the bottom of the unit up to attach two of the legs or
the pedestal. It is recommended that you use cardboard or other means of padding to protect the finish on your new stove.
Free Standing Leg Assembly
Unpack the kit and ensure all components
are present: Four(4) Cast Iron Legs (40566),
Eight(8) 1/4-20 UNC Bolts (83339), Eight(8)
Flat Washers (83045A), One(1) Outside
Air Assembly (69848), and Eight (8) #10
Sheetmetal Screws (83343).
1. Position the unit for assembly.
2. Using the Eight(8) 1/4-20 bolts and
washers provided, attach the legs.
3. Using a pair of pliers or other means,
remove the metal plate from the bottom
of the appliance.
4. Attach the Outside Air Assembly to the
bottom of the appliance, making sure
the pipe is toward the rear of the unit.
Use the Eight(8) sheetmetal screws
provided.
5. Rotate the appliance onto the legs,
being careful not to damage the legs while doing so.
6. Make sure that the baffle board, above the air tubes, is in place and undamaged. DO NOT remove the baffle board.
Free Standing Pedestal Assembly
Unpack the Pedestal Assembly and ensure
all components are present: One(1) Pedestal
Assembly, Six(6) 1/4-20x1/2 Hex Head Bolts,
and Four(4) #10x1/2 Hex Head Self-tapping
Screws. e pedestal should come assembled
to the base, ready to install on your appliance.
You can either roll the appliance onto its side
as above or locate the pedestal assembly in
the approximate nal location, then set the
appliance atop the pedestal. Please heed the
caution above!
1. Position the appliance for assembly.
2. Using a pair of pliers or other means,
remove the metal plate from the bottom
of the appliance and the pedestal.
3. Attach the pedestal to the bottom of the
unit using three(3) bolts and washers
provided.
4. Attach the pedestal back to the pedestal using four(4) sheetmetal screws provided.
5. Make sure that the baffle board, above the air tubes, is in place and undamaged. DO NOT remove the baffle board.
Leg (40566)
Bolt (83339)
OA Inlet Assembly (69848)
Screw (83343) METAL PLATE
Base (26298)
Pedistal (26299)
Back Panel (26308)
Bolt (83343)
Bolt (83409)

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RETAINING SCREWS
BEHIND INSULATION
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PULL BACK INSULATION
Front Plate (26302) Insulation (88190)
Damper Plate (26304)
Air Dam (26346)
Air Dam Removal
For fireplace insert models, an air dam must be removed from the front of the stove.
1. On the front of the stove remove the two (2) screws holding the front plate(26302) in place.
2. Next make two cuts in the insulation(88190) measuring 2.5”(63mm) and 1.5”(38mm) as shown.
CAUTION: The insulation is held in place with sharp retaining studs. Use caution when removing the
insulation to avoid injury.
3. Pull back the insulation from the cuts and remove the damper plate(26304), air dam(26346), and the two retaining screws(83343)
located behind the insulation.
4. Reinstall the damper plate(26304) and retaining screws(83343).
5. Finally reinstall the front plate and the two retaining screws.
FIREPLACE INSERT ASSEMBLY

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1 26278 Left Panel, Facade 1
2 26279 Central Panel, Facade 1
3 26277 Right Panel, Facade 1
4 892295-3 Trim, Facade Side-Left 1
5 892295-1 Trim, Facade Top 1
6 892295-2 Trim, Facade Right 1
7 88055 Gasket, Trim 10ft
8 83386 #10 X 3/4 Hex Head Screw 6
9 26414 Clamp, Top Trim 1
INSERT STOVE FACADE ASSEMBLY
Breckwell Room Heaters are available as an insert into existing masonry or factory-built fireplaces.
Do not alter the existing fireplace in any way either by removing bricks or mortar which could weaken the structural integrity
of the fireplace.
Note: The facade must be installed before unit is set into its final position.
1) Position stove in fireplace. Align facade panels with fireplace and top of stove. The panels should be flat against the fireplace
and standing vertical.
Notes: The side facade pieces go behind the top piece.
The facade must be installed before unit is set into its final position.
2) Mark the location of the facade panels along the top of the stove with a pencil. The mark will be used to realign the panels later.
3) Slide stove out of fireplace far enough to be able to work behind facade panels.
4) Realign the first side panel with the mark made previously.
5) Using the predrilled holes in the facade panel as a guide; mark and drill holes for the self tapping screws used to mount the
facade panel. See illustration on right below.
Note: Align the mounting screws with the center of the predrilled holes to allow for adjustment.
6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other side panel.
7) Attach side panel trim as shown. See illustration on left below.
8) Attach top panel retainer with two self tapping screws.
9) Ensure venting is attached properly.
10) Align the top panel with the retainer and side panels
11) Attach top panel trim.
Note: Stove and facade panels should realign with fireplace to allow the panels to be flat against fireplace and standing vertically
12) Attach self adhesive insulation to back of facade and realign stove in fireplace.

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Align mounting
screw with center
of predrilled
mounting hole.
Attach facade trim.
Top Panel Retainer
Self-adhesive insulation

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INSTALLATION
SAFETY NOTICE
• IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
• CONSULTYOUR MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT OR FIRE OFFICIALSABOUT PERMITS, RESTRICTIONS
AND INSTALLATIONS REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
• USE SMOKE DETECTORS IN THE ROOM WHERE YOUR STOVE IS INSTALLED.
• KEEP FURNITURE AND DRAPES WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE.
• NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR
SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL
AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IT IS IN USE.
• IN THE EVENT OF A CHIMNEY FIRE, PUSH THE AIR CONTROL FULL CLOSED TO DEPRIVE THE FIRE OF
OXYGEN. CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
• A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN REQUIRED.
POSITIONING THE STOVE
It is very important to position the wood stove as close as possible to the chimney, and in an area that will favor the most efficient
heat distribution possible throughout the house. The stove must, therefore, be installed in the room where the most time is spent and
in the most spacious room possible. Recall that wood stoves produce radiating heat, the heat we feel when we are close to a wood
stove. A wood stove also functions by convection, that is through the displacement of hot air accelerated upwards and its replacement
with cooler air. Route power cord away from unit. Do not route power cord under or in front of appliance.
The wood stove must not be hooked up to a hot air distribution system since an excessive accumulation of heat may occur.
Dimension Inch mm
J Stove Width 28 711
K Stove Depth 28 711
L  Front 16 406
M Back 2 51
N Left 8 203
P Right 8 203
Q Total Width 44 1117
R Total Length 46 1168
Canadian installations require 18” (457mm)
Canadian installations require 8” (203mm)
Floor Protector
This heater must have a non-
combustible floor protector
(ember protection) installed
beneath it if the floor is of
combustible material. If a floor
pad is used, it should be UL
listed or equal. The floor pad or
non-combustible surface should
be large enough to extend a
minimum of 8-inches [152mm]
in front and 2-inches [51mm] on
each side of the heater.
Canadian Installations require
a minimum of 450 mm [18”]
beyond the front of the unit and
200mm [8”] beyond each side of the unit.
A Floor Protector of 1/2 inch thick is recommended for this installation.

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CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
Free Standing Stove Clearances
A wood stove must never be installed in a hallway or near a staircase, since it may block the way in case of fire or fail to respect
required clearances. It is of utmost importance that the clearances to combustible materials be strictly adhered to during installation
of the stove. Refer to the tables below :
• Floor to ceiling height must be at least 7’ (2.13m) in all cases.
• Do not place any combustible material within 4’ (1.2m) of the front of the unit.
• The clearance between the flue pipe and a wall are valid only for vertical walls and for vertical flue pipe.
• The chimney connector must not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed space, a floor, or a ceiling.
• For Canadian installations, where passage through a wall, or partition of combustible construction is desired, the installation
must conform to CAN/CSA-B365.
• A flue pipe crossing a combustible wall must have a minimum clearance of 18” (457.2mm).
• To reduce flue clearances from combustible materials, contact your local safety department.
Side wall Side wall
BackwallBackwall Ceiling
CORNER INSTALLATION
Dimension Inch mm
A Backwall to Stove 9 228
B Sidewall to Stove 27 685
C Wall to corner (Angled Installation) 15 381
D Ceiling Height 84 2134
E Backwall to Flue 14 350
F Sidewall to Flue 38 957
G Wall to Flue (Angled Installation) 27 686

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Insert Stove Clearances
A: Side wall: 18” to side of appliance
B: Top Trim: 18” above top of appliance
C: Side trim: 18” to side of appliance
D: Mantle: 24” above top of appliance
E: Side Floor Protector: 8” to side of appliance
F: Front Floor Protector: 16” in front of appliance (Canadian installations require 18” (457mm)
Floor Protection
When in MASONRY fireplaces, use a floor protector listed to standard UL 1618.
When in Factory-built fireplaces, use a floor protector listed to standard UL 1618.
See ALTERNATE FLOOR PROTECTOR CALCULATIONS section in this manual for instructions on how to calculate acceptability
of alternate materials.
SIDE WALL
MANTEL
TOP TRIM
SIDE TRIM
FLOOR PROTECTOR
EF
A
D
B
C

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MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
Special Mobile Home Requirements
 CONSULT YOUR MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT
PERMITS, RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
 WARNING! - DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM.
 CAUTION! - THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND
CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED.
In addition to the previously detailed installation requirements, mobile home installations must meet the following requirements:
• The heater must be permanently attached to the floor.
1. There are two holes in the pedestal base, use 3/8” bolts through the floor.
2. To attach the leg model use two 3/8-16 UNC bolts through the floor into the two rear legs.
• The heater must be electrically grounded to the steel chassis of the mobile home with 8 GA copper wire using a serrated or star
washer to penetrate paint or protective coating to ensure grounding.
• When moving your mobile home, all exterior venting must be removed while the mobile home is being relocated. After relocation,
all venting must be reinstalled and securely fastened.
• Outside Air is mandatory for mobile home installation. See your dealer for purchasing. (see Ventilation Section for details)
• Check with your local building officials as other codes may apply.
MOBILE HOME
MOUNTING BOLT HOLES

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Combustion Air Assembly Instructions
This appliance requires a source of combustion air. If your home is of tight construction or has negative
pressure problems, you will need an outside source of air.
Outside combustion air may be required if :
1. Your stove does not draw steadily, smoke rollout occurs, wood burns poorly, or back-drafts occur whether or not there is
combustion present.
2. Existing fuel-fired equipment in the house, such as fireplaces or other heating appliances, smell, do not operate properly, suffer
smoke roll-out when opened, or back-drafts occur whether or not there is combustion present.
3. Opening a window slightly on a calm (windless) day alleviates any of the above symptoms.
4. The house is equipped with a well-sealed vapor barrier and tight fitting windows and/or has any powered devices that exhaust
house air.
5. There is excessive condensation on windows in the winter.
6. A ventilation system is installed in the house.
7. Mobile home installations.
“Combustion Air thru Unit Base” Installation
FLOOR PROTECTOR Home’s Floor
Rodent Screen
Non-Combustible Floor
Make a 2” x 7”(51mm x 177mm)
cutout through both the oor
protector and home’s ooring
within the perimeter of the
appliance’s base.
“Dryer Venting Kit” Installation
If an outside air intake is required, you have two options. You may cut a rectangular hole in the floor of your home and the floor
protector, or purchase a standard 4” Dryer Vent kit from your local hardware supply store and install it on the rear of the appliance.
If your choice is to cut a rectangular hole in the floor and flooring protector, refer to the above illustrations for assistance. You must
place a rodent screen between the floor protector and the floor to prevent passage of any unwanted vermin into your home.
If using a Dryer venting kit, the outlet cover must be of a design that DOES NOT close by means of a flap or trap door. You must
purchase a style that allows a continuous in-flow of air and that has a rodent screen. This adapter can be purchased from your dealer.
If your home is not of tight construction, you can just simply remove the 4” round knockout in the rear of the pedestal.
“Combustion Air thru Unit Base” installation:
First, decide the location of the appliance. Then, cut a 2” x 7” rectangular opening in the floor protector within the appliance base’s
perimeter. Using the flooring protector as a template, position it in place and mark onto the floor of your home where to make your
next cut. Make the cut in your home’s floor slightly larger than the 2” x 7” to accommodate any misalignment. Attach a piece of
screen over the hole to prevent any unwanted vermin entering your home. Remove the knock-out from the bottom of the pedestal.
Complete your appliance installation.
“Dryer Venting Kit” installation:
First using a pair of pliers or other means, remove the metal plate from the bottom of the appliance. Next, install the Outside air
Adapter. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions for attaching the dryer vent kit to the home. Then, attach it to the adapter
on the appliance. The dryer vent kit can be installed on either the back of the pedestal or on the Outside Air Assembly on the free
standing leg option.
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Chimney Connector (Stove Pipe)
Your chimney connector and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove outlet (6”). If this is not the case, we recommend
you contact your dealer in order to insure there will be no problem with the draft.
The stove pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum thickness of 0.021” or 0.53 mm. It is strictly forbidden
to use galvanized steel.
Your smoke pipe should be assembled in such a way that the male section (crimped end) of the pipe faces down. Attach each of the
sections to one another with three equidistant metal screws. Seal with furnace cement.
The pipe must be short and straight. All sections installed horizontally must slope at least 1/4 inch per foot, with the upper end of the
section toward the chimney. Any installation with a horizontal run of chimney pipe must conform to NFPA 211. You may contact
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and request the latest edition of the NFPA Standard 211.
To insure a good draft, the total length of the coupling pipe should never exceed 8’ to 10’ (2.4m to 3.04 m). (Except for cases of
vertical installation, cathedral-roof style where the smoke exhaust system can be much longer and connected without problem to
the chimney at the ceiling of the room).
There should never be more than two 90 degrees elbows in the smoke exhaust system.
Installation of a “barometric draft stabilizer” (fireplace register) on a smoke exhaust system is prohibited.
Furthermore, installation of a draft damper is not recommended. Indeed, with a controlled combustion wood stove, the draft is
regulated upon intake of the combustion air in the stove and not at the exhaust.
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Chimney
Your wood stove may be hooked up with a 6” factory built or masonry chimney. If you are using a factory built chimney, it must
comply with UL 103 or CSA-B365 standard; therefore it must be a Type HT (2100°F). It is extremely important that it be installed
according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the National Building
Code. It must be lined with fire clay bricks, metal or clay tiles sealed together with fire cement. (Round flues are the most efficient).
The interior diameter of the chimney flue must be identical to the stove smoke exhaust. A flue which is too small may cause draft
problems, while a large flue favours rapid cooling of the gas, and hence the build-up of creosote and the risk of chimney fires. Note
that it is the chimney and not the stove which creates the draft effect; your stove’s performance is directly dependent on an adequate
draft from your chimney.
The following recommendations may be useful for the installation of your chimney:
1. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
2. It must rise above the roof at least 3’ (0.9m) from the uppermost point of contact.
3. The chimney must exceed any part of the building or other obstruction within a 10’ (3.04m) distance by a height of 2’ (0.6m).
4. Installation of an interior chimney is always preferable to an exterior chimney. Indeed, the interior chimney will, by definition,
be hotter than an exterior chimney, being heated up by the ambient air in the house. Therefore, the gas which circulates will
cool more slowly, thus reducing the build-up of creosote and the risk of chimney fires.
5. The draft caused by the tendency for hot air to rise will be increased with an interior chimney.
6. Using a fire screen at the extremity of the chimney requires regular inspection in order to insure that it is not obstructed, thus
blocking the draft; and it should be cleaned when used regularly.
7. Exterior chimney should be double or triple wall.

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Installation into a Masonry Fireplace:
Multiple installation methods may be available in your
area. Check with local building officials for any permits
required for installation of this unit and notify your
insurance company before proceeding with installation.
Breckwell recommends the use of a full liner where a stainless steel
rigid or flexible liner pipe is routed from the insert outlet collar to
the top of the chimney.
1. Clean the fireplace opening properly disposing of any ashes in
a closed metal container. See Safety Instructions.
2. Install a 6˝(152mm) minimum diameter, continuous stainless
steel chimney liner into the existing chimney. The liner must
extend to the top of the existing chimney. Use only listed
chimney liners that meet UL1777 standards. Follow liner
manufacturer installation instructions.
3. Remove or lock the fireplace damper in the open position. Note:
Masonry or damper plate may be removed to accommodate the
chimney liner provided this does not weaken any structural
components of the existing fireplace or chimney nor reduces
protection of combustible materials required by national
building codes. Consult with your local building or fire authority
before doing this.
4. Uncrate the appliance. Remove all packing materials, and
any items stored in the firebox.
5. WARNING: Any fireplace which has had parts removed or
modified to accommodate the installation of this appliance
MUST have a warning plate permanently installed in a
visible location stating that the fireplace is unfit for use with
solid fuel. Permanently attach the warning plate to a visible
location in the fireplace.
6. Position the appliance into the fireplace opening.
7. If necessary, 1/4-20 leveling bolts can be inserted into the
base and used as levelers for uneven fireplaces.
8. Connect the chimney liner to the appliance using a stainless
steel adapter and securing with a minimum of three (3) sheet
metal screws. The liner MUST be attached with the male
(or crimped) end of the adapter inside the flue collar of the
appliance to allow condensation and/or creosote to drain
back into the firebox.
9. Assemble the Surround. Lay pieces face down on carpet
or other soft surface to protect finish during assembly. The
Surround consists of two side panels, a top panel, and a
decorative trim frame.

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Masonry Chimney :
Ensure that a masonry chimney meets the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) by having it
inspected by a professional. Make sure there are no cracks, loose mortar, or other signs of deterioration and blockage. Have the
chimney cleaned before the stove is installed and operated. When connecting the stove through a combustible wall to a masonry
chimney, special methods are needed.

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Factory Built Chimney :
When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer’s installation instructions must be followed. You must also purchase
(from the same manufacturer) and install the ceiling support package or wall pass-through and “T” section package, firestops (where
needed), insulation shield, roof flashing, chimney cap, etc. Maintain proper clearance to the structure as recommended by the
manufacturer. The chimney must be the required height above the roof or other obstructions for safety and proper draft operation.
See Chimney section for details. Ensure chimney is a minimum of 12’ tall.

20 Breckwell
Combustible Wall Chimney Connector Pass-Throughs
Method A. 12” (304.8 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall Member: Using
a minimum thickness 3.5” (89 mm) brick and a 5/8” (15.9 mm) minimum
wall thickness clay liner, construct a wall pass-through. The clay liner must
conform to ASTM C315 (Standard Specification for Clay Fire Linings)
or its equivalent. Keep a minimum of 12” (304.8 mm) of brick masonry
between the clay liner and wall combustibles. The clay liner shall run from
the brick masonry outer surface to the inner surface of the chimney flue
liner but not past the inner surface. Firmly grout or cement the clay liner
in place to the chimney flue liner.
Method B. 9” (228.6 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall Member: Using
a 6” (152.4 mm) inside diameter, listed, factory-built Solid-Pak chimney
section with insulation of 1” (25.4 mm) or more, build a wall pass-through
with a minimum 9” (228.6 mm) air space between the outer wall of the
chimney length and wall combustibles. Use sheet metal supports fastened
securely to wall surfaces on all sides, to maintain the 9” (228.6 mm) air
space. When fastening supports to chimney length, do not penetrate the
chimney liner (the inside wall of the Solid-Pak chimney). The inner end of
the Solid-Pak chimney section shall be flush with the inside of the masonry
chimney flue, and sealed with a non-water soluble refractory cement. Use
this cement to also seal to the brick masonry penetration.
Method C. 6” (152.4 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall Member: Starting
with a minimum 24 gauge (.024” [.61 mm]) 6” (152.4 mm) metal chimney
connector, and a minimum 24 gauge ventilated wall thimble which has two
air channels of 1” (25.4 mm) each, construct a wall pass-through. There
shall be a minimum 6” (152.4) mm separation area containing fiberglass
insulation, from the outer surface of the wall thimble to wall combustibles.
Support the wall thimble, and cover its opening with a 24-gauge minimum
sheet metal support. Maintain the 6” (152.4 mm) space. There should also
be a support sized to fit and hold the metal chimney connector. See that
the supports are fastened securely to wall surfaces on all sides. Make sure
fasteners used to secure the metal chimney connector do not penetrate
chimney flue liner.
Method D. 2” (50.8 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall Member: Start
with a solid-pak listed factory built chimney section at least 12” (304 mm)
long, with insulation of 1” (25.4 mm) or more, and an inside diameter of 8”
(2 inches [51 mm] larger than the 6” [152.4 mm] chimney connector). Use
this as a pass-through for a minimum 24-gauge single wall steel chimney
connector. Keep solid-pak section concentric with and spaced 1” (25.4 mm)
off the chimney connector by way of sheet metal support plates at both
ends of chimney section. Cover opening with and support chimney section
on both sides with 24 gauge minimum sheet metal supports. See that the
supports are fastened securely to wall surfaces on all sides.
NOTES:
1. Connectors to a masonry chimney, excepting method B, shall extend in one continuous section through the wall pass-through
system and the chimney wall, to but not past the inner flue liner face.
2. A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed space, a floor, or ceiling.