EQUATION EQI-70C Instructions Pour L'installation, L'utilisation Et L'entretien page 18

2.2.4. Some rules
Accumulation
We shall now explain a number of rules that should be
followed when building a chimney.
• Use resistant, fireproof materials. Do not use
cement asbestos pipes.
• Choose the most vertical and straight route
possible and do not connect several devices to the same
chimney.
Angle too
Desviación
flat
demasiado
plana
Accumulati
Acumulación
on of ash
de cenizas
Incorrect
•
The conduit should not come to an end near
buildings and must be higher than the nearest obstacle if
there is another building nearby.
Incorrect
• Install the conduit in a location as protected from
the cold as possible. If possible, the chimney should be
built inside the house.
• The internal walls must be perfectly smooth and
free from obstacles. Avoid bottlenecks where pipes join to
the brick chimneys.
Pipe too narrow
Tubo de sección
insuficiente
Incorrect
Correct angle
Desviación
correcta
45°
Correct
Correct
Correct
of
Incorrect
It is very important to ensure that the joints of the
pipes are well sealed to avoid possible cracks through
which air may enter.
Not sealed
Sin sellar
Incorrect
In order to verify the air-tightness of the chimney, you
may:
- Cover the outlet on the roof.
- Introduce damp paper and straw at the bottom of
the chimney and light it up.
Watch for possible cracks through which smoke
-
leaks out and seal them.
Chimney cover
Losa de cierre
Escape de humo
Papeles y paja
ash
Correct
Correct
(tapar)
húmeda
Sealed
Sellado