Fire clay for maximum heat resistance.
Clay chimney thimble installation.
The thimble shall protrude at least 1 4 beyond the metal base flange.
180 degree heat shields are available for single wall pipe to reduce clearances to 6 for walls and 9 to the ceiling.
Apply additional stove cement to fill any gaps and to seal the thimble securely.
Install the thimble by simply sliding it in place so it extends to the inner edge of the chimney liner but not past it.
Insert the thick wall thimble into the mounted metal base.
If the thimble protrudes more than 1 2 beyond round metal base flange into room mark thimble using flange edge as a guide.
Single wall stove pipe going from the stove to the chimney must have a minimum of 18 clearance to combustibles.
Our products include rumford fireplace components clay chimney pots herringbone fireboxes and brick masonry bread ovens as well as a variety of other quality clay products.
Stabilizing the thimble with one hand press the mortar around the thimble on all sides with a trowel using the other hand.
A thimble should be cemented with high temperature cement into the masonry wall of the chimney and the stovepipe inserted into the thimble without cement for easy removal for cleaning and replacement.
Superior clay corporation manufactures quality handcrafted clay products used in custom fireplaces wood fired ovens and other ornamental architectural products.
If the stovepipe is connected to a masonry chimney it should extend through the near wall of a chimney to the inner face of the chimney liner but not beyond it.
Place the thimble into the hole.
Size and weights approximate.
Apply a layer of stove cement to the edges of the opening using a trowel.
Clay flue liners provides proper air flow for maximum performance.
Reach through the thimble so that you can feel the joint between the end of the thimble and the inside of the clay flue.
Position thimble firmly against chimney.
