The proper installation of a wood appliance is very important to give you maximum performance with minimum consumption and to be sure of the installation and its safety. Here at LACUNZA, it appears essential to us that the installation and periodic maintenance be carried out by an authorised installer in accordance with the specifications of each country’s applicable regulations and our instruction manuals. A few more recommendations include:

• The straighter the better: The straighter the flue pipe is, the less problems will arise with possible smoke blow-back. In LACUNZA we recommend a maximum elbow of 45º.
• The connection: The connection between the appliance’s smoke outlet and the main duct must be perfect. Avoid constriction, section changes and also avoid changes of direction. It is important to facilitate the smoke’s path towards the outside without any difficulties. So, in this sense, it’s very important that the connection be completely sealed.
• Fireplace damper or draught: An independent and unobstructed fireplace is recommended. In addition, it’s very important that the pipe be insulated since this allows the temperature of smoke inside to remain higher and contributes to greater damper or draught.
• The pipe: When your fireplace, cook stove or wood burning stove is installed, the pipe that sticks out of your rooftop must surpass the ridge cover. There mustn’t be any obstacles preventing the smoke from getting out at the end of its path.
• Air intake: The appliance requires air (oxygen) for combustion. Without oxygen, there can be no combustion. Its entry must always be ensured through a screen or, if the appliance has built-in conduction, by making the corresponding connection to the outside. This is a very important issue for the appliance to function properly. In addition, if proper air intake is ensured into the premises, it will also translate into a healthier and purer environment for your health.
• Independent smoke outlets: The stove’s outlet should always be independent and should not connect with other ducts connected to other appliances.
• Stainless steel flue outlet: It is recommended that it be built in stainless steel, since its antioxidant properties will make it last longer and work properly.
• Smoke dispersion: To prevent smoke from dispersing, it is advisable to use cap nuts with a proper passage section at the end. The outlet section must be at least twice that of the pipe.
• Prevent smoke blow-back: To prevent smoke returns at the end of the pipe, there should be no physical element within a minimum radius of 8 m. Also the cap nut must be located at a minimum height of one meter above the ridge, the highest part of the roof.
• Insulation: Read our instruction manual carefully. Use fireproof insulators and the right materials.
• The connection between the appliance’s smoke outlet and the main duct must be perfect. Avoid constriction, section changes and also avoid changes of direction. It is important to facilitate the smoke’s path towards the outside without any difficulties. So, in this sense, it’s very important that the connection be completely sealed.