PIVOT Room Sealed DIY Flue Kit Installation Guide
- June 12, 2024
- PIVOT
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Room Sealed
–––––– DIY Flue Kit ––––––
Install Guide
Please check with your local Council / State laws when installing your wood heater to see if this guide is applicable to you.
When installing your wood heater, ensure you follow working at heights
regulations and have adequate fall protection, appropriate personal safety
equipment including safety goggles, isolating power where required as per your
local Council and State health and safety guidelines.
There may be further safety requirements not listed in this guide.
Ensure your heater in installed as per the manufacturers specifications with recommended clearances and hearth requirements.
Insulated Room Sealed Flue Kit
Fully Sealed 4m Flue Kit
Painted Insulated RSF from the heater
Stainless Steel RSF outside the home
RSF FK6FULLYINSULATED
Also available in
RSF FK5FULLYINSULATED
RSF FK7FULLYINSULATED
RSF FK8FULLYINSULATED
RSF FK9FULLYINSULATED
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Optional Support Brace
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NOTE:
The optional support brace (N) has the ability to adjust to any angle of adjacent roof beams
There is a 25mm clearance between the flue and any timber at all times -
Flue Assembly
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NOTE:
To assemble flue, first lock into place, second secure locking band around joint -
Ceiling Ring
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NOTE:
There is a 25mm clearance between the flue and any timber at all times
Fully Sealed Flue Kit
| Item|
QTY
| Product Code
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O
| 1000mm RSF, painted black
(with Locking Band)|
2
| RSF-1000-PAINTED
B
| 1000mm starter length, end painted for drop box|
1
| RSF-1000-STARTER
C
| 1000mm Room Sealed Flue
(with Locking Band)|
1
| RSF-1000
E
| Ceiling Ring|
1
| RSF-CR
F
| Wind Cowl
Stainless Steel|
1
| RSF-COWL
G
| Room Sealed Flue Adapter Single to twin 150mm – 200mm |
1
| RSF-6STARTER
Paint Finish: Stove Bright Metallic Black
Pivot Stove’s Insulated Room Sealed Flue (RSF) Kit – DIY
The RSF kit is tested and approved to AS/NZS2918:2008 and can be used on all
makes and model wood heaters.
The Standard RSF kit when installed is 4 meters in height. All flue and
components are required to be used to comply with the AS/NZS2918:2008 wood
heater installation standards.
Additional bends, lengths and bracing can be purchased at pivotonline.com.au or at your local Pivot Stove approved hearth store.
To watch scan the QR codes throughout this guide
Required Tools
Tape Measure
Pencil
Long Nail / Tek Screw
Hammer
Plumb Bob
Plaster Saw
Drill
25mm Roofing Screws
Silicone Gun
Clear Roofing Silicone
Wood Saw
Level
IF installing on a tile roof:
Angle grinder with masonry cutting blade
Chalk
IF installing on a tin roof:
Red handle tin snips
Green handle tin snips
Safety Equipment
Hearing Protection
Safety Goggles
*images not to scale
Overview on Installing Insulated Room Sealed Flue
When looking for a position for your wood heater, first check there are no obstructions / structural timbers above your heater.
Step 1. Install RSF Starter to heater spigot
Step 2. Positioning Heater
NOTE: Refer to your wood heater Installation manual
- Hearth Dimensions
- Rear Clearance
- Door opening to side of hearth
- Clearance to front of hearth
- Side Clearance
- Corner Clearance
Step 3. Finding center of flue on your ceiling
Step 4. Scribe and cut your hole in your ceiling
Step 5. Cutting hole for center of flue on your roof
Step 6. Install ceiling ring
Step 7. Installing flue lengths
Step 8. (Optional) Installing ceiling brace
Step 9. Cut roof (tiles or tin) (Optional) Install flashing
Step 10. Connect cowl and last length
Step 11. Safety checks and clearances
- Flue must extend a minimum of 1m out of the roof
- If cowl is less than 3m away from roof surface, it must extend 600mm above the tallest point of the roof
- More than 3000
- Less than 3000
Watch a full install:
Full installation
How to join Insulated Room Sealed Flue
Remove the locking band from the fitting
Twist the flue (or fitting) clockwise to join flue
To secure the join, attach the locking band and latch at the back
Step 1: Check your heater for secure flue connection
NOTE: The RSF Starter needs to be a firm fit INSIDE your wood heaters spigot.
If the fitting is loose, wrap a single layer of heat resistant tape (included)
around the RSF Starter
- Spigot
Installing Insulated Room Sealed Flue
Step 2
Position your wood heater as per the manufacturers instructions.
Check and confirm clearances as per your wood heater’s manual.
NOTE: Refer to your wood heater Installation manual
- Hearth Dimensions
- Rear Clearance
- Door opening to side of hearth
- Clearance to front of hearth
- Side Clearance
- Corner Clearance
Check to make sure there are no obstructions / restrictions in the flue path (so it can go straight through)
Watch for structural beams, electrical wires, ducted heating, hips, ridges, valleys, solar panels and other things that cannot be moved / relocated.
- Hip
- Ridge
- Valley
Step 3
Step 3
Using a plumb bob or a weighted string line, find the center of the flue position and mark it on the ceiling.
Using a long nail, push through the ceiling where you have marked the center point for the flue.
- Min 125mm Clearance
In the ceiling cavity, locate the nail and check to ensure you have 125mm clearance from all major timbers.
NOTE: Do not cut or remove any structural beams.
Plaster battens may be cut.
- Plaster Batten
Step 4
Using a scribe set at 125mm, scribe your ceiling
(This will give you the 250mm sized hole you require)
Using a plaster saw, cut the hole where you have scribed.
This section refers to TILED Roof ONLY
See below for Metal Roof
Remove any roof tiles (from above the hole you have just cut)
Cut out any tile battens exposed
NOTE: 25mm clearance to any combustibles
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Roof Batten
OK to cut -
Top Chord
Do not cut -
Bottom Chord
Do not cut -
Fascia
Do not cut
This section refers to METAL Roof ONLY
See above for Tiled Roof
Using the plumb bob again, locate the center of the weighted end of the plumb
bob to the center of the wood heaters flue spigot.
Find and mark the position on the underside of the tin roof
Using a long tek screw as a locator, drill up into your roof to locate the flue penetration
Using a scribe set at 105mm, scribe your roof. (This will give you the 210mm sized hole you require)
NOTE: Your roof pitch may alter hole shape (the sharper the pitch, the more oval this will end up)
To start your hole use an angle grinder to cut, or use red and green tin snips. Cut the hole where you have scribed.
NOTE: If you do use an angle grinder, ensure you clean off ALL shavings from your roof to prevent any rust damage.
Step 6
Step 6
Install ceiling ring. Bend the three tabs on the ceiling ring and use a wood screw to secure these three tabs to the closest timber in the ceiling cavity
- Affix wings
- Insulation to airtight the room
NOTE: Make sure the insulation in the ceiling ring is pushed up hard to the ceiling and center to the hole
Step 7
a. Connect the RSF Starter (G) to RSF 1000-Painted (O)
Replace in the Flue Spigot on your Wood Heater
b. Join the second length of RSF 1000-Painted (O)
c. Join RSF 1000-Starter (B)
Step 7
- Optional Flue Brace
- RSF 1000-Starter
- RSF 1000-Painted
- RSF Starter
Step 8
OPTIONAL
If bracing flue in the ceiling cavity with the optional RSF Brace Secure this
to flue and timber beam
- Bracing flue within ceiling cavity
NOTE: Before securing, place level on top of flue both front to back and side to side to ensure the flue is straight.
Step 8
This section refers to TILED Roof ONLY
See over for Metal Roof
Position roofing tiles around the flue
You need to cut roofing tiles to fit around your flue.
Mark the tile with chalk
SAFETY NOTE: Never cut tiles on roof, ensure you do this on the ground with all recommended safety equipment.
Using an angle grinder with a masonry or diamond cutting disk, cut marked tiles.
Once tiles are cut, position back on your roof
Using a No7 Aqualead flashing
*Not included in flue kit
On the leading edge (high end) fold over 20mm to make a water break
Cut flashing to suit 200mm flue
To install, place the leading edge with the water break under the tiles on the high side of the roof
Form flashing on lower part of roof to the tiles
Using roof silicone, run the sealant around the top of the flashing ensuring it is watertight.
This section refers to METAL Roof ONLY
See previous for Tiled Roof
To Flash
- Use No7 Flashing for Low pitch roof
- Use No8 Flashing for High pitch roof
*Not included in flue kit
Cut flashing to suit 200mm flue
Slip Flashing over flue and shape to your roof
Run a bead of silicone on the underside.
Push firmly onto your roof
Using roofing screws (ensure these are self drilling metal screws with sealing washer) Secure your flashing to your roof on every ridge
NOTE: Use 25mm roofing screws for metal
Using roof silicone, run the sealant around the top of the flashing ensuring it is watertight.
Step 10
Step 10
Before you put the last length of flue on, twist and F lock RSF Cowl to RSF 1000
Secure the cowl with the locking band.
Connect last length to installed flue.
- Optional Flue Brace
SAFETY CHECKS
To ensure your new flue is correctly installed
Flue is 25mm away from any timbers
Nothing is touching your flue
Flue height is correct
- Flue must extend a minimum of 1m out of the roof
- If cowl is less than 3m away from roof surface, it must extend 600mm above the tallest point of the roof
- More than 3000
- Less than 3000
Insulated Room Sealed Flue Parts
| Individual Item Description | Part Number |
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6” / 150mm Flue
6” RSF 1,000mm Straight Pipe
including locking band| | RSF-1000
6” RSF 1,000mm Straight Pipe, Fully Painted
including locking band| | RSF-1000-PAINTED
6” RSF 100mm Straight Pipe
including locking band| | RSF-100
6” RSF 100mm Straight Pipe, Fully Painted
including locking band| | RSF-100-PAINTED
6” RSF 500mm Straight Pipe
including locking band| | RSF-500
6” RSF 500mm Straight Pipe, Fully Painted
including locking band| | RSF-500-PAINTED
6” RSF 340mm-500mm Adjustable Pipe
including locking band| | RSF-ADJUST
6” RSF 340mm-500mm Adjustable Pipe Painted
including locking band| | RSF-ADJUST-PAINTED
6” RSF 90° Tee with Cap
including locking band| | RSF-TEE
6” RSF 45° Bend
including locking band| | RSF-45oBEND
6” RSF 45° Bend, Painted
including locking band| | RSF-45oBEND-PAINTED
Optional Flashing
No7
For flat or low pitched tin roof
No8
For high pitched tin roof
Aqualead
For Tiled Roof
Additional bends, lengths and bracing can be purchased at pivotonline.com.au or at your local Pivot Stove approved hearth store.
Optional Room Sealed Flue Bracing
Support Brace
RSF SUPPORT
Support within ceiling cavity
Roof Brace
RSF ROOFBRACE
Support on roof with arms
| Individual Item Description | Part Number |
|---|---|
| 6” Support Brace | RSF-SUPPORT |
| 6” Roof Bracing Kit with arms | RSF-ROOFBRACE |
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7 Year Limited Warranty on Flue
1 Year Limited Warranty on Cowl
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