SBI AC01214 Liner Offset Adapter Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- SBI
Table of Contents
LINER OFFSET ADAPTER AC01214
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 
Instruction Manual
AC01214 Liner Offset Adapter
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IMPORTANT:
Read through all instructions before beginning your installation. It is
important that you carefully follow the installation instructions. Failure to
install this product as described in these instructions will void the
manufacturer’s warranty and may cause fire, injury or even death. Keep these
instructions for future reference.
Each vent system must be properly designed and installed to enable optimal
performance and safety. Refer to the appliance manufacturer’s instructions to
determine the requirements and limitations limitations with respect to
installation and use of the appliance. It is the responsibility of the
installer to contact local building and fire officials concerning any
installation restrictions and/or inspection requirements that may apply when
not specified in the appliance instruction manual.
It is not recommended to add any other offset when installing this adapter.
Doing so could influence the draft significantly and reduce the efficiency of
your appliance. The chimney system should have as little restriction as
possible. Once the installation is completed, your chimney should have a
minimum height of 15 feet (4.5 m). Note that in order to ensure optimal draft,
it is possible that you need to add some extra lengths to your chimney.
IMPORTANT: The use of a firescreen is strongly discouraged when an offset is installed on the chimney system of an appliance. The restriction that the offset could cause increases the risk of smoke emanating from the door. For all other restrictions related to the installation of a firescreen, please consult the instruction sheet supplied with this option
Required accessories to complete your installation (not included):
1x| Flexible chimney liner adapter (Provided by the flexible liner’s
manufacturer.
Unnecessary with rigid chimney liner)|
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1x| Flexible stainless steel chimney liner OR
Rigid stainless steel chimney liner (Variable length)| 
3x| Self-tapping screws|
Tools required for installation:
Dimensions of the assembled liner offset adapter
- If you use a flexible liner, please install a suitable adapter to it.
- Drop the liner along the chimney flue.
- Connect the liner on the liner offset adapter using a flat screwdriver. To do so, secure the liner offset adapter using the clamping ring on the liner offset adapter.
- Install the insert into the masonry hearth and connect the liner offset adapter to the unit.
Note: you may cut the excess of material in front of the liner offset adapter (as shown besides) if it interferes with installation of the faceplate. - Secure the liner offset adapter to the unit using 3 self-tapping screws (not included).
CLEANING THE LINER OFFSET ADAPTER:
WARNING
It is important to keep this adapter free from any build up or restriction.
Failure in doing so may result in improper draft, smoke spillage, creosote
build up and risk of a chimney fire. Inspect and clean chimney frequently
Under certain conditions of use, creosote buildup may occur rapidly.
Once you have your chimney swept, you should clean the inside of the liner
offset adapter following these steps:
- Remove any decorative element on the front of your heating appliance, such as faceplate, to access the liner offset adapter.
- Remove the screws on each side of the cover using a Robertson screwdriver.
- Remove the cover and proceed to clean the inside of the adapter.
- Once cleaning is completed, close the cover and reinstall the 2 screws on each side of the cover using the Robertson screwdriver.
- Finally, install all decorative elements removed in step 1.
STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC.
250, de Copenhague, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures
(Quebec), Canada G3A 2H3
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