Modular flue adapter system and method
AssigneeFPI Fireplace Products International Ltd.
InventorsJeffrey H. Richter, George H.K. Lau
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Abstract
A modular flue adapter system and method is described to accommodate a conduit for exhaust between a firebox and a firebox flue, wherein the firebox is inserted into a firebox opening, by providing an offset distance and/or direction between the exhaust of the firebox and the firebox flue.
Claims17
A heating system configured to provide an offset distance for engaging the heating system to a chimney exhaust, comprising:
- a firebox comprising:
- an exhaust output;
- a mounting plate, wherein said exhaust output is configured within said exhaust output;
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- a receivable slot;
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- a modular device, comprising:
- a first portion connected to said firebox, said first portion configured to slidably insert within said receivable slot of said firebox;
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- a second portion comprising an adapter plate, said second portion is coupled to said first portion and detachably coupled to said firebox mounting plate, such that said second portion defines a conduit for exhaust between said exhaust output and said chimney exhaust, and
- wherein upon insertion of said modular device, said adapter plate of said second portion abuts said firebox mounting plate to provide a seal, and said modular device is at least partially internal within said firebox.
A modular device configured to facilitate an engagement of a firebox to a chimney exhaust, comprising:
- a first portion configured to be detachably connected to the firebox, said first portion configured to slidably engage into a receivable slot of the firebox;
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- a second portion coupled to said first portion and defining a conduit for exhaust between the firebox and the chimney exhaust;
- wherein upon insertion of said modular device into the firebox, said modular device is at least partially internal within the firebox.
A method for adapting a firebox flue to a chimney exhaust, said method comprising:
- determining an offset distance needed between said firebox flue and said chimney exhaust based on a selected position for a firebox;
- selecting from a plurality of modular devices, said modular device comprising a first portion and a second portion, said second portion comprising an adapter plate and a firebox flue;
- providing a firebox comprising a receivable slot;
- connecting said firebox to said modular device, wherein said modular device is inserted into said receivable slot such that said modular device is at least partially internal within said firebox, and wherein said firebox flue is positioned at said offset distance;
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- connecting said firebox flue to said chimney exhaust such that said firebox is in fluid communication with the chimney exhaust.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.