Certification

EXCEL is tested and listed by Intertek Testing Services to two safety standards:

• UL 103HT - The standard for solid and liquid fuel chimneys installed in the USA.
• Along with many other tests the UL 103HT Standard requires the chimney to withstand three 10 minute chimney fires at 2100°F (1150°C).
• Listing #5965
• ULC S-629 - The standard for solid and liquid fuel chimneys installed in Canada.
• Along with many other tests the ULC S-629 Standard requires the chimney to withstand three 30 minute chimney fires at 2100°F (1150°C).
• Listing #5965

Applications

EXCEL chimney is suitable for use on appliances that burn:

• Wood
• Oil
• Coal
• Gas
• Charcoal
• It is specifically engineered for wood burning stoves, fireplaces and residential furnaces.

Allowable Flue Gas Temperatures

Max Continuous 650°C (1200°F)

Brief Forced Firing 925°C (1700°F)

Tested To 1150°C (2100°F)

Clearance to Combustible Materials

2” clearance except in areas protected by factory-built supports certified for reduced clearance. EXCEL round and square supports permit the chimney to be installed with approximately 1 inch of clearance - in the area shielded by the support.

Construction

Flue:

.016” stainless steel

Casing:

.016” stainless steel

Seam:

Interior and exterior seams are continuous seam welded

Insulation:

Thermoplus continuous blanket

Wall thickness: 1”

Paint:

All black EXCEL components are painted with Forrest “Stove Bright” flat black paint