Just self-installed a new insert (Flame XTD 1.9-I from myfireplaceproducts.com) including a insulated flex liner in the old stone chimney. It was a challenge, and I'll come back with a full post with lots of details and pictures soon. I still need to compete the last step, fastening the appliance connector at the bottom of the liner to the insert. The appliance connector fits down in the stove socket all the way in the back toward the outside wall, but because the liner is not perfectly vertical, the front of the appliance connector doesn't seat at the front of the stove socket. It's only about 1/16 of an inch difference, so I'm not going to let perfect stand in the way of good enough. And I think that even the 15 degree offset appliance connector will be too much in the other direction (not to mention I'd rather not spend $60 just to find out).
My questions are: I need to buy three stainless screws to fasten the brackets on the top of the stove to the appliance connector and liner- what type and length of screws should I use? The sharp ends will be sticking out into the liner at the bottom and constantly in the flue gasses as they pass out to the top of the stove.
Also, I may not need to use anything to seal the joint between the appliance connector and the stove socket, but I'd like to. I tried Rutland Black Stove and Gasket Cement, but that failed immediately during the first fire with the expansion/contraction. One of my local fireplace stores recommended some Rutland Super Red 600 degree RTV Silicone Sealant, but I know that that part of the stove will go above 600 degrees. I already bought the tube, but will or won't use it based on what I hear here. Any advice here would be appreciated.
My questions are: I need to buy three stainless screws to fasten the brackets on the top of the stove to the appliance connector and liner- what type and length of screws should I use? The sharp ends will be sticking out into the liner at the bottom and constantly in the flue gasses as they pass out to the top of the stove.
Also, I may not need to use anything to seal the joint between the appliance connector and the stove socket, but I'd like to. I tried Rutland Black Stove and Gasket Cement, but that failed immediately during the first fire with the expansion/contraction. One of my local fireplace stores recommended some Rutland Super Red 600 degree RTV Silicone Sealant, but I know that that part of the stove will go above 600 degrees. I already bought the tube, but will or won't use it based on what I hear here. Any advice here would be appreciated.
