Desa VPN36 3-SIDED Firebox Spacer, Support Sections, Elbow Offset Installation

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15" (381 mm)

DIA. GALVANIZED

OUTER PIPE

HEMMED

END

10" (254 mm)

STAINLESS

INNER PIPE

LANCED SIDE UP

Figure 15

It is important to assure that the joint between the chimney sections is fully locked. Check by pulling chimney upward after locking.

The chimney should not come apart if properly locked. It is not necessary to add screws to keep vertical or angled chimney runs together.

WARNING: THE OPENINGS AROUND THE START- ING COLLAR ON TOP OF THE FIREBOX MUST NEVER BE OBSTRUCTED. NEVER USE BLOWN INSULA- TION TO FILL THE CHIMNEY ENCLOSURE.

FIREBOX SPACER

Firebox spacers are required at each point where the chimney penetrates a floor or ceiling, joist space. Their purpose is two fold; they establish and maintain the required clearance between the outer pipe and combustible materials, and they also serve as a shield between floors as required by most codes.

When the pipe passes through a framed opening into a living space above, a firestop must be placed on the ceiling below (Figure 16).

LIVING SPACE

ABOVE CEILING

EXISTING CEILING

FRAME

SCREW

(TYP. OF 8)

FIRESTOP

SPACER

ATTIC SPACE

ABOVE CEILING

EXISTING CEILING

Figure 17

FRAME

 

SUPPORT SECTIONS

The chimney support section is a 4 strap, 12-inch length of pipe. A chimney support is required every 30 feet above the firebox after a straight chimney run, or above a return elbow after a straight chimney run (Figure 18).

This support is designed to relieve the extra weight load on the firebox and elbows when high chimneys are installed.

V12S-10DM

SUPPORT

REQUIRED

30 FT.

30 FT.

(9.14m)

(9.14m)

RETURN

ELBOW

Figure 18

ELBOW OFFSET INSTALLATION

Chimney weight above offset rests on return elbow. Straps must be secured with nails to rafters or joists (see Figure 19).

FIRESTOP SPACER

SCREW (TYP. OF 8)

Figure 16

When the pipe passes through a framed opening into an attic space above, a firestop must be placed on the attic floor above (Figure 17).

2" (50.8mm)

MINIMUM

STRAPS

ANGLE

 

FIRESTOP

CEILING SUPPORT

RETURN

PIPE V12S-10DM

Figure 19

ELBOW

8

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Contents Save this Book For Your SafetyCheck Local Codes Prior to Installation Chimney Pipe Installation GAS Line InstallationN T E N T S ClearancesSelecting Location IntroductionBefore YOU Begin Mantel Clearances Minimum Clearances to Combustibles areHearth Extensions Ø15 Outer PipeFactor x 1 = Thickness required Pipe Installation Lineal GainSupport Sections Elbow Offset InstallationFirebox Spacer Rise and Offsets Finishing Your Chimney System Foot RuleChimney Maintenance Roof Opening ChartMinimum Chimney Height Maximum Chimney HeightFlashing Installation Storm Collar InstallationChase Installations TerminationsCabinet Door Installation Finishing Your FireboxFirebox Facing Flashing MantelsOperating Guidelines and Maintenance Instructions GrateGlass Doors Damper MechanismReplacement and Accessory Parts ECONO-TOP Termination VETL-10D