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5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT
I. Ovalizing Round Stainless Steel Liners | K. Air Clearances |
Ovalizing round stainless steel liners to accommodate the liner passing through the damper region of a fireplace is an allowable and acceptable practice.
Ensure that the ovalization is minimized to the extent required to fit through the damper.
J. Chimney Height / Rise and Run
To be sure that your
NOTE: These are guidelines only, and may vary somewhat for individual installations.
•This product was designed for and tested on a 6 inch
(152mm) chimney, 14 to 16 feet
•The further your stack height or diameter varies from this configuration, the possibility of performance problems ex- ists.
•Chimney height may need to be increased by 2 - 3% per each 1000 feet (304.8m) above sea level.
•It is not recommended to use offsets or elbows at altitudes above 4000 feet (1219.2m) above sea level or when there are other factors that affect flue draft.
To ensure that insulation or any other combustible material does not contact the chimney follow clearances below:
•A chimney inside the house must have at least 2 inches (51mm) of clearance to the combustible structure.
•A chimney outside the house must have at least 1 inch (25mm) clearance to the combustible structure.
•
Figures 18.1 and 18.2.
Minimum 2 inch (51mm) clearance from combustible material
and insulation
ceiling
Figure 18.1
Firestopping
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles
between spacers.
•ALWAYS maintain specified clearances around venting and spacers.
•Install spacers as specified.
Failure to keep insulation or other material away from vent pipe may cause fire.
WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation!
Firestopping
Material
2 inch (51mm)
Floor
(second Story)
Floor
Ceiling
Caulk
Minimum 1 inch (25mm) clearance from exterior chimney to sheathing
•Do NOT connect this appliance to a chimney flue servicing another appliance or to any air distribution duct or system.
This may allow flue gases to enter the house.
Figure 18.2
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