Heat & Glo LifeStyle 50 owner manual Shrouds, Shroud Requirements

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10 Shrouds

A. Shroud Requirements

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Shrouds must be constructed as specified. Improper construction may overheat chase top.

•Chase top shrouds may be field constructed where permitted by regional building codes.

NOTICE: Some regional codes require an agency-Listed shroud. Consult your local building officials.

•Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. supplies UL listed shrouds. See your dealer for details.

Shrouds can either be field-fabricated or factory-fabricated, but they must meet the requirements as specified in these instructions. Shrouds must be constructed of a minimum 24 ga (.024 in.) stainless steel, aluminized steel, galva- nized steel, or copper. Other materials may also be used, such as brick, mortar, stucco, stone, etc. provided they are completely non-combustible. Check with your local building code authroities for any additional shroud requirements. Shrouds must be able to be removed to allow chimney ac- cess to properly clean the chimney. DuraChimney II instal- lations which include the use of a shroud must comply with the following requirements (Figure 10.1)

•DuraChimney II must maintain at least 2 in. (51 mm) clearance from combustible materials.

•The chase enclosure must be ventilated.

•The chase top flashing or field-fabricated chase pan must be used. Field-fabricated chase pans are acceptable if they meet these requirements:

-Material must be 24 ga (.024 in) galvanized steel or equivalent.

-Chase pan must have opening 3 in. (76 mm) larger than outside diameter of chimney pipe with at least a 1/2 in. (13 mm) upturned flange/collar.

-Chase pan must overhang chase by 1/2 in. (13 mm) per side for proper air flow.

-Chase pan must have a 1 in. (25 mm) down turned outside edge (weather prtection).

Allow a 1 in. (25 mm) air gap between storm collar and chase top flashing

1/2 in. (13 mm) air space established by spacers

1/2 in. overhang

Chimney Cap

Storm Collar

Chase Top

Flashing or

Chase Pan

20 in. diameter opening

 

 

DuraChimney II

 

 

Pipe

14 in. (345 mm)

 

1/2 in.

 

(13 mm)

diameter chimney

 

 

 

must extend at least

 

 

6 in. (152 mm) above

Maintain 2 in. (51 mm)

 

chase top flashing.

 

 

clearance between

Field-fabricated

 

DuraChimney II and

spacers for chase

 

chase enclosure

top flashing

Figure 10.1 Shroud Requirements

 

 

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Contents RUTHERFORD-50 Homeowner Reference Information Listing Label Information/LocationTable of Contents Installer GuideSafety Alert Key User GuideWarranty For Heat & GLO Fireplaces Listing and Code Approvals Appliance CertificationNon-Combustible Materials Combustible MaterialsOperating Instructions Your FireplaceSeasoned Wood Starting a FireGrate FirescreenGlass Doors Vented Gas Log Sets & Gas Log LightersOptional Components Clear SpaceWood Fuel Hardwood vs SoftwoodDisposal of Ashes Maintainance and ServiceChimney Inspection/Cleaning Inspect Grate Glass CleaningCheck Firebox Molded Brick Panel Troubleshooting Guide Start Fire Problems Possible Cause SolutionGetting Started Typical Fireplace SystemNegative Pressure Design and Installation ConsiderationsDraft Locating your Fireplace & Chimney Recommended Chimney LocationsInspect Fireplace and Components Tools and Supplies NeededTypical Fireplace Components Framing & Clearances Select Fireplace LocationClearances Air Space ClearancesSidewalls/Surrounds Frame the FireplaceInstallation of Fireplace Things to ConsiderPosition the Fireplace Place Protective Metal Hearth StripsYES Install Outside Air Kit Outside Air InstallationChimney Assembly Chimney Requirements Height of Chimney ComponentsInstallation Notes Install FirestopFrame Openings Cut Roof OpeningAssemble Chimney Sections Supplementary Support and StabilizerInstall Attic Insulation Shield Install Roof Radiation ShieldsEnclosures Offset Elbow InstallationFinish Top Chimney Termination Requirements Slanted RoofsChase Installations Construct the ChaseInstall Termination Cap Install Fireplace & ChimneyInstall Chase Top Flashing Shrouds Shroud RequirementsHouse Style Shroud Minimum Dimensions House Style ShroudArch / Mailbox Style Shroud Pyramid Style ShroudInstallation of Molded Brick Panel Install Hearth Molded Brick PanelInstall Side Molded Brick Panel-Traditional Install Back Molded Brick Panel-TraditionalInstall Side Molded Brick Panel-Herring- bone Install Back Molded Brick Panel-Herring- boneInstall Mortar Install Screens= 1/k x inches of thickness FinishingHearth Extension Raised Hearth Extension Framing Non-combustible Sealant Finishing Material Noncombustible FacingCombustible Mantel StandoffsBrick Front Wood Burning Inserts AccessoriesGas Log/Lighter Provision Fireplace Dimensions Reference MaterialsFireplace Components Required/shipped separatelyChimney Components Catalog # Description¨ C. Service Parts Stocked At DepotThis page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Do not Discard this Manual

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