Vermont Casting BFC36 manual Chimney Components, Component Description Model Number

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BFC36 Balance Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace

Chimney Components

Component

Description

Model Number

Chimney Support

Used to support chimney for each of

TCS8A

 

30’ vertical height and 6’ of angled chimney run

(8” flue)

 

 

 

Firestop

Required at each floor level and attic on

FS2A (8” straight flue)

 

multi-story installation

FS6A (8” 30° inclined flue)

 

 

 

Attic Insulation Shield

Required in Canada

FS2100HT

 

 

 

Traditional Top Housing

Top housing of simulated brick pattern

T20B

 

available in red, tan or white. Appropriate

(single flue)

 

adapter is required (8CA). Flashing included.

TL20B

 

 

(extra tall single flue)

 

 

 

Housing Extension

Extends Traditional Top Housing on

202036

 

steep pitched roofs

(single flue)

 

 

 

Contemporary Chase Top

Used to terminate chimney at the top of a

 

Termination

chase. Flashing is not included.

TT200C

 

Adapter Kit (TT8CB) is required.

 

 

 

 

Chase Top Housing

Used with chase terminations to prevent rain entry.

FL88

 

 

(8” flue)

 

 

 

Contemporary Flashing

 

8-6-12 with 8” flue

 

Required for Contemporary Round Top

0 to 6/12 pitch

 

termination to prevent rain entry.

8-12-12 with 8” flue

 

 

(6/12 to 12/12 pitch)

 

 

 

Chimney Sections

 

8” flue

 

 

81 (1’ long)

 

Used to build chimney systems.

818 (1¹⁄₂’ long)

 

 

83 (3’ long)

 

 

84 (4’ long)

 

 

 

Chimney Elbows

Used to develop offset chimney systems.

 

 

Only 30° elbows are available. (Elbows

830A-2

 

packed 2 per carton - upper and lower

(8” 30° flue)

 

elbow set.)

 

 

 

 

Round Top Termination

Used to terminate chimney on the roof.

RT8C

 

Flashing not included.

(8” flue)

 

 

 

Extended Round Top Chase

Used to terminate chimney at the top of a

RT8CL

Termination

chase. Adapter Kit included. Flashing not

(8” flue)

 

included.

 

 

 

 

Adapter Kit

Required to connect triple-wall chimney

8CA

 

with Traditional Top Housing (T20B or TL20B)

(8” flue)

 

 

 

Adapter Kit

Required to unite chimney with

TT8CB

 

Contemporary Chase Top. (TT200C)

 

 

 

 

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Contents BFC Safety Information Table of ContentsBFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace BFC36 specifications and framingFireplace and chase parts identification Chimney Requirements Offset Installations Planning the Chimney Run Planning InformationMounting the Fireplace Ten Foot RuleChimney Supports InstallationInsulating Fireplace Enclosure For Cold Climates Framing Installing Electrical WireStraight-Up Chimney Installation Chimney Set-upCutting the Hole Offset InstallationCeiling Chimney Hole Possible Obstructions Framing the Ceiling HolePositioning, Safety Strips Securing the Fireplace Safety strip installationProper Firestop Spacer Installation Installing Chimney SystemInstalling the Firestop Spacer Ceiling HoleCanadian Requirements For Insulation Shield Continue Installing Pipe to Complete RunInstall Remainder of Chimney Sections Additional CeilingsInstalling Chimney in a Chase Installing Top Housing or TerminationFinishing Finish Wall From top of grille opening. ** 6 from top of grille opening Hearth Installation Side Wall ProtectionInstall Door Handles Common Materials and FactorsFinish Glass Doors Installing Line for Gas LogsGlass Door Operation Fireplace Top View BFC Balanced Flue Fireplace BFC Balanced Flue Fireplace Accessories Chimney Components Component Description Model NumberLimited Warranty & 30 Year Protection Plan CFM Corporation

BFC36 specifications

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