Vermont Casting CR36R Installing the Chimney System, Installing the Firestop Spacer Ceiling Hole

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CR Series Woodburning Fireplaces

Nail Top

Standoffs

STR100

Fig. 12 Fasten fireplace in position.

Installing the Chimney System

Start by attaching the first chimney section to the collar on top of the fireplace.

Install the pipe as pictured in Figure 13. When you get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap together. Once sections are snap-locked in place, it is extremely difficult to get them apart. Make sure the pipe is firmly snapped and locked together as each

Pipe Section

UP

Pipe Rim

 

 

Hem

 

Lance

 

Pipe

 

Rim

FP558CR

Fig. 13 Install pipe, listening for the snap-lock to fasten.

Support Structure

Elbow Strap (must be tight)

pipe section is mounted.

When installing elbows, only outer pipe will snap- lock. Middle pipes simply slide into position. Be sure to always attach straps on upper elbow to a structural framing member. (Fig. 14)

Continue installing the pipe as required until pipe is installed up through the ceiling. At this point, you must install a firestop spacer. Refer to Figure 15 for appro-

priate spacer orientation.

ELBOW STRAP

ANGLED STRAP

FP270/271

Ceiling

Hole

Framing

Angle Firestop

Chimney Sup- port Strap (must be tight)

Installing the Firestop Spacer

in the Ceiling Hole

Fig. 14 Attach straps to a structural framing member.

A firestop spacer is used to keep pipe spaced properly and required for safety.

Nail the firestop spacer

Attic Installation

Ceiling Installation

(at each corner) to the

Nails (4)

 

framing members of the

 

ceiling hole. NOTE: A

Firestop Spacer

Joist

firestop spacer is not

 

required at the roof.

 

 

 

Joist

Firestop Spacer

 

 

 

 

Nails (4)

 

 

FP285

Fig. 15

Installing firestop spacer.

 

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Contents CR Series Safety Information Table of ContentsCR36R/L Series Woodburning Fireplace Chase Installation Chimney Requirements Offset Installations Illustration KeyPlanning the Chimney Run Planning InformationMounting the Fireplace Ten Foot RuleChase Installation InstallationInsulating Fireplace Enclosure For Cold Climates Framing Straight-Up Chimney InstallationOffset Installation Chimney Set-upCutting the Hole Positioning, Safety Strips Securing the FireplaceCeiling Chimney Hole Possible Obstructions Framing the Ceiling HoleInstalling the Firestop Spacer Ceiling Hole Installing the Chimney SystemPipe section is mounted Additional Ceilings Proper Firestop Spacer InstallationCanadian Requirements for Insulation Shield Penetrating the RoofInstalling Chimney In a Chase Install Remainder of Chimney SectionsInstalling Top Housing or Termination Cut and Frame Roof HoleCR Series Woodburning Fireplaces Top ViewFinish Wall Hearth InstallationSide Wall Protection Minimum Hearth Extension Dimensions Minimum Wall ClearancesInstalling Line for Gas Logs CR36R/L Woodburning Fireplace Item/Model Number36GCKBB AccessoriesAccessory Description Model No AK-MSTSLTSK8 SKCS8S20BR/BT/BW PLTSK8RLTSK8 RLTSK8LAccessory Description CR Series Woodburning Fireplaces Fan Motor Firegrate, Glass Doors, Outside Air SystemLiners Refractory or Metal CFM Corporation