Regency FP90 installation manual Special Notes, Offset Chimney Installation

INSTALLATION

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SPECIAL NOTES: Offset Chimney Installation

INSTALLATION

short a chimney can produce poor drafting which in turn can cause difficult start-up, dirty glass, smoking out door and even reduced heat output. Too tall a chimney may prompt excessive draft which can result in very short burn times and excessive heat output. The chimney must extend at least 3ft. (0.9m) above its point of penetration of the roof. It must also be at least 2ft. (0.6m) higher than any point of a roof, wall, or building within 10ft. (3m) of it.

6)The raincap and storm collar should now be fastened to the top of the chimney. Install additional support(s) as indicated by chimney manufacturer's instructions.

1) Negative Pressure In The House. When there is no fi re in your unit there still should be suffi cient draft to draw smoke from a burning piece of paper held under the baffl e. If your installation is correct, smoke will go up the fl ue. If however, there is a problem with your installation, cold air may be coming down the fl ue into the room.

This may be the case if your unit smokes on start-up with the door open, until the unit heats up. To overcome this problem, try closing an upstairs window and open a nearby window to pressurize the house.

Note: the door can be open briefl y to start your fire but must be closed during regular operation because the unit uses outside air for combustion, not room air.

2)Multiple Terminations. When you install more than one chimney in the same chase or within the same general area, we suggest that their terminations be separated by at least 16" (410mm) horizontally and 18" (460mm) vertically. This separation is to prevent smoke migrating from one chimney to another.

3)Chimney Maintenance. It is important that you inspect your chimney regularly and keep it clean. If you note more than 1/8" (3mm) creosote build up in your chimney have it cleaned as per instructions of the chimney manufacturer.

4)Chimney Fires. If you do have a chimney fi re, refer to the following:

a.Close the fireplace doors and air damper.

Chimney elbows may be used in the installation of the system. A maximum of four 30 degree elbows are allowed. Offset angles of 30 and 15 degrees are allowed with a maximum of 2 offsets.

1)Install the fireplace and chimney as described above. When you require an elbow, proceed as follows:

2)Install the elbow. Turn the elbow to the required direction and fasten it with screws or locking bands depending on fl ue design as specifi ed by the manufacturer.

3)Turn the chimney lengths clockwise to lock them together, then secure them with screws at each joint or locking bands; see the manufacturers requirements.

4)Use another elbow to return the chimney to vertical.

5)Install an offset support in the joist at the ceil- ing. Re-support above each offset; elbows are not designed to carry the weight of the fl ue system.

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Roof Flashing Offset, or Floor Support

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b. Clear family members out of the area.

c.Call the fi re department.

d.Use a dry chemical fi re extinguisher, baking soda or sand to control the fi re.

Do not use water, it will create a steam explosion.

e.Check for hot embers around the unit and outside your home; extinguish.

f.Donotuseyourfireplaceagainuntilithas been inspected by a qualifi ed person.

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14 FPI FP90 Wood Fireplace