Hearth and Home Technologies A36RH, A42RH Getting Started, Typical Fireplace System

Installer Guide

5 Getting Started

A. Typical Fireplace System

Additional lateral support for chimney above roof (or enclosed in chase) if needed (Section 8)

Non-combustible

roof flashing maintains minimum clearance around chimney

Support straps on rafter support chimney (not shown)

Ceiling firestop on floor of attic (Section 8)

Chimney system (Section 8)

Combustible framing/header on top of V-shaped standoffs (Section 6)

NOTICE:

•Illustrations and photos reflect typical installations and are for design purposes only.

•Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.

•Actual product may vary from pictures in manual.

Termination cap (Section 8 & 9)

Storm Collar (Section 8)

Chimney penetrates roof preferably without affecting roof rafters (Section 8)

Offset & Return (with hanger straps) (Section 8)

Attic insulation shield (not shown) must be used here to keep

insulation away from chimney if attic is insulated (Section 8)

Framing headed off in ceiling joists (Section 8)

Enclosed space above and around fireplace

Chimney Air Kit (Section 8) Required in Canada. Outlet must be no less than 6 ft. (1.83m) off ground level.

Outside combustion air (Section 7)

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Protective metal hearth strip(s) (Section 7)

(Section 6)

Mantel and surround (Section 11)

Decorative facing and trim (Section 11)

Hearth extension (Section 11)

Factory-built fireplace

Figure 5.1 Typical Fireplace System

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