Hearth and Home Technologies T4200 manual Constructing a Chase, Materials

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T4200 FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

G. CONSTRUCTING A CHASE

A chase is a vertical boxlike enclosure built around the chimney and fireplace. A chase may be constructed for the fireplace and chimney or for the chimney only. It is most commonly constructed on an outside wall.

In cold climates, it is recommended that the chase floor be insulated using batt type insulation between the floor joists.

Three examples of chase applications are shown in Figure 20.

1.Fireplace and chimney enclosed in an exterior chase.

2.Chimney offset through exterior wall and enclosed in chase.

3.Chase constructed on roof.

1.Materials

a.The chase is constructed using framing materials much the same as the walls in your home. A variety of materials may be used including brick, stone, veneer brick, or standard siding materials.

b.In constructing the chase, several factors must be considered:

1)Maintain a 2” air space around the chimney.

2)The chase top must be constructed of noncombustible material.

3)In cold climates, a firestop spacer should be installed in an insulated false ceiling at the 8’ level above the fireplace assembly. This reduces heat loss through the chase.

4)In cold climates, the walls of the chase should be insulated to the level of the false ceiling as shown in Figure 21. This will help reduce heat loss from the home around the fireplace.

Figure 20 - Chase Constructions

Figure 21 - Chase Assembly

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Contents Installation & Operating Instructions Table of Contents Design and Installation Considerations Listings and Code Approvals Description of the Fireplace SystemSystem Components Fireplace Components Catalog # DescriptionChimney Components Catalog # DescriptionFirestop Spacer TR11T PRE-INSTALLATION Preparation Fireplace Locations and Space RequirementsFraming the Fireplace Sidewalls/SurroundsChimney Requirements Using Offsets and ReturnsOffset/Returns Offset Chart Chimney Height Requirements above roof line Number of Sections RequiredInstallation of Fireplace Position the FireplacePlace the Protective Metal Hearth Strips Level the FireplaceInstall Firestop Spacers Assemble Chimney SectionsSecure the Chimney System Double-check the Chimney AssemblyAttic Insulation Shield Install the Roof Flashing Install the Outside Air KitInstall the Chimney Air Kit Mark the Exit Point of the RoofComplete the Enclosure Gas Log/Lighter ProvisionsHearth Extension Factory Built Hearth ExtensionPosition the Hearth Extension Finishing MaterialMantel Glass DoorsConstructing a Chase MaterialsChase Top Termination CapFlue Damper Operating InstructionsGeneral Information Outside Air Wood Fuel GrateFirescreen Draft Problems Starting a FireFlue Draft Maintenance Instructions Chimney CleaningDisposal of Ashes Creosote and SootIndex Limited Warranty Replacement Parts AdvantageHow to Obtain Service Heatilator Woodburning Fireplace

T4200 specifications

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