VII. EXTERIOR MASONRY CHIMNEYS -
CATEGORY I FURNACES ONLY
An exterior masonry chimney is defined as a “Masonry chimney exposed to the outdoors on one or more sides below the roof line.” The ability to use a clay lined masonry chimney depends on a parameter not associated with interior chimneys. This variable is the geographic location of the installation. Researchers have discovered that the winter design temperatures have a direct impact on the suitability of this type of venting. In most situations, the existing masonry chimneys will require a properly sized metallic liner.
WARNING
POSSIBILITY OF PROPERTY DAM AGE, P ERSO NAL INJURY OR DEATH
DAM AGING CONDE NSATION CAN OCCUR INSIDE M ASO NRY CHIM NEYS W HEN A SINGLE FAN AS SIS TED CATEGO RY I APPLIANCE (80% AFUE FURNACE) IS VENTED WITHOUT ADEQUATE DILUTION AIR . DO NO T CONNECT AN 80% FURNACE TO A MAS ONRY CHIM NEY UNLES S THE FURNACE IS COM M ON VENTED W ITH A DRAFT HOOD EQ UIPPED APPLIANCE O R THE CHIM NEY IS LINED W ITH A M ETAL LINER OR TYPE B M E TAL VENT . ALL INS TALLATIONS USING M ASO NRY CHIM NEY S MUS T BE SIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATE VENTING TABLES . IF AN 80% FURNACE IS COM M ON VENTE D W ITH A DRAFT HOOD EQUIPPED APPLIANCE, THE POTENTIAL FO R CONDENSATIO N DAM AG E MAY STILL EXIS T W ITH EXTREM ELY COLD CONDITIO NS, LONG VENT CONNECTO RS, EXTERIOR CHIM NEYS, O R ANY CO M BINATION OF THESE CONDITIONS. THE RISK OF CONDENS ATION DAM AG E IS BEST AVO IDED BY USING THE M ASONRY CHIM NEY AS A PATHWAY FOR PRO PERLY SIZED M ETAL LINER O R TYPE B
M ETAL VENT.
This inspection is based upon a draft topical report, “Masonry Chimney Inspection and Relining”, issued by the Gas Research Institute. While not yet finalized, we believe this report represents the best information on this subject which is currently available.
Proper Chimney | No | Line, terminate with | |
Termination? | listed vent cap | ||
(Check 1) |
| (Fix 1) | |
Yes |
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Chimney channel |
| Change venting | |
free of solid and | No | ||
liquid fuel | arrangements | ||
appliances? |
| (Fix 2) | |
(Check 2) |
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Yes |
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Crown in good |
| Rebuild crown | |
No | (Fix 3) | ||
condition | |||
and/or Reline | |||
(Check 3) |
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| (Fix 4) | ||
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Yes |
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Crown | Wash |
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| Roof Line |
Clay Tile Size Generally | Clay Tile Size: 8" x 8" x12" | |
12" x 12" (24" Length) | ||
| (Each x 24" Length) | |
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| Attic Floor |
| 1/2" to 1" Air Space | |
| Second Floor | |
Throat |
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Damper |
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| First Floor |
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| Water Heater |
Breech | F.A.F. Vent | Vent Connector |
| Connector |
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| Fan Assisted | Natural Draft |
Clean Out | Forced Air | Water Heater |
| Furnace |
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Basement Floor
Figure 8 - Typical Multiple Flue Clay Tile Chimney
CHECKLIST SUMMARY
This checklist serves as a summary of the items to be checked before venting an 80+ furnace into a masonry chimney. In addition, we recommend that a qualified serviceman use this checklist to perform a yearly inspection of the furnace venting system.
This checklist is only a summary. For detailed information on each of the procedures mentioned, see the paragraph referenced with each item.
Cleanout free of |
| Reline | |
debris? | No | ||
(Fix 4) | |||
(Check 4) |
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Yes |
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Liner in good |
| Reline | |
condition? | No | ||
(Fix 4) | |||
(Check 5) |
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Yes |
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Dilution air |
| Reline | |
available? | No | ||
(Fix 4) | |||
(Check 6) |
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Yes |
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Complete the |
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installation. |
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(Check 7) |
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CHECK 1 - PROPER CHIMNEY TERMINATION.
A masonry chimney used as a vent for gas fired equipment must extend at least three feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof. It must extend at least two feet higher than any portion of a building within a horizontal distance of 10 feet. In addition, the chimney must terminate at least 3 feet above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet. The chimney must extend at least five feet above the highest connected equipment draft hood outlet or flue collar.
If the chimney does not meet these termination requirements, but all other requirements in the checklist can be met, it may be possible for a mason to extend the chimney. If this will not be practical, see Fix 1.
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