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2700-I WOOD INSERT (ACT)

CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Follow Chimney Connector Manufacturer’s

Instructions for Proper Installation.

ONLY use connector:

Within the room, between appliance and ceiling or wall.

Connector shall NOT pass through:

Attic or roof space

Closet or similar concealed space

Floor or ceiling

Maintain minimum clearances to combustibles

Firestopping

OVALIZING ROUND STAINLESS STEEL

LINERS

Ovalizing round stainless steel liners to accommodate the liner passing through the damper region of a fireplace is an allowable and acceptable practice.

Ensure that the ovalization is minimized to the extent required to fit through the damper.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles between spacers.

ALWAYS maintain specified clearances around venting and spacers.

Install spacers as specified.

Failure to keep insulation or other material away from vent pipe may cause fire.

Non-Combustible

 

Firestopping

 

Material

Floor

 

2 inch

 

(51mm)

 

 

Ceiling

Floor

Caulk

 

(second Story)

Minimum 1 inch (25mm)

 

 

clearance from exterior

 

chimney to sheathing

CHIMNEY HEIGHT

At least  ft

(91cm)

10 ft

(05cm)

At least 2 ft

(61cm)

Figure 7.1

Figure 7.3 - 2-10-3 Rule

Minimum 2 inch (51mm) clearance from combustible material

and insulation

ceiling

Non-combustible fire stopping material

CHIMNEY TOp VIEW

1/2" (12.7mm) airspace

FLUE

5/8" (16mm) Fireclay Flue Liner

Chimney Wall

4" (102mm)

Nominal

Figure 7.2

Foundation

Figure 7.4

September 1, 2008

7007-161H

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