Hearth and Home Technologies BIR42-B owner manual Getting Started, Typical Fireplace System

Installer Guide

5Getting Started

A. Typical Fireplace System

Termination cap (Sections 8.I., 9.D.)

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

Non-combustible

roof flashing maintains minimum clearance around chimney

Support straps on rafter supports chimney (not shown)

Ceiling firestop on floor of attic (Section 8.D.)

Chimney system (Section 8)

Transition

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

Storm Collar (Section 9.D.)

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

Offset/Return (with hanger straps) (Section 8.B.)

Attic insulation shield (not shown) must be used here to keep insulation away from chimney if attic is insulated (Section 8.E.)

Framing headed off

in ceiling joists (Section 8.D.)

Enclosed space above

and around fireplace (Section 6.B.)

Mantel and surround (Section 12.E.)

Decorative facing

and trim (Sections 12.E., 12.F.)

Hearth extension (Sections 12.C., 12.D.)

Outside Air (both sides)

Protective metal

hearth strip(s) (Section 7.C.)

Factory-built fireplace

Figure 5.1 Typical Fireplace System

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