8Chimney Assembly

Notice: Chimney performance may vary.

Trees, buildings, roof lines and wind conditions affect performance.

Chimney height may need adjustment if smoking or overdraft occurs.

A. Chimney Requirements

Measure vertical distances from the base of the fireplace.

 

 

Feet

Meters

• Minimum overall straight height

18

5.49

• Minimum height with offset/return

18.5

5.64

Maximum height

50

15.24

• Maximum chimney length between an offset

20

6.10

 

and return

 

 

• Maximum distance between chimney stabiliz-

25

7.62

 

ers

 

 

• Maximum unsupported chimney length be-

6

1.83

 

tween the offset and return

 

 

• Maximum unsupported chimney height above

25

7.62

 

the fireplace

 

 

Maximum unsupported chimney above roof

6

1.83

Warning! Risk of Fire! You must maintain 2 in. (51 mm) air space clearance to insulation and other combustible materials around the chimney system. Failure to do so may cause overheating and fire.

Table 8.1

Height of Chimney Components

in.

mm

Stabilizer

 

 

 

14DCA-ST

 

 

Firestop

 

 

 

14DCA-FS

 

 

Elbows

 

 

 

14DCA-E15 - 15° Elbow

 

 

 

14DCA-E30 - 30° Elbow

 

 

Miscellaneous

 

 

 

14DCA-ES - Elbow Strap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14DCA-SS - Supplementary Support

 

 

 

14DCA-IS - Insulation Shield

 

 

 

14DCA-RRS - Roof Radiation Shield

 

 

 

14DCA-CTF - Chase Top Flashing

 

 

 

14DCA-CTC - Chase Top Collar

 

 

 

14DCA-VC - Chimney Cap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14DCA-SC - Storm Collar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14DCA-WS - Wall Strap

 

 

Chimney Sections*

 

 

 

14DCA-12

10 1/2

267

 

14DCA-18

16 1/2

419

 

14DCA-36

34 1/2

876

 

14DCA-48

46 1/2

1181

* Dimensions reflect effective height.

 

 

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