Hearth and Home Technologies EM-415H owner manual Typical Fireplace System

C. Typical Fireplace System
The Heat & Glo fireplace system consists of the following:
		Note:Junction box should be installed during
•	Fireplace/integral grate/refractory/outside air system
		initial setup to avoid major reconstruction.
•	Chimney termination cap
•	Chimney system
•	Hearth extension

Optional components include:

•Glass doors

•Chimney air kit

•Fan kit

Additional lateral

support for chimneyTermination cap above roof (or enclosed

in chase) if needed

Non-combustible
roof flashing maintains	Storm Collar
minimum clearance
around chimney
	Chimney penetrates roof
	preferably without affecting
Support straps	roof rafters
on rafter supports
chimney (not shown)	Offset/Return (with hanger straps)
	Attic insulation shield (not shown) must
Ceiling firestop	be used here to keep insulation away
	from chimney if attic is insulated
on floor of attic
Chimney system	Framing headed off
Combustible	in ceiling joists
framing/header	Enclosed space above
on top of
	and around fireplace
V-shaped
standoffs
(spacers)	Mantel and surround
	Decorative facing
	and trim

Hearth extension

Outside combustion air

Factory-built fireplace

Protective metal hearth strip(s)

Figure 2.2 Typical Fireplace System

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