6 Complete the Enclosure

A. Chimney Termination

Chimney Termination Requirements (See Figures 6.1 and 6.2)

•Must have a cap approved and listed for this fireplace system

•Must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material

•Must terminate at least 3 ft (914 mm) above the roof and at least 2 ft (610 mm) above any portion of the roof within 10 ft (3.05 m)

•Must be located away from trees or other structures

Slanted Roofs

Chimney must

 

 

Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m)

 

 

 

above any portion of the roof

 

extend 3 ft (.9 m)

 

 

 

 

 

within 10 ft (3 m) of the chimney

 

above the roof

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flat Roofs

Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion of the roof within 10 ft (3 m) of the chimney

Chimney must extend 3 ft (.9 m) above the roof

Figure 6.1 Termination Requirements

 

Gas, Wood or Fuel

 

 

Oil Termination

 

 

 

 

20 in.

 

 

 

(508 mm)

 

18 in.

 

(minimum) to

 

 

Perpendicular

 

(457 mm)

 

Wall

 

 

A

(gas only)

 

 

 

Gas

 

 

 

Termination

 

 

Gas Termination

Wood & Fuel Oil Terminatio

A

6 in. (152 mm)

 

20 in. (508 mm)

Figure 6.2

Multiple Chimneys

 

Mark the Exit Point of the Roof

Locate the point where the chimney will exit the roof by plumbing down to the center of the chimney. Drive a nail up through the roof to mark the center. See Figure 6.3.

Cut Out the Hole in the Roof

Measure to either side of the nail and mark the 14-1/2 in. x 14-1/2 in. (368 mm x 368 mm) opening required. This is measured on the horizontal; actual length may be larger depending on the pitch of the roof. Cut out and frame the opening. See Chapter 25 of the Uniform Building Code for roof framing details.

WARNING

Fire Risk

•Must maintain 2 in. (51 mm) air clearance to insulation and other combustible materials.

Assemble the Chimney Sections Through the Roof

Continue to add chimney sections through the roof opening, maintaining at least a 2 in. (51 mm) air space to combustible materials.

Install the Roof Flashing

 

If a roof flashing is to be used, install the roof flashing appropriate to the

 

roof pitch and install a round termination cap and storm collar following the

 

instructions shipped with the cap.

Figure 6.3 Ceiling/Attic Construction

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RHW-485, RHW-485H specifications

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