Hearth and Home Technologies RUTHERFORD-42 Install Fireplace & Chimney, Install Chase Top

B. Install Fireplace & Chimney

Install as per Sections 7 and 8.

C. Install Chase Top

• You MUST use a chase top in a chase installation. Chase

tops are available from your Heat & Glo dealer or may be

field constructed.

• Include a turndown and drip edge to prevent water from

seeping into the chase.

• Include a 2 in. (51 mm) soldered, caulked or spun collar

around pipe opening to keep water out.

• Provide a 1/8 in. (3 mm) gap around the flue pipe.

• Slope the chase top downward away from the opening.

CAUTION! Do not caulk the pipe to the chase top collar.

Slope Downward (1/4 in. per foot minimum)

2 in. (51 mm) Collar on Chase Top

Turn-down

Drip Edge

Chase

.018 (26 ga) min. Galvanized Chase Top

• Caulk all seams to prevent leaks.

• Refer to Figure 9.4.

Figure 9.3 Chase Top Construction

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