Installer Guide
5 Getting Started
A. Typical Fireplace System
| Termination cap | |
| (Sections 8) | |
| Storm Collar | |
| (Section 8) | |
Additional lateral | Chase Top Flashing | |
(Section 9) | ||
support for chimney |
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above roof (or enclosed | (4) Roof Radiation Shields | |
in chase) if needed | (Section 8) | |
(Section 8) |
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| Chimney penetrates roof | |
| preferably without affecting | |
| roof rafters (Section 8) | |
| Attic Shield Collar | |
Support straps | (Section 8) | |
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on rafter supports | Attic insulation shield must be used | |
chimney (not shown) | ||
here to keep insulation away | ||
(Section 8) | ||
from chimney if attic is insulated | ||
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| (Section 8) | |
Ceiling firestop |
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on floor of attic |
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(Section 8) | Framing headed off | |
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Chimney system | in ceiling joists (Section 8) | |
(Section 8) |
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Combustible |
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framing/header |
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on top of |
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Enclosed space above | ||
standoffs | and around fireplace (Section 6) | |
(spacers) |
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(Section 6) | Mantel and surround (Section 12) | |
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| Decorative facing | |
| and trim (Sections 12) |
Hearth extension (Sections 12)
Outside Air | |
(both sides) | Protective metal |
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| hearth strip(s) (Section 7) |
Figure 5.1 Typical Fireplace System
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