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

 

above roof (or enclosed

(4) Roof Radiation Shields

in chase) if needed

(Section 8)

(Section 8)

 

 

Chimney penetrates roof

 

preferably without affecting

 

roof rafters (Section 8)

 

Attic Shield Collar

Support straps

(Section 8)

 

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

 

 

(Section 8)

Ceiling firestop

 

on floor of attic

 

(Section 8)

Framing headed off

 

Chimney system

in ceiling joists (Section 8)

(Section 8)

 

Combustible

 

framing/header

 

on top of

 

V-shaped

Enclosed space above

standoffs

and around fireplace (Section 6)

(spacers)

 

(Section 6)

Mantel and surround (Section 12)

 

 

Decorative facing

 

and trim (Sections 12)

Hearth extension (Sections 12)

Outside Air

Factory-built fireplace

(both sides)

Protective metal

 

 

hearth strip(s) (Section 7)

Figure 5.1 Typical Fireplace System

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Heat & Glo LifeStyle 50 owner manual Getting Started, Typical Fireplace System

50 specifications

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