CHIMNEY SYSTEM

These fireplaces are designed and code listed for use with Security Chimneys FTF13 chimney System only. Always use Security Chimneys FTF13 chimney components with these fire- places. Do not modify or alter these components as this may cause a potential serious hazard and void the Warranty.

Insulate Joists

Same As Ceiling

Draft Stops

Firestop

FTF13

CTDT

Termination

Note: Non-

Combustible

Chase

Flashing

Must Be

Used To

Cover

Chase

Opening

Optional

Insulation

In Outside

Walls Of

Chase

8'

Level

Solid

Continuous

Surface

 

Outside

Insulation

Base

(Thermal Barrier)

 

Figure 2

WARNING: IF INSULATION IS USED, THE FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE PLACED DIRECTLY AGAINST IT. INSULATION OR VAPOR BARRIERS, IF USED, MUST FIRST BE COVERED WITH GYPSUM BOARD, PLYWOOD, PARTICLE BOARD OR OTHER MATERIAL TO ASSURE INSULATION AND VAPOR BARRIERS REMAIN IN PLACE.

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WARNING: DO NOT PACK OR FILL REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIAL. NO MATERIAL IS ALLOWED IN THESE AREAS.

Note: Do not insulate the chase cavity with blown or fill type insulation materials.

Chimney Height

The total height of your LS43ST fireplace system from the surface the fireplace rests on to the chimney top must not exceed 80' (24.4m) and must also meet minimum system height chart.

Minimum System Height

Model LS43ST

Security's

 

FTF13

 

 

Vertical Installation

14' 0" (3.7 m)

 

 

One Offset

15 ¹⁄₂ 0" (3.9 m)

 

 

Two Offsets

22' 0" (5.6 m)

 

 

Chase Enclosure

Achase is a vertical box-like structure con- structed to surround the fireplace and chim- ney. Refer to Figure 2 for a typical chase configuration. A chase should be constructed and insulated just like any outside wall. Chase insulation in a cold climate installation is not required for safety.

ASSEMBLY OUTLINEBefore You Start

Check your inventory list to be sure you have all the necessary parts supplied in good usable condition. Check also for any concealed damage.

Check the operation of the damper. The damper is controlled through the use of a control lever located within the firebox opening at the top center just behind the firebox lintel (Figure 3 ). The control lever snaps into place at the extreme range of motion, up and back in the closed position. When pulled forward and down, the damper is open.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

Damper Damper

Closed Open

Lintel

Figure 3

LOCATION OF FIREPLACE

Carefully select the proper location for heat circulation, aesthetics, chimney obstructions and clearance to side wall(s). With proper pre- planning, a slight adjustment of a few inches can save considerable time and expense later during construction and assembly.

Figure 4

Carefully consider the position of the fireplace opening with respect to the location of adjacent or nearby stairwells, bath or kitchen exhaust fans and/or return air registers for forced air furnaces/air conditioners that could cause a smoking fireplace condition if the house is tightly insulated.

This system is intended to be installed in residential homes and buildings of conventional construction, not in mobile homes.