Insulate Joists
Same As Ceiling
Draft Stops
Firestop
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) |
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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.
WARNING: DO NOT PACK OR FILL REQUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION OR OTHER MATERIAL. NO MATERIAL IS ALLOWED IN THESE AREAS.
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Note: Do not insulate the chase cavity with blown or fill type insulation materials.
Note: Local codes may not require firestopping at the ceiling levels for outside chase installa- tions. However, it is recommended for safety and the reduction of heat loss.
Chimney HeightThe total height of your completed fireplace system from the surface the fireplace rests on to the chimney top must not exceed 60' and must also meet minimum height requirements. Refer to the minimum system height chart.
Minimum System Height
Security's FTF10 Pipe
Vertical Installation | 15' 0" |
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One Offset | 18' 0" |
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Two Offsets | 25' 0" |
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A chase is a vertical
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
Combustion
Air Actuator
Figure 3
LOCATION OF FIREPLACECarefully 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.
Hearth
Hearth
Optional
Outside Chase
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.
When locating the fireplace, consideration must be given to combustibles and final finishing. See Figure 5 and confine the final location of combustible finish materials to the "Safe Zone".