A. Straight up through ceiling: (See Figures 1 and 2). This is a simple installation normally used when installing a Hodel
CAUTION- Refer to chimney manufacturers instructions for assembly and disassembly
of chimney parts. Be sure to follow chim- ney instructions for proper clearances to combustibles and proper air spacing required.
1 - 1 | Chimney Pipe |
Storm Collar |
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Metal
Fire Stop
Z.C. Cabinet |
Wall Strap
Chimney Cap
-Flashing Chase Chimney Pipe
Z.C. Cabinet
FIGURE 3 OFFSET TO CLEAR OBSTRUCTION
FIGURE 4 EXTERIOR WALL CHASE
B.Chase Installation: (See Figure 4). A chase is an enclosure
built specifically to house a chimney. The interior of a chase is open from the Hodel
cut through ceilings and the roof. Normally, a chase is built
outside and against the exterior wall of a home. A hole is cut through the wall, and the. Hodel
wall. Chases are commonly veneered on the outside with brick, stone or wood to give the appearance of a conventional fireplace
flue. Occasionally, they are built inside and boxed in, similar
to a stairwell. When making a chase installation, it is import- ant to read the chimney manufacturer's instructions prior to building, as there are specific requirements for bracing a free-
standing flue that must be planned for. There are also occasions where offsets are used within a chase to accommodate unusual building designs, or to locate the Hodel
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