Quadra-Fire QFP44 owner manual Install Metal Roof Flashing, Caulk

E. Install Metal Roof Flashing

Note: Skip to Section 10.I. if using the RF4-8.

•See minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs (Figure 10.11) to determine the length of pipe to extend through the roof.

•Slide the roof ashing over the pipe sections extending through the roof as shown in Figure 10.12.

NOTICE: Failure to properly caulk the roof ashing could cause water entry.

•	Caulk the gap between the roof ashing and the outside
	diameter of the pipe.
•	Caulk the perimeter of the ashing where it contacts the
	roof surface. See Figure 10.15.

24 in. min.

(610 mm)

Termination

Cap

Storm Collar

20 in. (508 mm)

Lowest

Discharge

Opening

12

Horizontal overhang

Vertical wall

X

Pipe

Caulk

Roof Flashing

Roof Pitch is X / 12

H (min.) - Minimum height from roof to lowest discharge opening.

Flashing

Figure 10.12 Caulking

Roof Pitch	H (Min.) Ft.		Roof Pitch	H (Min.) Ft.
Flat to 6/12		1.0*	Over 11/12 to 12/12		4.0
Over 6/12 to 7/12		1.25*	Over 12/12 to 14/12		5.0
Over 7/12 to 8/12		1.5*	Over 14/12 to 16/12		6.0
Over 8/12 to 9/12		2.0*	Over 16/12 to 18/12		7.0
Over 9/12 to 10/12		2.5	Over 18/12 to 20/12		7.5
Over 10/12 to 11/12		3.25	Over 20/12 to 21/12		8.0
	* 3 ft. minimum in snow regions

Figure 10.11 Minimum Height From Roof To Lowest Discharge Opening

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