CTD

Less Than 10'

3'

Min

2' Min.

Termination

Figure 34

Chimney

10'

3'

 

Min

4.Pull up slightly on CTD to ensure locking joint has firmly engaged.

Using a FTF8-CTDT Chase Termination:

Refer to specific installation instructions included with the FTF8-CTDT chase termination for clearance and installation details.

Using a FTF8-CT1 Chase Termination:

Refer to specific installation instructions included with FTF8-CT1 chase terminations for clearance and installation details.

Using a FTF8-CT2 Chase Termination:

Refer to specific installation instructions included with FTF8-CT2 chase terminations for clearance and installation details.

Note: It is recommended that all exterior exposed metal fireplace components; such as ter- minations, flashings, storm collars and/or flue be painted with a premium quality, high tem- perature, rust preventative paint designed for metal. This is especially important when installations are made in abnormally adverse or corrosive environments; such as near lakes, oceans or in areas with consistently high humidity condi- tions. Consult the paint manufacturers instructions for proper preparation and application.

*Note: 2" clearance to combustibles required in Canada.

TEN FOOT RULE SUMMARY

The minimum chimney height above the roof and/or to adjacent walls and buildings is specified by all major building codes.

If the horizontal distance from the peak of the roof is less then 10', the top of the chimney must be at least 2' above the peak of the roof. If the horizontal distance from the chimney edge to the peak of the roof is more than 10' a chimney height reference point is established on the roof surface 10' horizontally from the chimney edge.

Figure 35

The top of the chimney must be at least 2' above this reference point. In all cases, the chimney cannot be less then 3' above the roof at the edge of the chimney.

The 2' in 10' rule is necessary in the interest of safety but does not ensure smoke-free opera- tion. Trees, buildings, adjoining roof lines, adverse wind conditions, etc., may require a taller chimney should the fireplace not draft properly (see Figure 35 ).

MULTIPLE TERMINATIONS

If more than one termination is located in the same chase or within the same general proxim- ity, we suggest they should be separated in distance at least 24" horizontally from flue center to flue center and stacked or staggered vertically at least 18" apart, from the termination of one smoke exit to the termination of another smoke exit (Figure 36 ).

CTD

18"

18"

CTDT CTDT

24"

24"

Figure 36

This suggestion is provided in the interest of better operation. If the terminations are located too close to each other, smoke may migrate from one flue into the other.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

FTF8 CHIMNEY COMPONENTCALCULATIONS

The minimum installed height of the completed fireplace system is 15' 0". The maximum height is 60' 0".

To determine the number of chimney sections and chimney components required, follow these steps:

1.Determine total vertical height of the fire- place installation. This dimension is the dis- tance from the surface the fireplace sets on to the point where smoke exits from the termination.

2.Determine the number of chimney compo- nents required, except chimney sections. This would include firestop spacers, stabilizers, roof flashing, etc.

3.The effective heights of the components are:

The Fireplace

=

42 ¹⁄₄"

FTF8-12

=

10 ¹⁄₄"

FTF8-18

=

16 ¹⁄₄"

FTF8-36

=

34 ¹⁄₄"

FTF8-48

=

46 ¹⁄₄"

FTF8-CTD Termination

=

4"

FTF8-CT1 Termination

=

12" to 18"

FTF8-CT2 Termination

=

15" to 23"

FTF8-CTDT Termination

=

12" to 18"

FTF8-S4 Stabilizer *

=

3"*

*Required for every 30' of vertical chimney and/or 10' of offset chimney.

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