Step 6. Route the Class 0 air duct out the back wall or side wall, up through the ceiling or floor joists to an outside wall. The air duct should be located above snow level.

Note: If the fireplace is installed against an inside wall, the Class 0 air duct may be extended into a ventilated attic space at least 18" (457 mm) above the attic floor. Secure the duct hood to a vertical post with the inlet positioned downward. Ensure nothing blocks the hood opening. This air duct must never terminate higher than the chimney.

Step 7. Cut or frame hole through the outside wall for the installation of the duct inlet hood. A 4 ¹⁄₄" (114 mm) diameter hole is sufficient. Feed the loose end of the flexible air duct through the hole cut for the inlet hood and attach to collar on inlet hood using two (2) screws. Insert hood into opening. Secure in place with nails driven through holes in hood flange. Seal with noncombustible waterproof silicon type caulking. If additional air duct is needed, use Class 0 metallic air duct.

Step 8. Fireplace should be secured to side framing members using the full length nailing tabs at the top and bottom of the fireplace front face. Use 8d nails (Figure 18 ).

8d Nail

Figure 18

Note: The nailing tabs and the area directly behind the nailing tabs are exempt from the clearances described on page 5. Maintain at least 1/2" clearance from the firebox wrapper to the framing at the closest point of contact, directly adjacent to the flange.

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INSTALLING THE CHIMNEY SYSTEM

Step 1. Before continuing, check the operation of the damper, as described on page 4, (refer to Figure 3 ).

Step 2. Using standard construction framing techniques, construct opening for chimney route up through the ceiling(s) and roof or through an outside chase.

Framing must maintain adequate minimum air space clearance at all times.

CAUTION: ALLOW MINIMUM 2" (51 MM)

CHIMNEY AIR SPACE TO COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING MEMBERS THROUGHOUT VERTICAL OR OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION (SEE **NOTE).

A minimum 2" (51 mm) air space must be reserved for all combustible materials extending for any continuous length surrounding the chimney (See **Note).

Reference Figures 15 and 16 and charts Framing Dimensions for Ceiling and Roof, which specify minimum ceiling and roof dimensions.

To determine chimney center line in new con- struction, use plumb line from roof or ceiling above fireplace to center of flue collar on fireplace.

For remodeling, plumb to center of flue collar from ceiling above, drive nail through ceiling from below to mark position, then mark and cut to passage from above ceiling (around nail) (Figure 19 ). Then plumb from ceiling or roof level directly above hole which has just been completed.

Plumb Line

Figure 19

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

Note: If installing the optional collar duct kit, it should be installed after the chimney has been attached to the flue collar.

Step 3. Position appropriate firestop spacer at ceiling and nail temporarily with two (2) 8d nails. If chimney penetrates ceiling vertically, use flat firestop spacer, Model F8FS-2 for FTF8 system and Model F10FS-2 for the FTF10 system*. If chimney penetrates ceiling at 30° angle (offset chimney), use 30° firestop spacer, Model F8FS30-2 for FTF8 and Model F10FS30- 2 for FTF10 system*. Use one nail on opposite sides to hold firestop spacer in position. Nail permanently, using at least two (2) more 8d nails, after chimney sections have been assembled through the firestop spacer and after any necessary adjustments have been made. Firestop spacer must be secured by at least four (4) 8d nails when completely installed.

Note: If there is a room above ceiling level, firestop spacer must be installed on the bottom side of the ceiling. If an attic is above ceiling level, firestop spacer must be installed on top side of ceiling joist (Figures 20 and 21 ).

Room Above

Firestop Spacer

Figure 20

Attic Above

Firestop Spacer

Figure 21

*Note: Use Models F10FS or F10FS30 when installing FTF10 chimney in the U.S. only.

**Note: 1" (25 mm) when installed with FTF10 in the U.S. only.