For questions, please call your distributor or the manufacturer. Special restrictions apply to the front and facing of the fireplace and nearby walls (See pages 18, 19 and 20 ).

CHIMNEY SYSTEM

These fireplaces are designed and code listed for use with Security Chimneys FTF8 chimney System only. Always use Security Chimneys FTF8 chimney components with these fire- places. Do not modify or alter these components as this may cause a potential serious hazard and void the Warranty.

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)

 

Figure 2

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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.

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 Height

The total height of your CST and CPF fireplace systems from the surface the fireplace rests on to the chimney top must not exceed 80' (24.4m) and must also meet minimum system height chart.

Minimum System Height

Model CST-38

Security's

and CPF-38

FTF8

 

 

Vertical Installation

15' 0" (4.6 m)

 

 

One Offset

16' 0" (4.9 m)

 

 

Two Offsets

25' 0" (7.6 m)

 

 

Chase Enclosure

A chase is a vertical box-like structure constructed to surround the fireplace and chimney. Refer to Figure 2 for a typical chase configura- tion. A chase should be constructed and insulated just like any outside wall. In a cold climate, we recommend the base of the chase should also be insulated between the solid continuous floor beneath the fireplace and the chase bot- tom. Chase insulation in a cold climate installation is not required for safety.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

ASSEMBLY OUTLINEBefore You Start

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.

Damper Damper

Closed Open

Lintel

Figure 3

LOCATION OF FIREPLACE

Carefully 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.

Figure 4