Installing the
Chimney System
Start by attaching the first chimney section to the collar on top of the fireplace.
Install the pipe as pictured in Figure 14. When you get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap together. Once sections are
When installing elbows, only outer pipe will snap- lock. Middle pipes simply slide into position. Be sure to always attach straps on upper elbow to a structural framing member. (Fig. 15)
Continue installing the pipe as required until pipe is installed up through the ceiling. At this point, you must install a firestop spacer.
BFC36 Balance Flue
Pipe Section
Pipe
Rim
Hem
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FPC558a
Fig. 14 Install pipe, listening for the
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A firestop spacer is used to keep pipe spaced properly |
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Nail the firestop spacer (at each corner) to the framing |
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members of the ceiling hole. NOTE: A firestop spacer |
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Hole sizes listed in Figure 11 for angled firestop spac- |
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pipe for ceiling thickness up to 8” (203mm). When |
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combined thickness of ceiling material, ceiling joists |
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must be made in framing to assure that minimum air |
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spaces to chimney are maintained. |
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| Proper Firestop Spacer Installation |
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Figure 16 shows different installation procedures for |
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tending up into the hole. |
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stop spacer with the flange |
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Fig. 16 Installing firestop spacer. |
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