Vermont Casting CR36R Installing the Chimney System, Installing the Firestop Spacer Ceiling Hole

CR Series Woodburning Fireplaces

Nail Top

Standoffs

STR100

Fig. 12 Fasten fireplace in position.

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 13. When you get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap together. Once sections are snap-locked in place, it is extremely difficult to get them apart. Make sure the pipe is firmly snapped and locked together as each

Pipe Section

UP	Pipe Rim
	Hem
	Lance
	Pipe
	Rim

FP558CR

Fig. 13 Install pipe, listening for the snap-lock to fasten.

Support Structure

Elbow Strap (must be tight)

pipe section is mounted.

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. 14)

Continue installing the pipe as required until pipe is installed up through the ceiling. At this point, you must install a firestop spacer. Refer to Figure 15 for appro-

priate spacer orientation.

ELBOW STRAP

ANGLED STRAP

FP270/271

Ceiling

Hole

Framing

Angle Firestop

Chimney Sup- port Strap (must be tight)

Installing the Firestop Spacer

in the Ceiling Hole

Fig. 14 Attach straps to a structural framing member.

A firestop spacer is used to keep pipe spaced properly and required for safety.

Nail the firestop spacer	Attic Installation	Ceiling Installation
(at each corner) to the	Nails (4)
framing members of the
ceiling hole. NOTE: A	Firestop Spacer	Joist
firestop spacer is not
required at the roof.
	Joist	Firestop Spacer
		Nails (4)
		FP285
Fig. 15	Installing firestop spacer.

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