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VENTING INSTALLATION
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10 FOOT RULE
All flue gas outlet chimney terminations must
extend a minimum of 3 feet in height above the
highest point where it passes through the roof
and must be at least 2 feet above the high -
est point of the roof that is within a horizontal
distance of 10 feet (see Figure 20).
10'
2' Min.
10'
3' Min.
2' Min.
3' Min.
Level of
Flue Gas
Outlet
Figure 20 - 10 Foot Rule
CHIMNEY SUPPORT BRACKET KIT:
CSK-8DM
If exposed portion of chimney is greater than
five feet above roofline, support wires are
recommended to keep chimney secured.
Support wires must be attached to chimney
support brackets. Chimney support brackets
must be attached to outer pipe of chimney
with self-drilling screws provided in kit (screws
Figure 21 - Support Wires
OPTIONAL GAS LINE INSTALLATION
Chimney
Support
Bracket
Support
Wire Cable
Ferrule
Eye
Bolt
Angle of Support
Wire Should Not
Be More Than 45°
From Horizontal
120°
120°
120°
Top
View of
Chimney
Self Drilling
Screws
18"
Permanently Located (Sited) Homes Only
Gas line hook up should be done by your
supplier or a qualified service person.
Note: Before you proceed, make sure your
gas supply is turned off.
A gas line may be installed for the purpose
of installing a vented or vent free appliance
available through your local distributor. Use
only a 1/2" black iron pipe and appropriate
fittings. When installing a gas line, a shutoff
valve designed for installation outside appli -
ance is recommended.
1. Remove knockout indentation on refrac
-
tory or firebrick wall located above the re -
fractory hearth floor. Knockout indentation
must be firmly tapped with any solid object
such as a 1/2" dowel until it is released.
Remove fragmented portions of refractory
(see Figure 22).
2. Remove gas line cover plate located on
either side of fireplace and pull out insu -
lation from gas line conduit sleeve. Save
insulation for reuse. Replace screws.
Figure 22 - Gas Line Knockout
Side
Firebrick
Finished
Side
Refractory
Knockout
Plug
Outside of
Fireplace
Gas Line
Conduit
Insulation
Gas
Conduit
Cover
1/2" Dowel
Knockout
must not penetrate inner flue pipe). The angle
of support wires should not be more than 45°
from horizontal when fastened to roof. Place
chimney support brackets approximately 18"
below fireplace termination and space brack -
ets approximately 120° apart (see Figure 21)
Follow instructions included in kit.