Heat & Glo • PALOMA-BZ-MOD, PALOMA-GR-MOD, PALOMA-GY-MOD • 2189-900 R14 • 11/14
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K. Class A Metal Chimney
Figure 5.20
1. Remove existing chimney cap.
2. Measure the distance from the top of the chimney to the
bottom of the ceiling support box, add 3 in. (76 mm) to
this measurement, and cut a section of 4 in. (101 mm)
flex pipe to that length (the flex should be fully extended).
3. Connect the end of the flex pipe section to the underside
of the top adapter, using four sheet metal screws (Figure
5.21).
SHEET METAL SCREWS
FLEX PIPE
TOP ADAPTER
Figure 5.21
Ensure that existing chimney is functionally sound and clean.
• Have inspection done by qualified chimney sweep or
professional installer BEFORE converting to direct vent
appliance.
FLASHING
4 in. (102 mm)
FLEX PIPE
RETRO CONNECTOR
DIRECT VENT
PIPE
EXISTING METAL
CHIMNEY SYSTEM
TOP ADAPTER
TERMINATION
CAP PART #SLK-991DA
Figure 5.18
6. Place the support clamp (provided with the support box)
inside the support box (at the bottom), and secure to
the pipe section. The clamp allows the support box to
support the weight of the pipe sections. Continue to add
pipe sections until you are above the roofline.
7.
Complete the cathedral ceiling installation by following
the same procedures outlined in steps
7 through 9 for
vertical
install
ations, page
s 17-18.
8. Install the black trim collar around the outside of the
cathedral ceiling support box (Figure 5.19). The two
pieces of the trim collar slide over one another to allow
for easy adjustment around the support box. Using the
six screws provided, secure the four corners and the
overlapping sections of the trim collar to the ceiling. You
may want to predrill the holes for the overlapped sections
for ease of installation.
CATHEDRAL CEILING
SUPPORT BOX
TRIM COLLAR
SCREWS
Figure 5.19
CAUTION
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