EXCEL Canada
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Owner’s Manual
ROOF BRACE (ERB)
The roof brace is required to
provide
extra stability for
chimneys which extend more
than 5 feet above a roof.
1.
Assemble the band following
the instructions on page 14.
2.
Place the band at a point at
least two thirds of the way
up the chimney. Fasten the
larger diameter section of
the braces to the collar
using the nuts provided.
Adjust the length of the
braces by telescoping one
tube inside the other until
the
desired
length
is
reached. The angle of the
braces should not be more
than 45 degrees from
horizontal when fastened to
the roof.
3.
Fasten the other end of each brace to the roof using a #10 x 4" or larger
screw and a washer. Insure that the screws are fastened into a
structural member of the roof and not only into the roof sheeting. The
two braces should be installed approximately 90° apart.
4.
Tighten the bolt which locks the two tubes together very firmly. We
recommend that you screw the inside and outside tubes together using
# 8 x 1/2" screws to permanently lock them in place.
5.
Tighten the locking bolt on the universal band then secure the collar by
screwing the metal screws provided through the holes in the collar and
into the chimney.
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