background image

 

Notes 

Summary of Contents for EXCEL

Page 1: ...00 F Tested to 3 X 30 minutes 1150 C 2100 F The chimney should be the size recommended by the appliance manufacturer Use only ICC Model EXCEL components Failure to do so will void the certification an...

Page 2: ...installations 8 Cathedral ceilings 12 Support extensions 13 Universal band roof support band 14 Roof support 15 Offset support 16 Offset chimney 17 Offset table without adjustable length 18 Offset tab...

Page 3: ...0 10 X 10 11 X 11 12 X 12 Square support ESS N A 10 X 10 11 X 11 12 X 12 Roof support ERS 11 X 11 12 X 12 13 X 13 14 X 14 Offset support EOS 11 X 11 12 X 12 13 X 13 14 X 14 Radiation shields ERS ERSA...

Page 4: ...lanning to install a wood stove we recommend that you 1 Choose a stove that has a label of a recognized Testing Laboratory such as WH UL ULC and CSA The EPA approved low emissions stoves are highly re...

Page 5: ...ratch the stainless steel interior of the chimney Use of an oversize brush may damage the chimney 4 Do not expect chemical chimney cleaners to keep your chimney clean Their use does not negate the nec...

Page 6: ...ugh accessible spaces shall be enclosed in all cases to avoid personal contact with the chimney and damage to the chimney 6 Do not fill the air space around the chimney with insulation or any other ma...

Page 7: ...s ERSF or ERST These radiation shields are not required for any factory built fireplace installations including interior chases OIL AND GAZ APPLIANCES When Excel is used to vent an oil or gas burning...

Page 8: ...termine the required rough opening for the support model and size you are installing NOTE Look Up The round and square supports are designed to protect the surrounding combustible materials and as a r...

Page 9: ...be installed with ERS radiation shields instead of ERSA radiation shields If the chimney is not enclosed then the ERST of ERSF radiation shields are not required See drawing above Please note that Exc...

Page 10: ...protruding through the hole in the support When installing additional sections of chimney line up the vertical seams to insure that the pre punched screw holes line up with the slots in the outside c...

Page 11: ...imney length above the offset Install a radiation shield ERSA where the chimney penetrates the ceiling Continue installing chimney up into the attic Screw the top of the ERSF to the flange which proje...

Page 12: ...to the top chimney length CATHEDRAL CEILINGS If your home has a cathedral ceiling no attic space between the ceiling and the roof install the chimney and support as follows 1 Situate the chimney in a...

Page 13: ...nails Place the storm collar over the chimney and flashing Caulk the joint between the chimney and collar with silicone caulking 5 Put the remaining required lengths of chimney in place Fasten the le...

Page 14: ...and are shipped pre assembled to fit 6 chimney To install the bands on a 7 or 8 chimney carefully remove the three 1 4 x 1 elevator bolts five bolts for a roof support and replace them in the correspo...

Page 15: ...horizontal clearance between the single or double wall connector and the combustible ceiling see diagram below See the table on page 3 to determine the minimum opening required in the roof The chimney...

Page 16: ...ils or 8 x 1 1 2 wood screws OFFSET SUPPORT EOS This support is used for re supporting a chimney above an offset Install the chimney and elbows according to the installation instructions Install the s...

Page 17: ...himney is 8 If the offset chimney is longer than 8 then it must be supported at 6 intervals using an offset support EOS When you reach the height at which the elbow will be installed proceed as follow...

Page 18: ...31 1 4 52 45 48 18 69 3 4 17 1 2 65 34 1 4 56 1 4 49 1 4 48 24 75 1 2 19 70 1 4 37 1 4 60 1 2 53 1 2 48 24 12 85 1 2 21 3 4 79 1 4 42 1 4 67 3 4 60 3 4 48 48 98 3 4 25 1 4 91 49 1 4 77 1 2 70 1 2 7 IN...

Page 19: ...7 1 2 81 3 4 7 inch 6 Length 23 1 2 29 1 4 5 6 1 2 23 3 4 29 10 1 4 13 1 4 22 3 4 27 15 1 4 19 1 2 12 Length 29 1 4 35 6 1 2 8 29 34 1 4 13 1 4 16 1 4 27 31 1 4 19 1 2 23 3 4 18 Length 35 40 3 4 8 9 1...

Page 20: ...better performance than an exterior chimney In area with continuous temperatures below 18 C 0 F the use of an exterior chimney may result in operating problems such as poor draft excessive condensatio...

Page 21: ...ustible is 12 THROUGH WALL INSTALLATION Unenclosed Exterior Installation Enclosed Exterior Installation 1 Determine where the chimney will pass through the wall For concrete walls cut a hole slightly...

Page 22: ...e 24 The Wall Support brackets are slotted to allow them to adjust in and out Adjust the brackets so that the chimney is a minimum of 2 from the wall and parallel with it Tighten the Wall Support coll...

Page 23: ...ney length Install the spark screen if you wish to have a spark screen 17 FROM INSIDE Slide the black portion of the Wall Radiation Shield over the galvanized portion which was installed from the outs...

Page 24: ...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 scr...

Page 25: ...screws are self drilling and will make their own holes Cut off the exposed insulation The remaining insulation will compress enough to allow the next chimney section to connect Do not cut the inner fl...

Page 26: ...de the top tube up as high as possible then screw the two sections together with the self drilling screws provided When the radiation shield is installed in the attic a universal storm collar ESC must...

Page 27: ...he universal storm collar 1 Place the storm collar around the chimney 2 Slide the tongue into the appropriate slot for the required diameter 3 Ensure the tongue is placed into the slot correctly 4 Use...

Page 28: ...snow wedge is designed to be adjustable for all pitches up to a maximum of 12 12 3 Position the snow wedge on the roof with the hinge aligned with the center of the chimney Adjust the wedge so that t...

Page 29: ...a minimum of 3 below the finished ceiling Fasten the collar to the support with the self tapping metal screws provided 2 The tabs have been designed so that the support can be pushed up through the s...

Page 30: ...sal band locking bolt just enough to hold the wall support in place 8 Install the support horizontal braces on the external wall by using four 10 x 3 or longer screws Attach the diagonal braces and th...

Page 31: ...any incidental or consequential damage caused by defects in the EXCEL chimney system During the first ten years of the warranty ICC will provide replacement chimney lengths at no charge During the ba...

Page 32: ...Notes...

Reviews: