10
Jeremias INSTALL_HT
Rev: 3/26/19
Roof Support (RS)
The Roof Support (RS) provides vertical support for the chimney both above and suspended
below the Roof Support. It may also be used to provide supplemental support when the total
chimney height exceeds the capacity of the primary support.
To Install (See Fig. 19)
1.
Refer to Table 2
–
Maximum Support Capacity / Spacing. Do not exceed the
maximum chimney height the RS can support.
2.
Determine where the RS is to be located. The brackets of the RS are to be
positioned on top of framed roof opening, rafters or other solid surface.
3.
Ensure minimum 2” clearance to combustible materials is maintained.
4.
Position the RS around the chimney leaving the band loose so the Roof support can
be adjusted.
5.
Locate the Brackets on top of framing. Align pilot holes with wood rafters. Use a
minimum of three #10 x 2-
1/2” wood screws to secure each bracket to wood rafter.
6.
Tighten worm gears to clamp RS to chimney pipe
7.
Secure RS to
Chimney Pipe by driving one #10 x 1/2” long self
-drilling screw
through the pilot hole in the RS band and into the outer casing of the Chimney Pipe.
Note: Do not puncture the inner flue pipe with screw.
8.
Install adjoining chimney lengths as described in Joint Assembly section.
Anchor Plate (AP)
The Anchor Plate (AP) connects a masonry fireplace or a factory-built fireplace to Jeremias
HT chimney.
To Install For Masonry fireplace(see Fig 20) :
1.
Follow the requirements of the local building code for connecting factory-built chimney to masonry fireplace.
2.
Refer to Table 2
–
Maximum Support Capacity / Spacing. Do not exceed the maximum chimney
height the AP can support.
3.
Ensure the top of the masonry is structurally sound and has level surface. Correct any masonry
issues accordingly.
4.
Apply 1,000
°
F High temperature sealant around flue opening
5.
Position the Anchor Plate over the fireplace opening.
6.
Mount AP to fireplace with (4) masonry anchors
7.
Install adjoining chimney lengths as described in Joint Assembly section.
To Install for factory-built fireplaces:
1.
Read and comply with the fireplace manufacturers installation instructions. Verify model HT chimney
is approved for use with the appliance.
2.
Refer to Table 2
–
Maximum Support Capacity / Spacing. Do not exceed the maximum
chimney height the AP can support.
3.
Refer to fireplace manufacturers instructions regarding application of 1,000
°
F High
temperature sealant around flue opening
4.
Position the Anchor Plate over the fireplace opening.
5.
Mount AP to fireplace with (4) 5/8” stainless steel sheet metal screws
6.
Install adjoining chimney lengths as described in Joint Assembly section.
Fig 18. Tee Support (above Tee)
Fig 19. Roof Support
Fig 20. Anchor Plate
