3.1
Carefully cut a hole through the ceiling in a position
away from any timber
beams or brandering
, making sure that the opening is approx. 25 mm
larger than the steel flue. Use the ceiling escutcheon plate as a template
and add 12 mm all round to that dimension.
NOTE: To position the flue between the beams and brandering hammer a
nail downwards through the ceiling in the roof space.
3.2
Remove roof tiles in the immediate area or cut a similar hole through the
roofing material.
3.3
If a hearth is to be constructed (e.g. in a carpeted room), use a plumb line
from the centre of the hole in the ceiling to determine the position of the
hearth.
3.4
In the case of installing the Victor model, measure the position of the rear
securing bracket off the unit and fix the bracket to the wall by means of wall
plugs.
3.5
Position the fireplace unit and flue section.
NOTE: With the
Hex
and
Lynx
model, ensure that the butterfly damper is at
the base and rear of the flue.
3.6
The chimney flue must now be flashed at roof level with galvanised iron or
lead flashing. (Normally done by a plumber.) If a
Rotating
Hex
model is
to be installed, the flashing top is circular in shape to allow the steel flue to
turn.
3.7
Push down the weathering collar over the flue until it covers the top of the
flashing by about 50 mm. Seal this against the flue using the black silicone
sealer (supplied).
3.8
Fit the cowl. In extremely windy areas it may be necessary to secure the
cowl to the flue by means of self-tapping screws.
3.9
If the flue is on more than one section it is advisable to seal the joint with
black silicone sealer (supplied) and secure the sections by means of self-
tapping screws. This is
essential
with the rotating
Hex
models.
3.10
Insulate the steel flue between the roof and ceiling with the insulation
material supplied, binding the fibreglass into position with light-gauge wire
meshing (also supplied).
3.11
Fix the escutcheon plate to the exposed ceiling to ensure a neat join where
the flue passes through.
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3.
Installation of
Hex, Lynx
and
Victor
models
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