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BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace
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Firestop spacers are not available for, nor are they
required on vertical walls.
DO NOT
put any sealant around the area where the
outer pipe slides through the firestop spacer. If you
seal this area,
it may cause a fire hazard.
Canadian Requirements
for Insulation Shield
In Canada, an attic insulation shield is required to
prevent attic insulation from contacting the chimney
section.
NOTE:
If the attic insulation shield is used, the
firestop is not required in the attic installation. Fram-
ing dimensions for the chimney hole should measure
17
¹⁄₂
” x 17
¹⁄₂
” (445 x 445mm). An attic shield MUST be
installed on top of attic joists (above the floor level).
(Fig. 17)
A chimney support is 2
¹⁄₂
" (64mm) long when installed.
Consider this dimension when determining how many
straight chimney sections are needed.
NOTE:
Chimney supports are generally used in long
runs in a chase installation.
Additional Ceilings
If you encounter additional ceilings, repeat same steps
required for first ceiling installation. See firestop illus-
tration in Page 11, Figure 16.
Penetrating the Roof
Run pipe to roofline. Since chimney system must be
vented to the out-of-doors, you
must
use an approved
MHSC termination.
If a chase is used, refer to the installation manual pro-
vided with the termination cap.
Locate Chimney Centerpoint On Roof
Use same procedure detailed in locating center point of
the flue system.
Drive a nail up through roof at the center point. This will
determine center point on outside of the roof.
Cut and Frame Roof Hole
Size of roof hole varies with the type of chimney
termination installed. Refer to installation instructions
provided with MHSC chimney termination to find correct
size of roof hole.
There must be a 1
¹⁄₂
” (38mm) air space between out-
ermost portion of chimney sections and any adjacent
combustible surfaces. (Combustible surfaces include
burnable materials such as: ceiling members, joists,
flooring, combustible insulation and roof structures.)
WARNING: Do not pack required air spaces with
insulation or other materials.
Mark an outline of the roof hole around the center of the
point nail.
NOTE:
Hole dimensions given in the chim-
ney top installation instructions are
horizontal
dimen-
sions; therefore, the hole size must be marked on the
roof accordingly.
Cover the opening of the installed chimney so debris
cannot get into the system.
Cut and frame the hole. It is good practice to use fram-
ing lumber that is the same size as the rafters. Install
the frame securely because the chimney top and flash-
ing anchored to the frame must be able to withstand
heavy winds.
Install Remainder of Chimney Sections
Since you have already preplanned the height of your
termination according to the
Ten Foot Rule
, continue to
install pipe to the predetermined height.
NOTE:
In the U.S., it is a good idea, although not al-
ways required, to install an attic insulation shield where
blown-in insulation is planned to be used in the attic.
Install the attic insulation shield with the flanges on its
base extending down into the framing hole. Nail each
corner of attic insulation shield to the framing members
of the ceiling hole using 8d nails. Attic shields are not
required at the roof.
Continue Installing Pipe to Complete Run
Continue attaching pipe sections to complete system
to next level always being careful that the pipe is firmly
snap-locked in place before proceeding to next pipe
section.
Chimney Supports
If chimney supports are required, they are installed the
same as elbows. Nail chimney support straps to ad-
jacent structural framing, as shown on Page 8, Figure
9. Bend straps as necessary and make sure they are
secure so they will support the weight of the chimney.
IGF263
MBUF
5/9/96
Attic Insula-
tion Shield
Nails
(4 required)
Attic Joist
Ceiling
Base Flanges
FP263
Fig. 17
Attic shield installation (Canadian requirement).
