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CR Series Woodburning Fireplaces
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Angled chimney runs require a support every 6’ (1.8 m)
in addition to the elbow straps. Chimney supports are
used for this function. (Fig. 6)
Chase Installation
A chase is a vertical box-like structure which encloses
the fireplace and/or chimney. Chases are typically built
on the outside of the house with fireplace opening cut
into the outer wall of a room. (Page 4, Fig. 2)
If you need help in determining fireplace location or how
the chimney system should be run, contact your Majes-
tic Fireplaces dealer for assistance.
IWF284
MBUF
5/25/96
FP284
Chimney
Support
Strap
SKCS8
Fig. 6
Chimney support installation.
Insulating Fireplace Enclosure For
Cold Climates
If you live in a cold climate, it is not required but
highly recommended
that you insulate fire-
place enclosure to eliminate cold air penetration
as much as possible.
Insulate base of fireplace with a non-combus-
tible insulation rated for a minimum of 300°F.
Insulating is
very important
for outside wall
installations over a concrete slab. If fireplace
is installed on a platform, insulation should be
placed on top of the platform
before
fireplace is
set.(Fig. 7)
When a fireplace is installed in a chase or on an
outside wall, enclosure should be treated like
any outside wall in a home. Insulation should
be installed on the inside wall as well as the
outside wall(s). In a chase, it is also a good idea
to install a firestop at the first ceiling level above
the fireplace and enclose the chase with sheet-
ing material. Insulation may then be installed
above sheeting material to assure the space
around the fireplace is totally protected. (Fig. 2)
When installing the chimney,
DO NOT
caulk
between outer pipe and firestop. It is vital that
some air be allowed to flow through this very
thin gap.
CAUTION: WHEN INSTALLING A FIRE-
PLACE IN AN INSULATED ENCLOSURE, BE
SURE ALL REQUIRED AIR SPACES ARE
MAINTAINED. (Page 12, Fig. 17)
Installation
