2. From below, install a radiation shield in each floor through which the chimney passes. At the attic level, install
a radiation shield and a storm collar as shown in Figure 7.
WARNING: A RADIATION SHIELD MUST BE INSTALLED AT EACH FLOOR WHERE THE CHIMNEY
PASSES THROUGH.
3. Remove the flue adapter from the fireplace, put the screws aside. Install the flue adapter on the first chimney
length and secure it with the screws provided. Reinstall the flue adapter on the fireplace and secure it with the
screws you have put aside earlier. Assemble the rest of the chimney.
The chimney must extend at least 3 feet above its point of contact with the roof and at least 2 feet higher than
any wall, roof, or building within 10 feet of it. If the chimney is higher than 5 feet. above the roof, it must be
secured with a roof brace.
4. Put the roof flashing into place. Seal the joint between the roof and the flashing with roofing tar. For sloping
roofs, place the flashing under the upper shingles and on top of the lower shingles. Nail the flashing to the roof
using roofing nails.
If the chimney is enclosed to the roof:
- in
USA:
use a vented flashing.
- in
CANADA:
use a vented flashing, or a roof radiation shield with a regular flashing.
5. Place the storm collar over the chimney just above the flashing. Seal it around the chimney with silicone
sealer
(DO NOT use roofing tar).
6. Fit the rain cap on the chimney. Secure it tightly in place.
7. Read the EXCEL Chimney installation manual con-
cerning requirements for supports, bracing, anchors,
etc. The EXCEL installation manual is available from
your dealer or from our Web Site: "www.icc-rsf.com".
OFFSET CHIMNEY
Maximum offset angle:
- in
CANADA:
45°
- in
USA:
30°
Maximum number of elbows: Four (4), resulting in two (2)
offsets.
An elbow may be installed directly on top of the fireplace
if required. See the detailed offset chart in the EXCEL
chimney installation instructions. See Figures 8 and 9 for
examples.
Install the fireplace and chimney as described earlier.
When you require an elbow, proceed as follows:
1. Install the required elbow. Turn it in the desired
direction, and fasten it to the other section with the 3
metal screws provided.
2. Install the lengths required to obtain the desired offset.
Secure each joint with 3 metal screws.
3. Use another elbow to return the chimney to the
vertical direction.
4. Install a roof support, wall support, or an offset support
above each offset to support the weight of the flue
(elbows cannot support a flue above an offset).
CHAMELEON Owner's Manual
RSF Woodburning Fireplaces
12
Figure 10: Chimney installed with chase enclosure
example
Storm collar
Flashing*
10'
min. 2'
12" min.
Radiation
shield
Insulation
Chase liner of fire rated
gypsum board is recom-
mended (may be required
by local authorities)
*
In USA:
use a vented flashing.
*
In CANADA:
use a vented flashing or a roof
radiation shield and a regular flashing.
Beneath hearth extension (Refer to text for particulars)
CHAMELEON