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SUPPORT COMPONENTS
All support components have been tested and approved for the mechanical performance declared
by Schiedel Chimney Systems Ltd.
Triplelock, which is used exclusively on gas and oil applications, is relatively light and can be
supported at the top of the chimney using a clamp plate fixed to the top of the masonry stack.
TecnoFlex Plus, however, is heavier and must be supported at both top and bottom of the stack.
At the top of the stack there are two alternatives:
1. Plate and clamp fixed directly to the existing masonry stack
2. Pot Hanger/ Combined Pot Hanger & Terminal supporting the weight of the flex using the
existing chimney pot.
At the base of the stack a bottom support bracket should be used.
Installation of the Liner
HANDLING
Suitable PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) must be used when handling stainless steel
flexible liners and accessories. PPE advised: Strong industrial gloves plus long sleeved overalls.
LINER ORIENTATION
It is essential in the case of TecnoFlex Plus that the liner is installed the right way up. The arrow
on the outside of the liner indicates the direction of flue gas flow and must be pointing upwards
towards termination. Triplelock Flex can be installed either way up.
CUTTING THE LINER TO THE CORRECT LENGTH FOR THE CHIMNEY
After the length of flue liner has been connected to the appliance, allow a sufficient length
of liner to protrude above the clamp plate to secure the terminal and then cut, using suitable
cutting equipment. At all times extreme care must be taken when cutting the liner and strong
industrial gloves plus long sleeved overalls should be worn as cut edges are very sharp. In
addition, any tape secured to the ends of the liner, which is provided for safe handling prior to
installation, must be removed before completion and commissioning of the full system.
BENDING OF THE LINER
Great care should be taken to
avoid overbending or kinking
the liner on installation. The
minimum bending radii are
shown in the table alongside.
Minimum Bending Radius
Product
80
100
125
155
180
200
230
250
300
Triplelock
-
250
315
390
450
500
575
625
750
TecnoFlex
Plus
240
300
375
465
540
600
690
750
900
