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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
Figure 2
Chimney Height
The total height of your completed fireplace
system from the surface the fireplace rests on
to the chimney top must not exceed 60' and
must also meet minimum height requirements.
Refer to the minimum system height chart.
LOCATION OF FIREPLACE
Insulate Joists
Same As Ceiling
Draft Stops
Firestop
CTDT
Termination
Note: Non-
Combustible
Chase
Flashing
Must Be
Used To
Cover
Chase
Opening
Optional
Insulation
In Outside
Walls Of
Chase
Solid
Continuous
Surface
Outside
Base
Insulation
(Thermal Barrier)
8'
Level
Chase Enclosure
A chase is a vertical box-like structure con-
structed to surround the fireplace and chimney.
Refer to
Figure 2 for a typical chase configura-
tion. As with all chimney installations, avoid
overhead obstructions such as trees, power
lines, etc. A chase should be constructed and
insulated just like any outside wall. In a cold
climate, we recommend the base of the chase
should also be insulated between the solid
continuous floor beneath the fireplace and the
chase bottom. Chase insulation in a cold cli-
mate installation is not required for safety.
Note: Do not insulate the chase cavity with
blown or fill type insulation materials.
Note: Local codes may not require firestopping
at the ceiling levels for outside chase installa-
tions. However, it is recommended for safety
and the reduction of heat loss.
WARNING: IF INSULATION IS USED, THE
FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE PLACED DI-
RECTLY AGAINST IT. INSULATION OR
VAPOR BARRIERS, IF USED, MUST FIRST
BE COVERED WITH GYPSUM BOARD,
PLYWOOD, PARTICLE BOARD OR OTHER
MATERIAL TO ASSURE INSULATION AND
VAPOR BARRIERS REMAIN IN PLACE.
WARNING: DO NOT PACK OR FILL RE-
QUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION
OR OTHER MATERIAL. NO MATERIAL IS
ALLOWED IN THESE AREAS.
Minimum System Height
Security FTF8 Pipe
Vertical Installation
15' 0"
One Offsets
15' 0"
Two Offsets
25' 0"
Figure 3
ASSEMBLY OUTLINE
Before You Start
Check your inventory list to be sure you have
all the necessary parts supplied in good us-
able condition. Check also for any concealed
damage.
Check the operation of the damper. The dam-
per is controlled through the use of a damper
rod inside the top center of the firebox open-
ing, behind the lintel (
Figure 3
).
•
To CLOSE the damper, pull the damper rod
FORWARD (toward the front of the fireplace),
then slide LEFT until locked in position.
•
To OPEN the damper, pull the damper rod
FORWARD (toward the front of the fireplace),
then slide RIGHT until locked in position.
To adjust damper, PULL damper rod
FORWARD (toward front of fireplace),
then slide all the way LEFT (CLOSED) or
RIGHT (OPEN), until locked in position.
Damper
CLOSED
Damper
OPEN
Combustion Air Actuator
~
Lintel
Damper Rod
[DETAIL/CUTAWAY]
Damper Rod in LEFT (CLOSED) Position
Carefully select the proper location for heat
circulation, aesthetics, chimney obstructions
and clearance to side wall(s). With proper pre-
planning, a slight adjustment of a few inches
can save considerable time and expense later
during construction and assembly.
Figure 4
Carefully consider the position of the fireplace
opening with respect to the location of adja-
cent or nearby stairwells, bath or kitchen ex-
haust fans and/or return air registers for forced
air furnaces/air conditioners that could cause
a smoking fireplace condition if the house is
tightly insulated.
When locating the fireplace, consideration must
be given to combustibles and final finishing.
See
Figure 5 and confine the final location of
combustible finish materials to the “Safe Zone.”
Do NOT permanently place furniture or other
items such as decorative pillows within 60" of
the fireplace front face.
Hearth
Hearth
Optional
Outside Chase
Figure 5
Wall
Covering
Do NOT cover black part of frame
with combustible materials.
Safe
Zone
45
°
12"
12"
Door
Opening
1”
