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FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS

Figure 11

Figure 12

Figure 13

Figure 15

Figure 16

Figure 14

Framing Dimensions

A

46 

¹⁄₄

"

1175 mm

B

43 

¹⁄₂

"

1105 mm

C

33"

838 mm

D

17 

¹⁄₂

"

445 mm

E

76 

¹⁄₄

"

1937 mm

F

38 

¹⁄₈

"

968 mm

G

21 

⁵⁄₈

"

549 mm

H

20 

⁵⁄₈

"

524 mm

J

53 

⁷⁄₈

"

1368 mm

Framing Dimensions for Roof

FTF8 at 1"

FTF8 at 2"

Pitch

C

D*

C

D*

0/12

14 

¹⁄₂

"

14 

¹⁄₂

"

16 

¹⁄₂

"

16 

¹⁄₂

"

(368 mm)

(368 mm)

(419 mm)

(419 mm)

6/12

14 

¹⁄₂

"

17"

16 

¹⁄₂

"

19"

(368 mm)

(442 mm)

(419 mm)

(483 mm)

12/12

14 

¹⁄₂

"

21 

¹⁄₂

"

16 

¹⁄₂

"

23 

¹⁄₂

"

(368 mm)

(546 mm)

(419 mm)

(579 mm)

A

G

Inside Chase

H

Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure

Including Finising Materials if any

Rough

Framing Face

(Unfinished Shown)

FOAK Combustion

Air Kit

A

Outside Chase

G

C

H

Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure

Including Finising Materials

if any

Rough

Framing Face

(Unfinished Shown)

FOAK

Combustion

Air Kit - Optional

Note:

  All framing dimensions calcu-

lated for 1/2" dry wall at the fireplace
face.  If sheathing the chase or finish-
ing with other thickness materials,
calculations will  need to be made.

* Perpendicular to roof ridge

Corner Installation

J

D

A

E

F

Back Wall of

Chase/Enclosure

Including Finising

Materials

if any

Rough
Framing Face
(Unfinished Shown)

FOAK Combustion

Air Kit - Optional

A

B

Ceiling Framing

C

D

Roof Framing

Header

Fireplace Framing

B

A

(See Note)

Note:  When Framing With 6” Studs Header Must
Be 17” (432mm) Higher.  Use Security Chimney’s
OR15 Offset/Return Elbow To Recess The Chimney
Back 2 1/2” (64mm).  Flat Frame Down To A False
Header At (B).  Maintain Required Clearance To
Chimney At All Times.

Framing Dimensions for Ceiling

Flue Type

A

B

FTF8 Vertical

14 

¹⁄₂

"

14 

¹⁄₂

"

(368 mm)

(368 mm)

FTF8 Vertical

16 

¹⁄₂

"

16 

¹⁄₂

"

at 2"

(419 mm)

(419 mm)

FTF8 Offset 30

°

14 

¹⁄₂

"

25"

(368 mm)

(635 mm)

FTF8 Offset 30

°

16 

¹⁄₂

"

27"

at 2"

(419 mm)

(686 mm)

Summary of Contents for BC-42

Page 1: ...r or modify the fireplace or its components under any circumstances Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system including but not limited to the fireplace chimney components and accessories...

Page 2: ...hysical damage as a result of handling or transporta tion These items should be inspected by your distributor or qualified factory representative to ensure safe condition When in doubt con sult your d...

Page 3: ...11 and in accordance with codes such as the BOCA Basic National Codes the Standard Me chanicalCodeandtheUniformBuildingCodes When complete these fireplace systems con sists of five basic sub systems 1...

Page 4: ...ermal Barrier 8 Level Chase Enclosure A chase is a vertical box like structure con structedtosurroundthefireplaceandchimney Refer to Figure 2 for a typical chase configura tion As with all chimney ins...

Page 5: ...l safety strips beneaththefireplaceasillustrated Figures6 7 and 8 The safety strips should overlap for continual coverage of the floor Note Safety strips are not required when fire place rests on a no...

Page 6: ...surface If a wall covering such as drywall is to be attached to the rear wall then the 20 524 mm must be measured from the drywall surface It is important that this dimension be exact If the appliance...

Page 7: ...Shown FOAK Combustion Air Kit Optional Note All framing dimensions calcu lated for 1 2 dry wall at the fireplace face Ifsheathingthechaseorfinish ing with other thickness materials calculations will...

Page 8: ...nsions In new construction to determine chimney cen terline useplumblinefromrooforceilingabove fireplace to center of flue collar on fireplace For remodeling plumb to center of flue collar from ceilin...

Page 9: ...ign which ensures an immediate tight assembly between sections Plan your chimney require ments carefully before assembly as chimney is difficult to disassemble after installation If disassembled the t...

Page 10: ...ht dam age the chimney section refer to Figure 32 Note If chimney extends more than 8 above roof surface guy wires are also recommended Use three 3 guy wires attach to locking band assembly extend and...

Page 11: ...Thetopofthechimneymustbeatleast2 above this reference point In all cases the chimney cannotbelessthen3 abovetheroofattheedge of the chimney The 2 in 10 rule is necessary in the interest of safety but...

Page 12: ...374 31 2 0 1 1 7 380 31 8 1 0 0 8 Step 2 Use Height of Chimney Only column in The Vertical Elevation Chart to determine combinations of chimney used above return elbow to achieve desired heights Refer...

Page 13: ...35 69 1 0 0 1 0 1 37 73 1 0 0 2 1 0 38 75 1 0 0 0 2 0 39 77 1 0 2 1 1 0 41 80 1 0 1 4 0 0 43 83 1 0 1 0 2 0 44 85 1 0 0 0 1 1 45 87 1 0 0 3 1 0 46 89 1 0 0 1 2 0 48 91 1 0 2 0 2 0 49 94 1 0 1 0 1 1 50...

Page 14: ...ection Joints No 8 x 1 2 SMS S c r e w s R e q u i r e d A t E v e r y J o i n t P a s t 6 N o S c r e w s R e q u i r e d I n J o i n t s F o r F i r s t 6 o f O f f s e t 4 6 Underside Of Chimney Ch...

Page 15: ...ck all connections with soap suds leaks will bubble Never test any gas line con nection with a match or open flame This provision is intended for connection to a decorative gas appliance incorporating...

Page 16: ...of millboard or a du rable noncombustiblematerialhavinganequal or greater insulating value than K 54BTU IN FT2 HR F At no time may a perpendicular side wall be positioned closer than 9 inches Figure...

Page 17: ...R values are used to determine acceptable combinations of materi als because R values are additive where r and k values are not Hearth Extension Dimensions A 16 B 35 C 8 D 51 A B D C C R value 1 r x...

Page 18: ...um of all R values is 70 10 068 10 968 This would not be an acceptable combination of material for the hearth extension since the total calculated R value of the materials used is under the required R...

Page 19: ...63L42 FTF8 CTD Chase Termination Square 63L48 FTF8 CT1 Chase Termination Round 63L45 FTF8 CTDT Chase Termination Square 63L51 FTF8 CT2 Forced Air Blower Kits Single Speed 80L84 FBK 100 Variable Speed...

Page 20: ...M REV C 11 2003 The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in design materials specifications prices and also to discontinue colors styles and products Consult your...

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