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– Saint-Laurent - Installation and Operation Manual
1.5.3
Installation Instructions
NOTE
A
LWAYS REFER TO THE CHIMNEY MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
.
1.
Cut and frame the holes in the ceiling, floor and roof where the chimney will pass. Use a plumb bob to
line up the center of the holes. Make sure that the size of the floor and ceiling holes are in accordance
with the chimney manufacturer’s instructions.
2.
From below, install a firestop
(B)
in each ceiling/floor separation through which the chimney will pass.
At the attic level, install an attic radiation shield from above
(D).
3.
Follow the
chimney’s manufacturers’
instructions and place the first chimney
length on the fireplace. For all chimneys,
you must use an anchor plate
(A)
before
installing the first chimney length.
Continue
installing
chimney
lengths
making sure to lock each length in place.
4.
Cut and frame square holes in all floors,
ceilings, and roof that the chimney will go
through
(C)
to provide a 2" (50 mm)
minimum clearance between the chimney
and any combustible materials. Do not fill
this space with insulation or any other
combustible material.
5.
Every time the chimney passes through a
ceiling or a wall, install the appropriate
firestop
(B)
. When you reach the desired
height, install the roof support (not
shown). (Refer to instructions included
with the support).
6.
Then, put the roof flashing
(E)
in place and
seal the joint between the roof and the
flashing with roofing pitch. 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.
7.
Place the storm collar
(F)
over the flashing, and tighten it with the bolt supplied. Finally, seal the joint
between the storm collar and the chimney, using silicone caulking.
8.
Install the chimney cap
(G)
.
9.
When a ventilated roof flashing is installed, precautions are to be taken not to caulk or seal the
ventilating openings.
Figure 49 : Installation Instructions
