
4. . Before beginning the installation
4.1 Choosing the best location:
Before
beginning the installation, make sure the spot you
have in mind for the fireplace and the chimney
meet the following requirements:
4.1.1 Chimney:
Position the chimney to avoid,
as much as possible, offsets, elbows and the
cutting-out of structural elements.
The weight of
the chimney must not rest on the insulated
case.
Allow at least 2" (50 mm) for air space
between the chimney and any combustible
material including electrical cables, and plastic
plumbing pipes. Never fill this air space with
insulation. For example, if the chimney has an
inside diameter of 8" (200 mm), by adding the
required 2" (50 mm) air space, a 16" (410 mm)
free continuous path is required to install the
chimney. Do not connect this fireplace to a
chimney that is connected to another heating
device.
4.1.2 Chimney minimum height:
15 feet (4600
mm) for proper operation. This length is
measured from the floor where the fireplace is
installed to the top of the chimney.
4.1.3 Minimum clearances from combustible
materials
(See Page 13)
:
The location of the
fireplace must meet the minimal specified
clearances requirements from any combustible
material, including furniture, drapes and other
flammable objects. Note that Type X fire-
resistant gypsum board (Firecode) is considered
combustible for fireplaces installations.
5.1 Listed parts:
Use only ULC or UL listed
parts supplied by the chimney manufacturer when
installing the chimney. The chimney must be
installation in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
5. Factory-built chimney installation
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Protection for
combustible
floor
Optional
fan
DRAWING 2
DON-BAR
insert
Rigid inox liner
8" dia. (200 mm)
DON-BAR
insulated case
Chimney anchor
plate
Attic
insulation
Note: Warm air ducts
are optional for upper
floor (wall or floor outlets)
Metal grilles
Joist
Metal duct
6" (150 mm) dia.
(flexible or rigid)
insulated 1" (25 mm),
or B-Vent duct
Attic radiation
shield/firestop
Flashing
Roof support
Factory-built
insulated
chimney
2100 degrees
Typical interior installation
with warm air ducts on upper floor
Round top
Storm collar
Roof
Joist
Radiant shield/
firestop
The warm air
ducts used
to heat an
upper floor by
gravity shall
rise as
vertically
as possible.
8” minimum
(200 mm)
from ceiling
8” minimum
(200 mm)
from floor
1” (25mm) min.
clearance from
joists or
manufaturer’s
instructions
Radiant shield/
firestop