NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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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.
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 4 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.
Figure 4
Wall
Covering
Black Portion Of Frame
Not To Be Covered With
Combustible Materials
Safe
Zone
45
°
12”
12”
Door
Opening
1”
Figure 2
Damper
Closed
Damper
Open
Lintel
Combustion
Air Actuator
Note:
Do not insulate the chimney enclosure
cavity with blown or fill type insulation mate-
rials.
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.
Chimney Height
The total height of your completed fireplace
system from the surface the fireplace rests on
to the chimney top must not exceed 40' and
must also meet minimum height requirements.
Refer to the minimum system height chart.
WARNING: DO NOT PACK OR FILL RE-
QUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION
OR OTHER MATERIAL. NO MATERIAL IS
ALLOWED IN THESE AREAS. SECURE
THE AIRSPACE AROUND THE CHIMNEY
WITH THE FIRESTOP/THIMBLE BEFORE
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION. MAIN-
TAIN 1" CLEARANCE BETWEEN CHIMNEY
AND THIMBLE.
WARNING: DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE COL-
LAR OPENINGS AROUND THE BASE OF
THE CHIMNEY AT THE TOP OF THE FIRE-
PLACE. NEVER USE BLOWN INSULA-
TION TO FILL THE CHIMNEY ENCLOSURE.
LOCATION OF FIREPLACE
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.
Hearth
Hearth
Optional
Outside Chase
Figure 3
ASSEMBLY STEPS
Note:
The following steps represent the normal
sequence of installation. Each installation is
unique, however, and might require a different
sequence.
1.
Position firebox prior to framing or into
prepared framing.
2.
Install the chimney system.
Firecraft's FTF8 Pipe
Vertical Installation
10' 6"
One Offset
12' 0"
Two Offsets
35' 0"
Minimum System Height
Chimney Enclosure
Construct a box-like framed structure to sur-
round the fireplace and chimney within the
confines of the manufactured home, not neces-
sarily above the roof line. As with all chimney
installations, avoid overhead obstructions such
as trees, power lines, etc. The chimney/fire-
place enclosure should be constructed and
insulated just like any outside wall. In a cold
climate, we recommend the base of the chim-
ney/fireplace enclosure should also be insu-
lated between the solid continuous floor be-
neath the fireplace and the chase bottom. Insu-
lation in a cold climate installation is not re-
quired for safety.
ASSEMBLY OUTLINE
Before You Start
Check your inventory list to be sure you have all
the necessary parts supplied in good usable
condition. Check also for any concealed damage.
Check the operation of the damper. The damper
is controlled through the use of a control lever
located within the firebox opening at the top
center in front of the firebox lintel (
Figure 2 ).
The control lever snaps into place at either
extreme of its range of motion. When locked
in position all the way Down (to the front), the
damper is open. When locked in position all
the way Up (to the rear), the damper is closed.
