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BFC36 Balanced Flue Heat-Circulating Fireplace
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Chimney Supports
The chimney system is supported by the fireplace for
vertical chimney heights less than 30’ (9m) above the
hearth. Chimney supports are required if the vertical
height exceeds 30’ (9m). Locate chimney supports
at ceiling holes or other structural framing at 30’ (9m)
heights. Spacing between chimney supports
must not
exceed 30’ (9m). Use Chimney Support Model TCS8A.
(NOTE: The TCS8A cannot be mounted directly to
the fireplace.)
Support provided by elbow straps fulfills
the support requirement only if they are spaced as pre-
viously described. (A chimney support is 2
¹⁄₂
" (64mm)
long when installed.)
Angled chimney runs require a support every 6’ 1.8m)
in addition to the elbow straps. Chimney supports are
used for this function. (Fig. 6)
FP284a
TCS8A
8/21/00
Chimney Sup-
port Strap
TCS8A
FP284a
Fig. 6
Chimney support installation.
Chase Installation
A chase is a vertical box-like structure which encloses
the fireplace and/or chimney. Chases are typically built
on the outside of the house with fireplace opening cut
into the outer wall of a room. (Page 4, Fig. 2)
If you need help in determining fireplace location or how
the chimney system should be run, contact your Ver-
mont Castings, Majestic Products dealer for assistance.
Installation
Insulating Fireplace Enclosure
for Cold Climates
If you live in a cold climate, it is not required but
highly recommended
that you insulate fireplace
enclosure to eliminate cold air penetration as much
as possible.
Insulate base of fireplace with a noncombustible
insulation rated for a minimum of 300°F. Insulating
is
very important
for outside wall installations over
a concrete slab. If fireplace is installed on a platform,
insulation should be placed on top of the platform
before
fireplace is set. (Fig. 7)
When a fireplace is installed in a chase or on a
outside wall, enclosure should be treated like any
outside wall in a home. Insulation should be installed
on the inside wall as well as the outside wall(s). In
a chase, it is also a good idea to install a firestop at
the first ceiling level above the fireplace and enclose
the chase with sheeting material. Insulation may
then be installed above sheeting material to assure
the space around the fireplace is totally protected.
(Fig. 2)
When installing the chimney,
DO NOT
caulk be-
tween outer pipe and firestop. It is vital that some air
be allowed to flow through this very thin gap.
CAUTION: When installing a fireplace in an insu-
lated enclosure, be sure all required air spaces
are maintained. (Page 13, Fig. 17)
