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BR/BC Series Woodburning Fireplaces
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Determine offset distance of your chimney arrangement
from centerline of ireplace to centerline of chimney
where it is to pass through ceiling.
Locate center point of the chimney on ceiling as though
a straight up chimney arrangement is to be used. Mea-
sure your offset dimension from straight up chimney
center point on ceiling.
Ceiling Chimney Hole/
Possible Obstructions
The size of the hole in ceiling will vary with the angle at
which the chimney passes through ceiling.
Drive a nail up through ceiling at marked chimney
center point. Go to loor above and see where hole
will be cut. Check to see where existing ceiling joists
and other possible obstructions are located...i.e. wiring,
plumbing etc... If necessary, re-position chimney and/or
ireplace to avoid obstructions.
Cutting the Hole
Cover ireplace collar opening and cut proper sized
chimney hole in chimney. The SK8 pipe allows you to
run pipe through a typical 16” on center joist without
cutting joists.
Framing the Ceiling Hole
Frame the ceiling chimney hole as shown in Figure
12. It is good practice to use framing lumber that is the
same size as the ceiling joists; this is a requirement at
attic level.
Offset Installation
In order to clear an obstruction, it may be necessary to
offset chimney from vertical. This is accomplished by
using MHSC elbows. Use the
30° Offset Elbow
table on
Page 6 to determine proper offset and parts required.
Each offset requires two (2) elbows. The second elbow
is equipped with support straps. It is very important to
install the second elbow in each offset as close to the
ceiling or support as possible so that the elbow straps
can be secured to framing members to help support the
weight of the chimney.
Straight-Up Chimney Installation
To mark the centerline of the lue, put the ireplace
in inal position and measure out from the wall: 8
Z⁄v
"
(210 mm)
Mark a spot on the ceiling directly above the ireplace.
Draw a line parallel to the back wall through this mark.
(Fig. 11)
Using a plumb bob positioned directly over center point
of ireplace lue collar, mark the ceiling to establish the
chimney center point. (Fig. 11)
56M
"
(210mm)
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Fig. 11
Locate centerline of chimney with plumb line.
Chimney Centerline
Actual Centerpoint
Plumb Line
Plumb Bob
Imaginary
Centerpoint
Fig. 12
Typical frame for ceiling chimney hole.
FP551
AB
AB
A
"SK" Series framing = 14
Z⁄₂
" X 14
Z⁄₂
" (368 x 368mm)
B
"S" Series framing = 17
Z⁄₂
" X 17
Z⁄₂
" (445 x 445mm)
Existing Ceiling
Joists
Ceiling
New Framing
Members
Chimney
Hole
