Attach
Flue First
CAK4A
Secure with Screws
Provided
Push Together
Secure to Top
C. Install Chimney Air kit (CAK4A)
NOTICE:
Chimney Air Kit, Part CAK4A is required when
using the SL-300 Pipe Series. Detailed instructions are
supplied with the kit. If using the Dura-Plus System (must
be 8 in./203 mm in diameter), the starter ring that came
with the fireplace must be removed and replaced with the
Dura-Plus Base Plate. The CAK4A is not required with a
Dura-Plus System.
• Install the chimney pipe first.
• Hand bend the tabs in position before placing on the
fireplace.
Figure 6.3 Installing the CAK4A
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT
install substitute or
damaged chimney components.
Figure 6.2 Assembling Chimney Sections
NOTICE:
Chimney sections cannot be disassembled once
locked together. Plan ahead!
• Lock chimney sections and/or offsets/returns together by
pushing downward until the top section meets the stop
bead on the lower section.
• Pull on the topof each section as installed to make sure
it is fully engaged and will not separate.
• You may use #6 or #8 sheet metal screws no longer
than 1/2 in. (13 mm) to fasten chimney outer sections
together. Do NOT penetrate inner flue.
• Vertical straight runs of chimney must be supported every
35 ft (10.7 m).
B. Assemble Chimney Sections
Use only those components described in this manual.
Attach either a straight chimney section or an offset to the
top of the fireplace starting with the inner flue followed by
the outer casing. Continue this order until termination cap
is reached (depending on your installation requirement).
Chimney sections are locked together by pushing down
-
ward until the top section meets the stop bead on the lower
section.
The inner flue is placed to the inside of the flue section be
-
low it. The outer casing is placed outside the outer casing
of the chimney section below it. See Figure 6.2.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT
install substitute or
damaged chimney components.
• Place the box on top of the fireplace around the chimney
pipe, push both pieces together and secure with screws
provided.
• Use the pre-punched holes in the tabs as guides and
drill holes through the fireplace top.
• Secure the CAK4A in place. See Figure 6.3.
• Seal around the kit at the flue and at the top of the
can with high temp caulk with a minimum rating of 500
degrees. See Figure 6.3.
NOTES:
• The CAK4A termination cap must be a minimum of 4 ft
(1219 mm) above the ground and kept free of debris.
• If the CAK4A is installed in a chase, the CAK4A side
termination cap must be at least 3 ft (914 mm) below
the chimney top.
• Seal around the cap and flex with caulk to stop air from
getting into the chase. See Figure 6.4.
• The pipe cannot lay on top of the unit.
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Quadra-Fire • PIONEER - III • 4182-901 Installation Manual • Rev C • 07/19