Chimney Requirements - FireplaceXtrordinair 36E-ZC Builder Booklet

Chimney Requirements

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Use one of the following brands and type of chimney: • Temco 82 • Superior TF8 • FMI 8DM • Marco 8D
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Depending on the manufacturer and where the chimney is to be installed, chimney supports, roof braces,
radiation shields, attic insulation shields, attic enclosures, spark arrestors, locking bands, etc... may be
required as part of the chimney system. The manufacturer's installation instructions, which are reviewed by
the listing agency, specifies when and where each of these components must be used. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions for the use of flashing and an adjustable storm collar at the roof line to prevent
water from entering the house. Manufacturers require that chimneys extending beyond a certain height
above the roof (frequently above 5') must also be braced.
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30° Elbows may be used to offset
the chimney (to align the chimney
or gain clearance to combustibles
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A maximum four 30° elbows may
be used
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Each elbow must be used in
conjunction with a return elbow
(so the chimney returns to a
vertical direction)
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If using a single offset (two 30°
elbows) a maximum of 8' of
inclined chimney may be used
between elbows.
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If using two offsets (four 30°
elbows) a maximum of 4' of
inclined chimney may be used
between each set of elbows.
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For every 6' of inclined chimney a
flue support is required
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Elbows may be used directly off
the top of the fireplace (maintain a
5" clearance to combustibles on
the back wall, 4 1/2" minimum on
the front wall and header)
Part # 17601184
36E - ZC Builder Booklet
TM
System Height
35' Max.
15' Min.
© 2001, Travis Industries, Inc.
3' Min.
2" Min. Air
Space to
Combustibles
2" Min. Air
Space to
Combustibles
Maximum
30°
2' Min.
Rain Cap
10'
Storm Collar
Flashing
Attic Firestop (with insulation shield)
Chimney must be totally
enclosed when passing
through living space with a
minimum 2" clearance to
combustibles.
Firestop Required Between
Floor Levels (or fireplace
enclosure)
Maximum 8' (4' if two pairs of
30° elbows used)
Cooling
Vent
Printed 9/24/04
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