Getting Started; Typical Fireplace System - Heatilator A36C Owner's Manual

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Getting Started

A. Typical Fireplace System
Additional lateral
support for chimney
above roof (or enclosed
in chase) if needed
(Section 8)
Non-combustible
roof flashing maintains
minimum clearance
around chimney
Support straps
on rafter support
chimney (not shown)
Ceiling firestop
on floor of attic
(Section 8)
Chimney system
(Section 8)
Combustible framing/header
on top of V-shaped standoffs
(Section 6)
Chimney Air Kit
(Section 8)
Required in
Canada. Outlet
must be no
less than 6 ft.
(1.83m) off
ground level.
Outside
combustion air
(Section 7)
Figure 5.1

Typical Fireplace System

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Installer Guide
Protective metal
hearth strip(s)
(Section 7)
Heatilator • A36C & A42C • 28396 • Rev AQ • 10/12
NOTICE:
• Illustrations and photos reflect typical installations
and are for design purposes only.
• Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.
• Actual product may vary from pictures in manual.
Termination cap
(Section 8 & 9)
Storm Collar
(Section 8)
Chimney penetrates roof
preferably without affecting
roof rafters (Section 8)
Offset & Return (with hanger straps)
(Section 8)
Attic insulation shield (not shown)
must be used here to keep
Factory-built fireplace
insulation away from chimney
if attic is insulated (Section 8)
Framing headed off
in ceiling joists
(Section 8)
Enclosed space above
and around fireplace
(Section 6)
Mantel and surround
(Section 11)
Decorative facing
and trim
(Section 11)
Hearth extension
(Section 11)