Termination Cap Requirements; Install Termination Cap - Heat & Glo NORTHSTAR-BK Installation Manual

J. Termination Cap Requirements
• Install a cap approved and listed for this fireplace system.
• Locate cap where it will not become plugged by snow
or other materials.
• Locate cap away from trees or other structures.
• The bottom of the termination cap must be at least 3 ft
(.91 m) above the roof AND at least 2 ft (.61 m) above
any portion of roof within 10 ft (3.05 m).
K. Install Termination Cap
Install the chimney sections up through the chase enclo-
sure.
•
Caulk the overlap seam of any exposed pipe sections
that are located above the roof line to prevent leaks.
•
Refer to termination cap instructions.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
to pipe (as shown in the following illustrations) MUST
be met or chimney may separate from cap. Separation
allows sparks, heat and embers to escape.
NOTICE: Paint the termination cap with a rust-resistant
paint to protect against the effects of corrosion on those
parts exposed to the weather.
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The minimum overlap of cap
Termination
Slip
storm collar
around chimney pipe
before termination
cap pipe is snapped
into the chimney
pipe.
Caulk gaps between
storm collar & pipe,
and storm collar
& chase top.
Collar
2 in. (51 mm)
Minimum Height
Chase Top
Termination cap pipe and chimney section must be snapped
together to maintain an overlap of 1-1/2 in. (38 mm).
Figure 6.15 Installing a TR344 Round Termination Cap
Assemble
Termination
storm collar
Cap
around extended
termination cap
pipe
once cap is
installed.
Caulk gaps between
storm collar & pipe,
Storm
and storm collar
Collar
& chase top.
Collar
2 in. (51 mm)
Minimum Height
Chase Top
Chimney
Pipe
Termination cap pipe and chimney section must overlap 1-1/2 in. (38 mm)
Figure 6.16 Installing a TR342 Round Telescoping Termination
Cap
Cap
Do NOT
block air holes
6 in. (153 mm)
Storm
Minimum top of
Collar
chase to top of
chimney pipe
Chimney
Pipe
Chase
Do NOT
block air
holes
3 clip brackets.
Slip over chase collar
and attach with screws
provided.
14 1/2 in. (368 mm)
Maximum
Chase