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Insulate Joists
Same As Ceiling
19"
(483mm)
Draft Stops
F10FS-2
Firestop
FTF13-CT2
Termination
Note: Non-
Combustible
Chase
Flashing
must be
Used to
Cover
Chase
Opening
8'
(2.4m)
Level
Insulation
(Thermal Barrier)
Figure 2
WARNING: IF INSULATION IS USED, THE
FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE PLACED DI-
RECTLY AGAINST IT. INSULATION OR
VAPOR BARRIERS, IF USED, MUST FIRST
BE COVERED WITH GYPSUM BOARD,
PLYWOOD, PARTICLE BOARD OR OTHER
MATERIAL TO ASSURE INSULATION AND
VAPOR BARRIERS REMAIN IN PLACE.
WARNING: DO NOT PACK OR FILL RE-
QUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION
OR OTHER MATERIAL. NO MATERIAL IS
ALLOWED IN THESE AREAS.
4
Note: Do not insulate the chase cavity with
19"
(483mm)
blown or fill type insulation materials.
Note: Local codes may not require firestopping
at the ceiling levels for outside chase installa-
tions. However, it is recommended for safety
and the reduction of heat loss.
Chimney Height
The total height of your completed fireplace
system from the surface the fireplace rests on
to the chimney top must not exceed 80' and
must also meet minimum height requirements.
Refer to the minimum system height chart.
Minimum System Height
Vertical Installation
One Offset
Optional
Insulation
in Outside
Two Offsets
Walls of
Chase
Chase Enclosure
A chase is a vertical box-like structure con-
structed to surround the fireplace and chimney.
Solid
Refer to Figure 2 for a typical chase configura-
Continuous
Surface
tion. As with all chimney installations, avoid
overhead obstructions such as trees, power
lines, etc. A chase should be constructed and
Outside
insulated just like any outside wall. In a cold
Base
climate, we recommend the base of the chase
should also be insulated between the solid
continuous floor beneath the fireplace and the
chase bottom. Chase insulation in a cold cli-
mate installation is not required for safety.
ASSEMBLY OUTLINE
Before You Start
Check your inventory list to be sure you have all
the necessary parts supplied in good usable
condition. Check also for any concealed damage.
Check the operation of the damper. The damper
is controlled through the use of a control lever
located within the firebox opening at the top
center just behind the firebox lintel ( Figure 3 ).
The control lever snaps into place at the ex-
treme range of motion, up and back in the
closed position. When pulled forward and
down, the damper is open.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
Security's FTF13 Pipe
15' 6"
18' 0"
20' 0"
Damper
Damper
Closed
Open
Combustion
Air Actuator
Figure 3
LOCATION OF FIREPLACE
Carefully select the proper location for heat
circulation, aesthetics, chimney obstructions
and clearance to side wall(s). With proper pre-
planning, a slight adjustment of a few inches
can save considerable time and expense later
during construction and assembly.
Hearth
Hearth
Optional
Outside Chase
Figure 4
Carefully consider the position of the fireplace
opening with respect to the location of adja-
cent or nearby stairwells, bath or kitchen ex-
haust fans and/or return air registers for forced
air furnaces/air conditioners that could cause
a smoking fireplace condition if the house is
tightly insulated.
When locating the fireplace, consideration must
be given to combustibles and final finishing.
See Figure 5 and confine the final location of
combustible finish materials to the "Safe Zone".
DO NOT permanently place furniture or other
items such as decorative pillows within 60" of
the fireplace front face.
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