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Installation Instructions
A MAJOR CAUSE OF CHIMNEY RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE
TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF THE UTMOST
IMPORTANCE THAT THIS CHIMNEY BE INSTALLED ONLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Olympia Chimney Supply, Inc., 600 Sanders Street, Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 496-8890
6/2/16
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- Page 1 A MAJOR CAUSE OF CHIMNEY RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS CHIMNEY BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Olympia Chimney Supply, Inc., 600 Sanders Street, Scranton, PA 18505 (570) 496-8890 6/2/16...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General Product Information…………………………………….…….…… 2 Codes…………………………………………………………….……..…... 2 Product Applications…………………………………….…..………….….. 2 Clearances……………………………………………………..…….……... 3 Termination Above the Roof…………………………………..…………... 3 Sizing…………………………………………………………..…….…….. 3 Ventis Class A Chimney Components…………………………………….. 4,5 Tools/Installation Equipment……………………..…………..…….….…... 4 Approved Installations…………………………………………..….….…... 5 Safety Considerations…………………………………………..………….. 5 Installation Examples………………………………………….……...….… 6,7 Ceiling Supported Installation…………………………………………..8,9 Framing Openings……………………………………………………..….. -
Page 3: General Product Information
(natural or propane) and coal. This includes, but is not limited to, the following appliance types: free standing wood stoves, wood stove inserts, fireboxes, fireplaces, furnaces, boilers, stoves, ranges or water heaters that require a UL103 chimney system. Ventis Class-A is not listed, nor intended, to be installed with forced draft or positive pressure heating appliances. -
Page 4: Clearances
General Specifications Clearances A minimum 2 inch airspace must be maintained between the exterior of the Ventis Class-A chimney system and combustible materials or as established by factory built supports and firestops. Ensure that building insulation, electrical wiring and/or any other combustible materials do not violate the required 2-inch airspace clearance. -
Page 5: Ventis Class A Chimney Components
Drill Tape Measure Protective Gloves Roofing Nails Hammer Caulk Gun High-Temp Sealant Metal Snips Screwdrivers Silicone Sealant Ventis Class-A Chimney Components (Part No.) Anchor Plate Ceiling Support - Square Attic Insulation Shield (VA-APxx (VA-CCSyyxx) Elbow/Offset Support (VA-AISxx) (VA-ELS1012) Chimney Pipe Firestop/Radiation Shield Elbow –... -
Page 6: Approved Installations
Use of any parts or materials not specified in this installation manual may not provide a listed system and may void the Ventis Class-A warranty. Do not attempt matching Ventis components or pipe sections with another manufacturer’s products. Do not use damaged or modified parts... -
Page 7: Installation Examples
Installation Examples - see pages 8-9 - see page 15 Universal Adapter to single or double wall connector pipe... - Page 8 Installation Examples Exterior Supported -see page 17 - see page 19 - see page 20...
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Page 9: Ceiling Supported Installation
Ceiling Supported Installation - Position appliance: locate appliance in accordance with the appliance manufacturer’s instructions and Step 1 clearance specifications. Pay particular attention to the outlet flue collar of the appliance and endeavor to position it between the rafters and joists above. Table 1 Step 2 Frame ceiling opening:... - Page 10 Step 3 Ceiling Support Installation: Square Cathedral Ceiling Support (Tall Style)– must be used for cathedral ceilings and may be used as well for flat ceiling applications. Level the Cathedral Ceiling Support into the rough opening and secure to the framing using a minimum of three 8-penny nails or three #8 x 1 ½”...
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Page 11: Floor/Attic Firestop
Step 4 Frame Additional Openings (for multi-story installations): This is a required step for multi-floor installations where the chimney must pass through additional ceilings (floors). Using dimensions from Table 1 (p.8), frame out each ceiling (floor) opening above the support box. Use a plumb bob to assist in locating the corresponding four corners of the opening above. -
Page 12: Attic Shielding
Step 6 Attic Insulation Shielding: The purpose of Attic Insulation Shielding is to maintain the required 2-inch air space clearance from debris, electrical wiring and insulation when the chimney passes into an attic. This vital step can be accomplished with three different methods: Option 1 –... -
Page 13: Completing The Top Termination
– Completing the Top Termination: Step 8 Ensure that a 2-inch air space clearance to combustibles is maintained as the chimney passes through the roof opening. It is recommended on steep roof slopes or when the chimney height above the roof exceeds 5 feet, that a roof support bracket is used to assist in stabilizing and leveling the chimney. -
Page 14: Extended Roof Brace
3 – Mount the two roof brackets at the two locations marked above. Use six 1-inch roofing nails per bracket and seal the nail heads with a water proof silicone sealant. 4 – Secure the brace legs to the roof brackets using the nuts and bolts provided. -
Page 15: Offset Elbows
Table 2 Elbow Offset 15° 30° Pipe Length Rise Offset Rise Offset Between Elbow Size Elbow Size Elbows 10" 12" 10" 12" 10" 12" 10" 12" 0" 12 3/8 12 7/8 1 1/2 1 1/2 3 5/8 3 7/8 12" 22 5/8 23 1/8 4 1/4... -
Page 16: Roof Supported Installation
Roof Supported Installation Universal Adapter Roof supported installations are popular in A-frame/Chalet type homes. In roof supported installations, there are typically two scenarios. One utilizes a square or round cathedral ceiling support and the second simply utilizes a roof support bracket. Scenario #1 - Cathedral Ceiling Support (Square “Tall Style”) Step 1 - Position appliance: locate appliance in accordance with the appliance manufacturer’s instructions and... -
Page 17: Roof Support Bracket
This type of installation involves Ventis Class-A chimney pipe being visible below the ceiling level. Note: A roof support bracket can support no more than a total of 30 feet of Ventis Class-A Chimney Pipe, and no more than 20 feet below the roof support bracket. -
Page 18: Exterior Supported Installation
Exterior Supported Installation Chase Top Flashing Custom Made & Sold Separately Exterior supported installations are used when passing through a living space to an exterior mounted chimney. The exterior supported installation uses our secure wall support bracketing system that provides lateral and vertical weight bearing support. Note: The total height of chimney from tee to top termination should not exceed 40 ft. -
Page 19: Wall Support Bracketing
– Wall support bracketing: Determine the chimney section length needed from the tee take-off to the Step 4 structure interior. A telescoping chimney section is useful to obtain exact length desired. Keep in mind, the chimney must penetrate through the wall a minimum of 6 inches into the interior. Secure this length of chimney to the tee take-off using a minimum of four self drilling screws. -
Page 20: Masonry Fireplace Installation
If the chimney is within a chase enclosure, please refer to Page 18, Step 7, Option 2. Factory Built (Zero Clearance) Fireplace Installation Only install the Ventis Class-A Chimney System with factory built, or zero clearance fireplaces, that approve its’ use. Be sure to read thoroughly and follow the fireplace manufacturer’s installation... -
Page 21: Transition Plate For Chimney Restoration
A transition plate is similar to an anchor plate, but is designed for transition from a single wall flue liner (such as Forever Flex, Rhino Rigid or Armor Flex to Ventis Class-A in a chimney restoration). Seal the transition plate to the masonry chimney opening with high temperature adhesive/sealant or mortar. -
Page 22: Maintenance Instructions
It is important that the chimney system be checked and cleaned annually. This is for the safety of the homeowner and necessary to meet the warranty requirements of Ventis Class-A. As noted above, in the case of solid fuel burning appliances, more frequent maintenance may be required, depending on use and the appliance manufacturer’s instructions.