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- Page 1 Installation Instructions Air-Cooled, All-Fuel Chimney for Fireplaces C o m p l e t e V e n t i n g S o l u t i o n s f o r t h e H e a r t h I n d u s t r y NorthlineExpress.com http://www.northlineexpress.com Toll-Free 1-866-667-8454...
- Page 2 A MAJOR CAUSE OF VENT RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT DuraChimney II BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Read through all of these instructions Dear Customer, Installer, or End User: before beginning your installation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Warranty ........... . 16 For the most up-to-date installation instructions, see www.duravent.com NorthlineExpress.com... -
Page 4: Clearances | Permits | Applications | Equipment | Installation Notes
(1) either your dealer or Simpson Dura-Vent offset (two elbows total) of up to 30° from directly if you have any questions. vertical. DuraChimney II is listed under UL re- examination Service number mh7399. NorthlineExpress.com http://www.northlineexpress.com... -
Page 5: Chimney Diameter | Chimney Height | Requirements | Recommendations
CHIMNEY DIAMETER 2 FOOT ABOVE ANY POINT Follow the fireplace manufacturer’s manual WITHIN 10 FOOT to determine required chimney diameter and 3 FOOT MINIMUM HORIZONTAL ABOVE ROOFLINE clearances between combustible materials and your fireplace. Never use a chimney with an inside diameter smaller than your flue opening above firebox unless specifically allowed by the fireplace manufacturer. -
Page 6: Masonry Fireplace Installation | Frame Opening Chart
MASONRY FIREPLACE Table 1 INSTALLATION Frame Opening Dimension Chart 1. Place Fireplace: Position the fireplace Diameter Framing Dimension according to the fireplace manufacturer’s 10" 17" x 17" installation instructions. The flue outlet should be placed between the rafters or joists above, 12"... - Page 7 Lintel hook should be mounted in a position so as to provide a small amount of tension in TERMINATION the spring attached to the chain (Fig. 3). The STORM CHASE TOP tension is needed to prevent the damper plate COLLAR FLASHING from rattling when closed.
- Page 8 penetrates into the attic. Figure 4 shows a FRAMING typical 2-story installation with an attic. Note: a Firestop is not installed where the chimney penetrates through the roof. The Firestop is installed on the underside of the ceiling/floor framing (Fig. 5). Use a minimum of either (1) 8 penny nail or (1) 1-1/4”...
- Page 9 maintain the 2” clearance to combustibles CHASE FRAME from the chimney pipe. A Stabilizer is available and may be required by some fireplace manufacturers to keep the chimney vertical and help maintain clearances to combustibles within a chase. Clamp the Stabilizer to the pipe STABILIZER using the nut and bolt provided, and secure PLUMBERS...
- Page 10 (4) ROOF e. Wrap the Collar of the Attic Insulation Shield RADIATION SHIELDS around the chimney and fasten it loosely. Slide the Collar down to meet the Attic Insulation Shield. Tighten the bolts to secure the Collar in place (Fig. 10). 11.
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Page 11: Chimney Sizing Chart
Table 2 Chimney Sizing Chart for Fireplace Installations Dotted line represents sample problem. Example shows fireplace opening as 36" wide and 30" high, and the chimney height as 20'. The correct flue size for the sample is 12" diameter pipe. CHIMNEY HEIGHT (FEET) FIREPLACE... - Page 12 Top Collar Section to the field-fabricated chase SEALANT top with sheet metal screws or rivets (Fig. 14). CHASE TOP Seal Chase Top Collar Section to chase top with COLLAR SCREW OR non-hardening waterproof sealant to ensure a POP-RIVET weather tight connection. Additional screening as needed for field-fabricated chase covers is allowed.
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Page 13: Elbow Offset Installation
clearance between the chimney and any screws. Add additional elbow Straps for each combustible materials. Interior enclosures section of chimney in the offset (Fig. 18). may be constructed with standard framing and every chimney section in the offset must be sheathed with sheetrock or plywood. -
Page 14: Elbow Offset Chart
Table 3 DuraChimney II Elbow Offset Chart elbow Chimney Size 10" I.D. Size 12" I.D Size 14" I.D. Size 16" I.D. Angle Length From Between Offset rise Offset rise Offset rise Offset rise Vertical elbows Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches... -
Page 15: Chimney Maintenance
CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE 7. In Case of Fire: If a flue fire occurs, 1. Creosote and Soot: When wood is burned close all possible air inlets, and call your Fire slowly, it produces tar and other organic Department. Do not use the chimney again vapors, which combine with expelled moisture until it has been inspected by a Certified to produce creosote. -
Page 16: Warranty
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