Metal Fab Temp/Guard Installation And Maintenance Manual

650°C TEMP/GUARD CHIMNEY
SIZES 6" - 7" - 8"
300ºC TEMP/GUARD CHIMNEY
SIZES 10" - 12" (L-VENT APPLICATIONS ONLY)
WARNING:
FIRES IS FAILURE
(AIR SPACES)
UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS CHIMNEY IS INSTALLED ONLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: FOR SIZES 6", 7" & 8" CHIMNEY, MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MUST BE TWO (2) INCHES AND INSTALLED
WITH PROPER SHIELDS.
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MUST BE (2) INCHES. SHIELDS
ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR OIL BURNING APPLIANCES.
*Combustible material is defined as material made of, or surfaced with, wood, compressed paper, plant fibers,
plastic, or other material that will ignite and burn, whether flame proofed or not, or whether plastered or unplastered.
The Metal-Fab Temp/Guard Chimney is intended for use on any residential and building heating appliance
burning gas, liquid or solid fuels such as fireplace stoves, furnaces, ranges, room heaters, or as defined
in columns I and II, Table 2-2.1, NFPA 211. Contact Local Building or Fire Officials about restrictions and
Installation Inspection in your area.
WARNING: Metal-Fab Temp/Guard Chimney is not designed for use on products that operate at
continuous temperatures in excess of 650°C.
In order to achieve safe, optimum performance of the appliance, and service life of the chimney,
the chimney should be sized correctly for the connected appliance. in general, the chimney flue
should be the same size as the appliance fuel outlet. Occasionally very tall chimneys require
downsizing and very short systems require an increase in size for proper functioning of the
appliance. Installations should be done in accordance with the applicable installation code and
appliance manufacturersinstructions (eg. CSA-B149 for natural gas and propane appliances,
CSA-B139 for fuel oil appliances, and CSA-B365 for solid-fuel fired applinaces). U se a trained
chimney technician to install the chimney.
Use only Metal-Fab Model Temp/Guard components. Failure to do so will void the certification and
warranty of the product.
Keep these installation and operating instructions in a safe location for future reference.
OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
Formation of Creosote and Soot and the need for removal.
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When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled
moisture to create creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of
the slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited,
this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. The chimney should be inspected at least once every
two (2) months during the heating season to determine if a creosote or soot buildup has occurred. If
significant layer of creosote or soot has accumulated (3mm or more), it should be removed to reduce
the risk of chimney fire.
INSTALLATION AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANADA
A MAJOR
TO
TO COMBUSTIBLE
FOR SIZES 10" AND 12" CHIMNEY, MINIMUM
MAINTENANCE
CAUSE OF
MAINTAIN REQUIRED
MATERIAL.*
TEMP/
GUARD
Listing No. MH 8251
Tested to
UL103 HT / ULC-S629 / ULC-S604 / ULC-S609
CHIMNEY RELATED
CLEARANCES
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