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FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
A MAJOR CAUSE OF CHIMNEY RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO
MAINTAIN
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT
THIS CHIMNEY BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
This chimney is intended for use with solid, liquid and gas fired appliances,
including wood fired stoves, fireplaces and furnaces.
Maximum continuous flue gas temperature:
Brief forced firing:
Tested to: (3 X 30 minutes)
The chimney should be the size recommended by the appliance
manufacturer.
Use only ICC Model EXCEL 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.
Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation
inspection in your area.
EXCEL has been tested and listed to the ULC S-629
chimney standard by Intertek Testing Services
Listing # 5965
EXCEL
INSTRUCTIONS
REQUIRED
ICC INDUSTRIAL CHIMNEY COMPANY INC.
FOR CANADA ONLY
CLEARANCES
400 J.F. Kennedy, St. Jerome
(AIR
SPACE)
650°C
1200°F
925°C
1700°F
1150°C
2100°F
Quebec, Canada, J7Y 4B7
Tel.: (450) 565-6336
Fax: (450) 565-6519
http://www.icc-rsf.com
XLCND-II_2010-02
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- Page 1 The chimney should be the size recommended by the appliance manufacturer. Use only ICC Model EXCEL 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Adjustable length ................26 Anchor plate..................26 Radiation shield .................. 27 Rain cap base..................27 Universal storm collar ................. 28 Snow-barrier (EWS) ................29 Round support (ERDS) ..............30 Extended wall support (EWSE) ............31 Warranty ..................... 32 EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual... -
Page 3: Technical Specifications
EXCEL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Materials: Exterior (casing): .015” Type 434 Stainless Steel Interior (flue): .015” Type 304 Stainless Steel Insulation: ICC “Thermoplus” Blanket Inside Diameter 5 Inch 6 Inch 7 Inch 8 Inch Outside diameter 7” 8” 9” 10” Weight/Foot (lb/ft.) 2”... -
Page 4: Creosote And Soot
5. Keep your flue gases between 300°F and 500°F. This will maximize efficiency while minimizing condensation and creosote formation. 6. Do not burn sea driftwood. Salt is highly corrosive to all types of stainless steel. Do not burn treated lumber. EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual... -
Page 5: Operation And Maintenance
Check outside to ensure that sparks and hot embers coming out of the chimney are not igniting the roof. 6. Do not use the stove again until your chimney and stove pipe have been inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or Fire Department Inspector. EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual... -
Page 6: Installation Notes
Building Code and B365). The distance between a vertical stove pipe and the ceiling may be less than 18" when it is installed with an EXCEL support. The reduced clearance in this area has been confirmed as part of the chimney safety testing. -
Page 7: Factory Built Fireplaces
ERST). These radiation shields are not required for any factory-built fireplace installations, including interior chases. OIL AND GAZ APPLIANCES When Excel is used to vent an oil or gas burning appliance, the ERSF or ERST radiation shield tubes are not required, even where the chimney is enclosed. -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
Use a minimum of four # 8 X ½" metal screws per bracket. In some cases these brackets may need to be trimmed (e.g.: to fit under a flashing). EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual... - Page 9 NOTE: Excel is required to be enclosed (framed in) when it passes through an occupied area in the building. In the event that Excel passes through an unoccupied area and is not enclosed it should be installed with ERS radiation shields instead of ERSA radiation shields. If the chimney is not enclosed then the ERST of ERSF radiation shields are not required.
- Page 10 If the chimney passes through additional floors above the support follow instruction 4. If the chimney passes directly into the attic without going through another floor proceed to instruction 5. EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual...
- Page 11 Adjust the length of the ERST so that it terminates just above the roof opening but under the flashing. Screw the four sections of the ERST to each other. Install a regular roof flashing. EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual...
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Page 12: Cathedral Ceilings
Use a minimum of four # 8 x ½" metal screws per bracket. In some cases these brackets may need to be trimmed (e.g.: to fit under a flashing). EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual... -
Page 13: Support Extensions
22". The extension is attached to the support using the eight metal screws provided. Be sure there is at least a 2 inch overlap where the extension joins the support. EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual... - Page 14 5" chimney only. 2. Bend the band around the chimney section and secure with the 1/4" x 2" bolt, lock washer and nut provided. The band will bend to conform to the diameter of the chimney. EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual...
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Page 15: Roof Support
1. Assemble the roof support band following the instructions on page 14. 2. Bolt on the two 90° roof support brackets. These brackets require two elevator bolts per bracket - see the drawing above. Leave these bolts loose. EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual... -
Page 16: Offset Support
5. Attach the support straps to the floor or roof structure using two 3" nails or #10 x 2" wood screws per strap. 6. Continue installing the chimney. EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual... -
Page 17: Offset Chimney
5. An Offset or Roof Support must be installed above each offset (two elbows) to support the chimney above the offset. This support may be installed on any convenient location vertical run above the offset. EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual... - Page 18 All dimensions are in inches EXCEL OFFSET TABLE - Use this table if you are not installing an adjustable length between the elbows. 15° Elbows 30° Elbows 45° Elbows LENGTH BETWEEN OFFSETS RISE OFFSET RISE OFFSET RISE OFFSET 5 INCH Ø...
- Page 19 The best place to install the adjustable length is immediately below the top elbow. The adjustable length can then be adjusted to give you the offset you require. NOTE: An adjustable length can not be used immediately above an elbow, there must be a straight length below it. EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual...
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Page 20: Wall Support
2. A wall support must be used to secure the chimney to the wall. Maximum distance between wall supports is 8 feet if the chimney is not enclosed. 3. The chimney must extend in to the room at least 4 inches. EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual... -
Page 21: Through The Wall Installation
Nail the shield in place using 4 - 2" nails or # 8 x 1 1/2" wood screws. Seal the joint between the shield and the wall with silicone caulking. EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual... - Page 22 (ERS) from the bottom to seal the opening. Continue installing lengths as required. 12. Install another Wall Support at 8' intervals. The Wall Support should be adjusted to ensure the chimney is vertical and at 2" (or more) clearance to combustibles. EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual...
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Page 23: Wall Channel
The two short sides of the wall channel rest against the wall. Bolt the support brackets to the wall channel with elevator bolts. 3. Screw the wall channel in place using a minimum of four #10 x 3 inch screws. EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual... -
Page 24: Roof Brace Installation
# 8 x 1/2" screws to permanently lock them in place. 5. Tighten the locking bolt on the universal band then secure the collar by screwing the metal screws provided through the holes in the collar and into the chimney. EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual... -
Page 25: Adjustable Length
Once a fireplace is installed, bolt the anchor plate to the fireplace. Install the chimney according to the Installation Instructions for the Ceiling Support. Omit step 2 since the anchor plate acts as the chimney’s support. EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual... -
Page 26: Radiation Shield
Under no circumstances can the end of an Excel chimney be left unprotected. If it is necessary for the rain cap to be removed, a rain cap base must be installed. -
Page 27: Universal Storm Collar
UNIVERSAL STORM COLLAR (ESC) The universal storm collar has been designed as a compatible fit for all EXCEL chimneys. The universal storm collar must be used on regular (non-vented) flashing and radiation shield when installed in an attic. The universal storm collar, when installed on small diameter chimney (5”... -
Page 28: Snow-Barrier (Ews)
Make sure all screws penetrate the backing as well as the roof sheeting. Roof slope Locking tabs’ bend 4/12 136° 7/12 130° 9/12 125° 12/12 112° 2” min wood- screws Roof slope EXCEL Canada Owner’s Manual... -
Page 29: Round Support (Erds)
ROUND SUPPORT (ERDS) To install the round support using the support collar follow the Excel installation instructions for the round support replacing step #2 with the following: 1. Slide the support collar over the support from the bottom making sure the four tabs are pointing downwards - see drawing below. -
Page 30: Extended Wall Support (Ewse)
EXTENDED WALL SUPPORT (EWSE) 1. Assemble the universal support collar on the chimney section as shown on page 14 & 15 of the Excel installation instructions. 2. Attach the horizontal braces to the universal support collar as show in the diagram below. Place the support collar at the desired distance from the wall using the slots on the horizontal braces. -
Page 31: Warranty
50% of the current retail price at the time of the warranty claim. ICC will not be responsible for labour of any kind required in the removal or replacement of an EXCEL system replaced under this warranty. - Page 32 Notes...
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