Metal Fab TEMP GUAR 14TG Installation And Maintenance Instructions

1700° TEMP/GUARD CHIMNEY
SIZES 14" - 16" - 18"
A MAJOR CAUSE OF CHIMNEY RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO
MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL.* MINIMUM CLEARANCE FOR 14", 16" & 18" TEMP/GUARD IS
TWO (2) INCHES. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS CHIMNEY
IS INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
*Combustible material is
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 1,000°F.
IMPORTANT: FOR OIL OR COAL BURNING APPLIANCES, OUTSIDE THE ENVELOPE OF THE BUILDING, USE ONLY PIPE WITH
STAINLESS STEEL CASING, ALSO USE FLASHING OR STORM COLLARS CONSTRUCTED OF STAINLESS STEEL OR ALUMINUM.

OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS

Maintain 2" minimum clearance to combustibles for 14", 16" & 18" diameters. (Refer to WARNING above). Use only U.L. Listed
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products and INSTALL ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
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 creosote or soot has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of chimney fire.
Do not use fireplace for food grill. Grease from foods can collect in chimney causing fireplace to become a potential fire
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hazard.
On airtight stoves, open dampers and let equipment burn hot for 15 to 20 minutes. This should be done every time fuel is added.
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This lessens the chance of creosote buildup.
Some chemical chimney cleaners can be harmful to the chimney. These cause accelerated oxidation or corrosion. If chemical
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cleaners are used, they must be non-corrosive in nature. If brush is used, it must be of proper size with plastic bristles.
The 14TG, 16TG and 18TG chimney system is to be installed through a chase and not intended to pass through attic areas that
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require insulation shields.
Except for installation in one- and two-family dwellings, a factory-built chimney that extends through any zone above that on
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which the connected appliance is located is to be provided with an enclosure having a fire resistance rating equal to or greater
than that of the floor or roof assemblies through which it passes.
Enclose exterior mounted chimneys below the roof line in geographical areas experiencing sustained low ambient temperatures
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to help reduce or limit condensation, creosote and poor draft.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
defined as material made
TEMP/GUARD
INSTRUCTIONS
of, or surfaced with,
®
This symbol on the nameplate
means this product is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Listing No. MH 8251
Tested to 103
wood, compressed paper, plant fibers,