Installation Of A Listed, Factory Built Chimney - Freestanding - Vistaflame VF1200 Owner's Manual

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This is a generic set of instructions; always follow the chimney manufacturer's instructions
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1.
Set floor protector and stove in location in accordance with the "c
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2.
Mark the position for the ceiling hole by
suspending a plumb bob from the ceiling
over the exact center of your stove flue and
mark a spot on the ceiling to indicate the
center of the chimney.
3.
Move this location, if necessary, to avoid
floor joists, ceiling rafters, electrical wiring
and plumbing while still maintaining required
clearances. If floor joists or ceiling rafters
must be cut they must be made structurally
sound again. Install chimney according
to chimney manufacturers instructions. A
chimney connector cannot pass through
an attic or roof space, closet or similar
concealed space, or a floor, ceiling, wall
or partition of combustible construction.
In Canada, if passage through a wall or
partition of combustible construction is
desired, the installation shall conform to
CAN/CSA-B365 Installation Code for Solid-
Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment and
NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces,
Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances.
4.
Mark the hole for the outside air kit.
5.
Move the stove out of the way.
6.
Cut a pilot hole in the ceiling.
7.
Cut a hole for the ceiling penetration
components and frame in the sides of the
hole in both the ceiling and roof. Check, and
follow chimney manufacturer's instructions
for all of these steps.
8.
Install the support box and chimney through
the roof. Install the slip section for the
chimney connector.
9. Slip the roof flashing over the chimney and
secure to the roof, being careful to keep the
pipe centered in the opening. To meet the
code, the chimney must extend above the
roof penetration at least 3 feet (91.4 cm),
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Figure 30: Roof Clearances.
Insulated chimney
Ceiling
Minimum air space in
accordance with
chimney manufacturer.
Optional
Outside air connection
through wall or floor
Figure 31: Standard Vertical Installation.
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Roof
Ridge
Rain cap/
Spark arrestor cap
Storm Collar
Roof flashing
Attic
radiation shield
Radiation shield
Ceiling support
Chimney
connector
Woodstove
fan
Pedestal
- 1200
3 ft (0.9 m)
Minimum
Roof
Hearthpad
Floor

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