Selkirk 6T-RBK Installation Instructions

LIST OF CONTENTS
QTY. ITEMS
2 ea.
Angle Bracket (4 - 1/4 x 2" Lag Bolts, 2 - 1/4-20 x 1" Bolts,
2 - 1/4-20 Hex Flange Nuts),
2 ea.
Chimney Support Band (4 - 1/4-20 Hex Flange Nuts,
2 - 1/4-20 x 1/2 Carriage Bolts, 2 - 1/4-20 x 2" Carriage Bolts),
2 ea.
Telescoping Tubes (2 Hose Clamps).
Chimney height up to 5 feet above the roof requires NO external bracing
but the chimney must be stabilized from below.
Chimney height 5 to 10 feet above the roof always requires a Roof
Brace Kit.
1. Form the Chimney Support Band into a half circle (if not preformed)
and place around the chimney. If desired, use a length of chimney
to help aid in forming shape.
The Band should be located at a minimum height of 1/2 - 2/3 the
height the chimney extends above the roof. See Figure 1.
Round Chimney Top
Always Use Insulated Chimney Pipe
Above Roof.
Do Not Use Single Wall Uninsulated Pipe
to Extend Chimney
Chimney Support Band
Telescoping Tube
Hose Clamp
Angle
Bracket
1/4" x 2"
Lag
Bolts
Bracing or Guying
Must Be Used if
Chimney is Not
Stabilized Below
Roof Regardless of
Chimney height
2.
One end of each square/bent tab of the Support Band will have a
square hole while the other end will have a slot. Put the two
halves together so the band is formed into a complete circle with
each side having a slot and a square hole. See Figure 2.
Temporarily fasten the outside ends (slots and square hole)
3.
together, using the 1/4 - 20 x 1/2" Carriage Bolt and nut. The bolt
should be inserted from inside the square area pointing away
from the Support Band. See Exploded View, Figure 2.
4. Pass the (2) 1/4" x 2" bolts behind the previously installed bolt
and secure the two halves together. See Figure 2.
FIG 1 - Typical Roof Bracing
Failure to follow the installation instructions could cause
FIRE, CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, OR DEATH. If you are
unsure of installation requirements, call the Phone Number
listed on the instructions or visit www.selkirkcorp.com
H Over 4 Ft
to 10 Ft
2/3rd of
Height
Determine the location of the Angle Brackets on the roof structure,
5.
rafters or framing. Secure to roof temporarily, using nails to hold
in place. See Figure 4. Assemble Telescoping Tubes as follows
( see Figure 3):
Assemble Telescoping Tube as follows (see Fig. 3):
6.
a. Assemble the telescoping tubes by sliding the supplied
hose clamp over the larger diameter tube. Insert the smaller
tube into the larger tube.
b. Temporarily hold tubes together by tightening the hose
clamp over the cut section of the larger tube (see Fig. 2).
To secure the telescoping tube assembly in a locked
c.
position, tighten the hose clamps. To adjust the tubes
loosen the hose clamp.
d.
Repeat for the other telscoping tube assembly.
Attach one end of each Telescoping Tube Assembly to each of the
7.
Angle Brackets using one (1) 1/4-20 x 1" bolt and nut. (See figure
4). The flattened tube ends can be bent as necessary.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ROOF BRACE KIT
(PART NO. 6T-RBK, 7T-RBK, 8T-RBK)
WARNING
!
FIG 2 - Exploded View of
Support Band Assembly
FIG 2 - Support Band Assembly