Typical Fireplace System - Heatilator CONSTITUTION C-40 Owner's Manual

C. Typical Fireplace System
The Heatilator fireplace system consists of the following:
• Fireplace
• Firebrick
• Chimney termination cap
• Chimney system
• Hearth extension
• Outside air
Required components include:
• Chimney Air Kit (with SL 300 Series Pipe)
Optional components include:
• Firescreen
• Lintel Bar
• Heat Zone Kit
• Top Vent Kit
Chimney penetrates roof
preferably without affecting
roof rafters
Offset/Return
(with hanger straps)
Attic insulation shield
(not shown) must be
used here to keep
insulation away
from chimney if
attic is insulated
Framing headed
off in ceiling joists
Chimney system
Combustible
framing/header
on top of V-shaped
standoffs (spacers)
Factory-built fireplace
Decorative facing
and trim
Hearth extension
Figure 8.1

Typical Fireplace System

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Termination Cap
Storm Collar
Mantel
Protective metal
hearth strip(s)
Heatilator • Constitution EPA Fireplace • 480-1091C
Note: Junction box should be installed during initial setup
to avoid major reconstruction.
NOTE: Illustrations used throughout these instructions
reflect "typical installations" and are for design purposes
only. Actual installation may vary slightly due to individual
design preferences. However, minimum clearances must
be maintained at all times.
The illustrations and diagrams used throughout these instal-
lation instructions are not drawn to scale.
Additional lateral
support for chimney
above roof (or enclosed
in chase) if needed
Non-combustible
roof flashing maintains
minimum clearance
around chimney
Support straps
on rafter supports
chimney (not shown)
Outside
combustion air
Enclosed space above
and around fireplace
Outside
combustion air
November 11, 2008