B. Assemble the Chimney Sections
WaRning! Risk of Fire! Do noT install substitute or dam-
aged chimney components.
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Use only those components described in this manual.
Substitute or damaged chimney components could impair
safe operation and cause overheating and fire.
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Support the pipe during construction and check to be sure
inadvertent loading has not dislodged the chimney section
from the fireplace or at any chimney joint.
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Attach the transition section to the top of the fireplace.
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Place inner flue to the inside of the chimney section below
it. Place the outer casing outside the outer casing of the
chimney section below it. Refer to Figure 5.1.
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Lock chimney sections and/or offsets/returns together by
pushing downward until the top section meets the stop
bead on the lower section.
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Pull on the top section to make sure it is fully engaged
and will not separate.
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You may use #6 or #8 sheet metal screws no longer than
1/2 in. (13 mm) to fasten chimney sections together. Do
NOT penetrate inner flue.
Fasten offset/returns to chimney sections. Insert the
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screws (provided) through the predrilled holes. Do
NOT penetrate inner flue.
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Secure chimney returns with hanger straps (provided);
fasten to studs or joists.
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Vertical straight runs of chimney must be supported every
35 ft (10.7 m).
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