Installation Instructions For Masonry Application - Osburn STRATFORD Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASONRY APPLICATION

WARNING: Before starting the installation, the masonry chimney must be inspected by a
1. The chimney must be absolutely clear of any soot residue or creosote. Check for cracks, loose or missing bricks
that could inhibit correct installation of the liner.
2. The clearance to combustible must be a minimum of 1" between the outside of the masonry and any wood
framing or loose insulation.
3. The chimney must be built in accordance with the current building code.
4. No other appliance can be connected to the same chimney.
Installation:
The chimney must be relined with a stainless steel liner of the same diameter as the outlet of the fireplace. For
connection at 30
Verify availability and installation instructions for this connector with the chimney manufacturer.
Follow these steps:
1. Position the fireplace in its location. Temporarily
install the elbow on the top of the fireplace and,
using a level, mark with an oval the location
where the flue liner will enter the masonry
chimney.
2. In the middle of the oval, drill a hole in the
masonry chimney at 45 or 30.
3. Increase the size of the hole until a 45 or 30
liner elbow can be easily slipped through.
4. Slide the liner down from the top of the masonry
chimney until you reach the hole level.
5. Slip through the hole a 45 or 30 liner elbow
and connect it to the liner.
6. Add a small liner section to the liner elbow
which will allow the liner to extend at least 12"
(measured at the top of the liner) from the
masonry chimney.
7. Seal the opening around the liner with high
temperature refractory cement.
8. Then, follow the chimney manufacturer's
instructions to connect the extended liner section
to the special chimney connector.
qualified sweep.
The following requirements must be respected:
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or 45 angle, a special connector must be used to connect the liner to the insulated chimney.
See typical installation illustrated below.
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