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3.7
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:
o
or 45 angle, a special connector must be used to connect the liner to the insulated chimney.
See typical installation illustrated below.
Figure 45
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