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drapes and other flammable objects. Note that
Type X fire-resistant gypsum board (Firecode) is
considered combustible for fireplace installations
and as such requires the minimum 20" (508 mm)
clearance.
3.6 Exterior doors and windows: As much as
possible, avoid installing the fireplace too close to
an outside door or window because air turbulence
and drafts disrupt the chimney draft.
4. Installation
4.1 Choosing the ceiling support: If you have a
horizontal ceiling, use the regular Don-Bar
ceiling support. For a sloped ceiling, use the
Don-Bar cathedral ceiling support.
5. Regular ceiling support
installation
5.1 Wood frame: Build a ceiling wood frame of
17" x 17" I.D. (432 mm x 432 mm) to anchor the
ceiling support. The ceiling support long bolts
are spaced at 18" c/c (457 mm). Level the frame
so that the suspended hood will be plumb. Note
that these wood frame dimensions are required
to fix the ceiling support.
chimney may require smaller clearances. See
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e c h i m n e y ' s
manufacturer for more details.
5.2
Ceiling support fastening:
regular Don-Bar ceiling support to the wood
frame with 4 long bolts at least 3" (75 mm) long
by 3/8" (10 mm) diameter.
5.3 Chimney: Start the chimney installation by
slipping the first chimney section into the ceiling
support. Be sure the chimney fits well into the
ceiling support before proceeding with other
chimney sections.
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Wood frame for the regular
ceiling support
Don-Bar
regular
ceiling support
Fireplace hood to
be bolted to the
ceiling support
Chimney start on the regular
ceiling support
17"
(430 mm) required for long bolts
2" (50 mm)
Minimum
Mandatory Air
Space
Factory-Built
Chimney
(See art. 2.1)
Long Bolt
Fixing Bolt
2" (50 mm)
Minimum
Mandatory Air
Space
Radiation
Shield
Don-Bar
Regular Ceiling
Support
Fireplace Hood to
be bolted to the
Ceiling Support
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