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Monaco Installation and Operation Manual
8.6.2 Offset Chimney Installation
Table 1 - The minimum system height when using elbows is:
After reaching the location requiring the elbow, proceed as follows:
1. Install the first elbow; turn it in the required direction. Secure it to the chimney
according to the chimney manufacturer's instructions.
recommended to secure connections with three (3) ½" (12 mm) metal screws.
2. Install the necessary chimney lengths to achieve the required offset. Lock the chimney
lengths together according to the chimney manufacturer's instructions. In many cases,
it is recommended to use three (3) ½" (12 mm) screws. If the offset length is made of
two (2) chimney lengths or more, many chimney manufacturers may require that you
use an offset or roof support halfway up the offset. If penetrating a wall, install a wall
radiation shield supplied by the chimney manufacturer.
3. Use another elbow to turn the chimney vertically. Secure the elbow.
4. Use a plumb bob to line up the centre of the hole. Cut a hole for the chimney in the
ceiling/floor. Frame this hole as described previously.
5. From below, install a firestop supplied by the chimney manufacturer (see preceding
figure).
6. A support must be used on the first 15' section (4.6 m).
7. Continue with the regular installation.
Fireplace model
Chimney model
Vertical installation
Two (2) elbows
Four (4) elbows
MONACO
All models
15 ft. (4.6 m)
15 ft. (4.6 m)
17 ft. (5.2 m)
In many cases, it is
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