Hearth and Home Technologies A36C Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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Figure 8.9 Ceiling/Attic Construction
H. Complete Installation
WARNING! Risk of Fire! You MUST maintain 2 in.
(51 mm) air space to insulation and other combustible
materials around the chimney system. Failure to do so
could cause overheating and re.
Keep chimney sections from separating or twisting.
You may secure straight chimney sections at the joints
with screws no longer than 1/2 in. (13 mm).
The following steps should be skipped if using a
chase.
• Install roof ashing appropriate to roof pitch.
Install round termination cap and storm collar following
instructions shipped with the cap.
I. Install Flashing
Assemble chimney so it passes through the framed
opening.
• Slip the ashing over the chimney.
NOTICE: Roo ng shingles must be below the ashing
plate on the lower side of a sloped roof and over the
ashing plate on the sides and top.
• Nail the ashing to the roof. Keep gaps between the
ashing plate and the roof to a minimum.
• Caulk the ashing plate and roof junction as well as the
vertical seam on the ashing. All nail heads must be
caulked with a roo ng sealant.
Heatilator • A36C & A42C • 28396 • Rev AG • 11/08
G. Cut out Hole in Roof
Refer to Figure 8.9.
Plumb from roof to center of chimney.
Drive a nail up through roof to mark center of pipe.
Measure to either side of nail and mark the 14-1/2 in. x
14-1/2 in. (368 mm x 368 mm) opening required.
Measure opening on the horizontal; actual length may
be larger depending on roof pitch.
Cut out and frame opening.
• Refer to Chapter 25 of the Uniform Building Code for
roof framing details.