Hearth and Home Technologies A36C Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
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Slope Downward
(1/4 in. per foot
minimum)
Turn-down
Drip Edge
Chase
2 in. (51 mm) Collar
on Chase Top
.018 (26 ga) min.
Galvanized
Chase Top
Figure 9.3 Chase Top Construction
B. Install Fireplace & Chimney
Install as per Sections 7 and 8.
Heatilator • A36C & A42C • 28396 • Rev AG • 11/08
C. Install Chase Top
You MUST use a chase top in a chase installation. Chase
tops are available from your Heatilator dealer or may be
eld constructed.
Include a turndown and drip edge to prevent water from
seeping into the chase.
Include a 2 in. (51 mm) soldered, welded or spun collar
around pipe opening to keep water out.
Provide a 1/8 in. (3 mm) gap around the ue pipe.
Slope the chase top downward away from the
opening.
WARNING! DO NOT caulk the pipe to the chase top
collar. Restricting air ow around chimney may cause
re.
Caulk all seams to prevent leaks.
Refer to Figure 9.3.