Hearth and Home Technologies NorthStar-BK Indoor Fireplace User Manual


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Heat & Glo • NorthStar EPA Fireplace • 480-1081C
September 1, 2008
September 1, 2008
September 1, 2008
G. Install the Attic Insulation Shield
An insulation shield must be installed when there is a pos-
sibility of insulation coming into contact with the factory built
chimney system.
• Bend the tabs at the top of the attic insulation shield inward.
This will help keep the chimney section centered in the
shield.
• Position the shield over the vertical chimney section where
itpenetratesaceilingrestop.
• Slidetheshielddownuntilitrestsontheceilingrestop.
Theceilingrestopwillsupporttheinsulationshield.See
Figures 24.1 and 24.2.
H. Double-check the Chimney Assembly
Continue assembling the chimney sections up through the
ceilingrestopsasneeded.Whiledoingso,beawareofthe
height and unsupported chimney length limitations given un-
der Section 5.A. Chimney Requirements.
Check each section by pulling up slightly from the top to en-
sure proper engagement before installing the succeeding
sections. If they have been connected correctly, they will not
disengage when tested.
I. Secure the Chimney
When offsets and returns are joined to straight pipe sections,
they must be locked into position with the screws provided*
(outer only), using the predrilled holes. To prevent gravity
from pulling the chimney sections apart, the returns and the
chimney stabilizers have hanger straps for securing these
parts to joists or rafters. See Figure 24.3.
* Use #6 or #8 sheet metal screw, or larger, no longer than
1/2in.(13mm).
Attic Insulation
Shield
Chimney
Insulation
Ceiling Firestop
Tabs
24 in.
(610mm)
10-1/2 in.
(267mm)
14-1/2 in. (368mm)
2 in. (51mm)
Figure 24.1 Install Attic Insulation Shield Above the Ceiling
24 in.
(610 mm)
Attic
Insulation
Shield
Chimney
Insulation
10-1/2 in.
(267 mm)
14-1/2 in. (368 mm)
Ceiling Firestop
Tabs
2 in. (51mm)
Figure 24.2 Install Attic Insulation Shield Below the Ceiling
Ceiling
Firestop
Straps
Optional
Additional
Support
Joint
Band
(Optional)
Figure 24.3 Secure the Chimney
Fire Risk
• Secure offsets with screws (not to exceed
1/2in./13mminlength).
WARNING
• Secure returns with strapping.
• Straight chimney sections may be secured with screws
(nottoexceed1/2in./13mminlength)atthejoints.
Keep chimney sections from separating or twisting.
Fire Risk
• DO NOT pack insulation or other
combustibles:betweenceilingrestops;
between chimney and attic insulation
shield.
WARNING
• ALWAYSmaintainspeciedclearancesaroundchimney
andceilingrestopsystems.
• Installceilingrestopsasspecied.
Failure to keep insulation or other material away from
chimneypipemaycausere.
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