Connection to a metal prefabricated chimney – Heat & Glo Fireplace WS-250 User Manual

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When a metal prefabricated chim-

ney is used, the manufacturer’s in-

stallation instructions must be fol-

lowed precisely. You must also pur-

chase (from the same manufac-

turer) and install the ceiling support

package or wall pass-through and

“T” section package, firestops

(where needed), insulation shield,

roof flashing, chimney cap, etc.

Maintain the proper clearance to the

structure as recommended by the

manufacturer. This clearance is usu-

ally a minimum of 2" (50mm), al-

though it may vary by manufacturer

or for certain components.

There are basically two methods of

metal chimney installation. One

method is to install the chimney in-

side the residence through the ceil-

ing and the roof (Figure 15). The

other method is to install an exterior

chimney that runs up the outside of

the residence (Figure 16). This

method of installation requires at a

minimum a wall pass-through de-

vice, a wall support package, insu-

lated “T” section and roof flashing.

The components illustrated may not

look exactly like the system you pur-

chase, but they demonstrate the ba-

sic components you will need for a

proper and safe installation.

The chimney must be the required

height above the roof or other ob-

struction for safety and proper draft

operation. The chimney must be a

minimum of 3' (914mm) higher than

the highest point where it passes

through the roof, and at least 2'

(610mm) higher than the highest

part of the roof or structure that is

within 10' (3048mm) of the chimney,

measured horizontally (Figure 10).

REMEMBER: Follow the manu-

facturer’s installation instructions

and maintain the manufacturer’s

specified clearance distances.

FIGURE 15

FIGURE 16

Interior chimney

running through

ceiling and roof

Exterior chimney running up the outside

of the residence

*Note: Unit has not been

tested with a horizontal

connector. Refer to local

building codes.

CONNECTION TO A METAL PREFABRICATED CHIMNEY

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