Str/cvr series woodburning fireplaces, Ceiling chimney hole/ possible obstructions, Cutting the hole – Majestic CVR42 User Manual

Page 10: Framing the ceiling hole

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STR/CVR Series Woodburning Fireplaces

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Ceiling Chimney Hole/

Possible Obstructions

The size of the hole in ceiling will vary with the angle at
which the chimney passes through ceiling.
Drive a nail up through ceiling at marked chimney cen-
ter point. Go to floor above and see where hole will be
cut. Check to see where existing ceiling joists and other
possible obstructions are located...i.e. wiring, plumbing
etc... If necessary, re-position chimney and/or fireplace
to avoid obstructions.

Cutting the Hole

Cover fireplace collar opening and cut proper sized
chimney hole in chimney. The SK8 pipe allows you to
run pipe through a typical 16” on center joist without
cutting joists.

Framing the Ceiling Hole

Frame the ceiling chimney hole as shown in Figure
12. It is good practice to use framing lumber that is the
same size as the ceiling joists; this is a requirement at
attic level.
The following table gives firestop spacer model num-
bers:


The inside dimension of the frame must be the same
as the hole size selected from Figure 12 in order to
provide the required air space (1¹/₂" (38mm)with SK8,
2" (51mm) with Model 11CF) between the outside
diameter of the chimney and the edges of the framed
ceiling hole.

FP707

STR/CVR

LOCATE CENTER LINE

6/1/98

X

STR 33:

19" (483mm)

STR36 / CVR36: 20�/�" 521mm)

STR42 / CVR42: 23�/�" (597mm)

 MODEL

X =

Fig. 10 Locate centerline of chimney with plumb line.

FP707

Actual Centerpoint

Chimney

Centerline

Side of

STR/CVR

Plumb Line

Plumb Bob

Imaginary

Centerpoint

Fig. 12 Typical frame for ceiling chimney hole.

FP551A

FP551A

BR/BC

9/23/98

A/B

A/B

A "SK8" Series framing = 14���" X 14���" (368 x 368mm)

B 11CF framing = 17���" X 17���" (445 x 445mm)

Existing

Ceiling

Joists

Chimney Hole

New Framing

Members

Fig. 11 Ceiling chimney hole sizes necessary for installing

firestop spacer.

Angle of Chimney at Ceiling

Size of Chimney

Vertical

30°

8" Flue

SKFS2A

SKFS6A

"SK" Series

14¹⁄₂" x 14¹⁄₂"

14¹⁄₂" x 25¹⁄₂"

(368mm x 368mm) (368mm x 648mm)

FS2A

FS6A

11" CF 2-Wall

17¹⁄₂" x 17¹⁄₂"

17⁷⁄₈" x 29⁵⁄₈"

(445mm x 445mm) (454mm x 753mm)

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