Heatiator C40 - Manual (Page 52)

Page 52 Heatilator • Constitution EPA Fireplace • 480-1091D 4/20/11
Install as per Sections 7 and 8.
• You MUST use a chase top in a chase installation. Chase
tops are available from your Heatilator dealer or may be
field 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 flue pipe.
• Slope the chase top downward away from the opening.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT caulk the pipe to the
chase top collar.
• Caulk all seams to prevent leaks.
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
Install the chimney sections up through the chase enclo-
sure.
• Caulk the overlap seam of any exposed pipe sections
that are located above the roof line to prevent leaks.
• Refer to termination cap instructions.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! The minimum overlap of cap
to pipe (as shown in the following illustrations) MUST
be met or chimney may separate from cap. Separation
allows sparks, heat and embers to escape.
NOTICE: Paint the termination cap with a rust-resistant
paint to protect against the effects of corrosion on those
parts exposed to the weather.
• TR344 Round Termination Cap
Storm
Collar
Chimney
Pipe
Chase Top
Termination
Cap
Chase
6 in. (153 mm)
Minimum top of
chase to top of
chimney pipe
Collar
2 in. (51 mm)
Minimum Height
Do NOT
block air holes
Caulk gaps between
storm collar & pipe,
and storm collar
& chase top.
Termination cap pipe and chimney section must be snapped
together to maintain an overlap of 1-1/2 in. (38 mm).
Slip
storm collar
around chimney pipe
before termination
cap pipe is snapped
into the chimney
pipe.
Figure 9.4 Installing a TR344 Round Termination Cap
• TR342 Round Telescoping Termination Cap
Storm
Collar
Chimney
Pipe
Chase Top
Termination
Cap
Chase
14 1/2 in. (368 mm)
Maximum
Collar
2 in. (51 mm)
Minimum Height
Caulk gaps between
storm collar & pipe,
and storm collar
& chase top.
Do NOT
block air
holes
3 clip brackets.
Slip over chase collar
and attach with screws
provided.
Termination cap pipe and chimney section must overlap 1-1/2 in. (38 mm)
Assemble
storm collar
around extended
termination cap
pipe
once cap is
installed.
Figure 9.5 Installing a TR342 Round Telescoping Termination Cap
D. Install Termination Cap
B. Install Fireplace & Chimney
C. Install Chase Top