Method 4: masonry fireplace installations – DuraVent DuraTech 5-8 User Manual

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bottom of the Storm Collar and the Chase Top

Flashing.

METHOD 4: MASONRY FIREPLACE

INSTALLATIONS

1. Determine Chimney Size: Use Fig.30 to

determine the correct diameter chimney for your

fireplace.

2. Mount Anchor Plate: Chimneys for masonry

fireplaces begin with an Anchor Plate. Make

sure the surface of the masonry chimney has

a level surface on which to attach the Anchor

Plate. If the top of the masonry does not have

a level surface, then you will need to modify the

masonry accordingly. Follow the requirements

of your local building department for connecting

factory-built chimneys to masonry fireboxes or

masonry chimneys. Center the Anchor Plate

over the masonry flue opening, and seal the

Figure 28

Figure 29

ALLOW MIN OF 2 INCHES

AIR SPACE ON ALL SIDES

2 INCHES MIN

2 INCHES MIN

ALLOW 1 INCH AIR

GAP BETWEEN STORM

COLLAR AND CHASE

TOP FLASHING

1/2 INCH AIR SPACE

ESTABLISHED BY

SPACERS

6 INCH MIN CLEARANCE

BETWEEN BOTTOM OF

CAP AND CHASE TOP

FLASHING

1/4 INCH

AIR

SPACE

CHIMNEY CAP

STORM COLLAR

CHASE TOP

FLASHING

CHIMNEY

SECTIONS

SPACER

1/2 INCH

FRAMED CHASE

ENCLOSURE

1/4 INCH

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