Ceiling support system, Chimney – Drolet CS1200 User Manual

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7- Authorities require that the chimney extend not less than 3 feet above the highest point where it

passes through the roof of a building and not less than 2 feet above any portion of the building
within 10 feet. If the chimney extends more than 5 feet above the roof deck, roof guys with
telescoping legs and draw bands are required.


8- Finally, twist on your rain cap and you can head back inside.


9- You are now ready to connect your chimney to your stove. Simply install the inter-connecting stove

pipe between the stove pipe adapter and the stove. You can follow the instructions in the following
sections of this manual under « COUPLINGS ».


CEILING SUPPORT SYSTEM


If your chimney must rise inside the house and go through the ceiling, you need to connect it to your stove at
the ceiling level. For this type of installation, the following items are normally required :

Chimney

• An adequate number of chimney sections (enough to go up to your roof)
• A ceiling support kit with stove pipe adapter
• An attic insulation shield
• A roof flashing kit
• A chimney cap
• Roof guys (if necessary)


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