Hearth and Home Technologies BIR42 - Manual (Page 23)

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Chimney must extend
beyond combustible
roof structure
Maintain minimum
height of chimney
above roof
Additional
support for
tall chimneys
Install roof flashing
according to minimum
requirements
Maintain minimum
clearances to
combustibles as
specified
Offsets/returns
may not exceed
30° from vertical
Lock chimney
sections together
firmly to resist
movement
Ceiling firestops
are required where
chimney passes
through ceiling or
floor
Support straps for offsets
(not shown) must be
secured to adequate framing
Termination Cap
Storm Collar
Offsets/returns must be
secured with the screws
provided (outer pipe only)
Attic shield not shown
(see Figure 6.2)
Figure 8.1 Typical Chimney System - Guidelines for Chimney System Installation
8 8
Chimney Assembly
NOTICE: Chimney performance may vary.
• Trees, buildings, roof lines and wind conditions affect
performance.
• Chimney height may need adjustment if smoking or
overdraft occurs.
Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42 • 4059-308 Rev E • 08/08