Hearth and Home Technologies EPA Certified Woodburning Fireplace 7100FP-GD-B - Manual (Page 25)

September 1, 2008
433-1390G Page 25
7100FP EPA Woodburning Fireplace
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G. Install the Attic Insulation Shield
An insulation shield must be installed when there is a pos-
sibility of insulation coming into contact with the factory built
chimney system.
• Bend the tabs at the top of the attic insulation shield inward.
This will help keep the chimney section centered in the
shield.
• Position the shield over the vertical chimney section where
it penetrates a ceiling firestop.
• Slide the shield down until it rests on the ceiling firestop.
The ceiling firestop will support the insulation shield. See
Figures 25.1 and 25.2.
H. Double-check the Chimney Assembly
Continue assembling the chimney sections up through the
ceiling firestops as needed. While doing so, be aware of the
height and unsupported chimney length limitations given un-
der Section 5.A. Chimney Requirements.
Check each section by pulling up slightly from the top to en-
sure proper engagement before installing the succeeding
sections. If they have been connected correctly, they will not
disengage when tested.
I. Secure the Chimney
When offsets and returns are joined to straight pipe sections,
they must be locked into position with the screws provided*
(outer only), using the predrilled holes. To prevent gravity
from pulling the chimney sections apart, the returns and the
chimney stabilizers have hanger straps for securing these
parts to joists or rafters. See Figure 25.3.
* Use #6 or #8 sheet metal screw, or larger, no longer than
1/2 in. (13mm). Attic Insulation
Shield
Chimney
Insulation
Ceiling Firestop
Tabs
24 in.
(610mm)
10-1/2 in.
(267mm)
14-1/2 in. (368mm)
2 in. (51mm)
Figure 25.1 Install Attic Insulation Shield Above the Ceiling
24 in.
(610 mm)
Attic
Insulation
Shield
Chimney
Insulation
10-1/2 in.
(267 mm)
14-1/2 in. (368 mm)
Ceiling Firestop
Tabs
2 in. (51mm)
Figure 25.2 Install Attic Insulation Shield Below the Ceiling
Ceiling
Firestop
Straps
Optional
Additional
Support
Joint
Band
(Optional)
Figure 25.3 Secure the Chimney
Fire Risk
• Secure offsets with screws (not to exceed
1/2 in. / 13mm in length).
WARNING
• Secure returns with strapping.
•
Straight chimney sections may be secured with screws
(not to exceed 1/2 in./13 mm in length) at the joints.
Keep chimney sections from separating or twisting.
Fire Risk
•
DO NOT pack insulation or other combustibles:
between ceiling firestops; between chimney
and attic insulation shield.
• ALWAYS maintain specified clearances around
chimney and ceiling firestop systems.
WARNING
• Install ceiling firestops as specified.
Failure to keep insulation or other material away from chimney
pipe may cause fire
.