BIS PANORAMA - THE CHIMNEY; CHIMNEY INSTALLATION NOTES

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4. THE CHIMNEY
4.1 CHIMNEY INSTALLATION NOTES
1. If possible, install an interior chimney, as it will provide better performance. In areas
with continuous temperatures below 18° C (0° F), the use of an exterior chimney
increases the likelihood of operating problems such as low draft, high rate of
creosoting, and poor start-up characteristics. Exterior chimneys are also prone to
down drafting and flow reversal. Installations, which are located on lower floors in
the house, such as in a basement, in combination with outside chimney, are especially
prone to flow reversal.
2. The Security fireplace model BIS PANORAMA is listed only with Security
Chimneys International Ltd 7" dia. chimney systems (Secure Temp
S2100+
, Nova
Temp
HT6000+
, Secure Temp
ASHT+
, Nova Temp
HT6103+
and ACBI chimney systems.)
3. A chimney venting a fireplace shall not vent any other appliance.
4. The minimum chimney height is 12 ft. (3.7 m). In altitude, add 18" (450 mm) to the
chimney for every 2000 feet (600 m) above sea level.
5. All chimney installations must include at least one support. The maximum chimney
length that can be supported by the fireplace is 9 ft. (2.75 m) for Secure Temp
S2100+
/
Nova Temp
HT6000+
, 12 ft. (3.7 m) for Secure Temp
ASHT+
/ Nova Temp
HT6103+
and 20
ft. (6m) for ACBI chimney.
6. The chimney must extend at least 3 ft. (915 mm) above its point of contact with the
roof and at least 2 ft. (610 mm) higher than any wall, roof or building within 10 ft.
(3m) of it (Figure 24).
7. If the chimney extends higher than 5 ft. (1500 mm) above its point of contact with the
roof, it must be secured using a roof brace.
8. A rain cap must be installed on top
of the chimney. Failure to install a
rain cap may cause corrosion
problems.
9. Cut and frame square holes in all
floors, ceilings, and roof that the
chimney will go through to provide
a 2" (50 mm) clearance between the
chimney and any combustible
materials. Do not fill this 2" space
with insulation or any other
combustible material.
10. Portions of the chimney that may
extend through accessible spaces
must be enclosed to avoid contact
with combustible materials or
damage the chimney.
Figure 24