NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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WARNING: IF INSULATION IS USED, THE
FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE PLACED DI-
RECTLY AGAINST IT. INSULATION OR
VAPOR BARRIERS, IF USED, MUST FIRST
BE COVERED WITH GYPSUM BOARD,
PLYWOOD, PARTICLE BOARD OR OTHER
MATERIAL TO ASSURE INSULATION AND
VAPOR BARRIERS REMAIN IN PLACE.
Figure 2
Chimney Height
The total height of your completed fireplace
system from the surface the fireplace rests on
to the chimney top must not exceed 80' and
must also meet minimum height requirements.
Refer to the minimum system height chart.
LOCATION OF FIREPLACE
Carefully select the proper location for heat
circulation, aesthetics, chimney obstructions
and clearance to side wall(s). With proper pre-
planning, a slight adjustment of a few inches
can save considerable time and expense later
during construction and assembly.
Insulate Joists
Same As Ceiling
Draft Stops
Firestop
CTDT
Termination
Note: Non-
Combustible
Chase
Flashing
Must Be
Used To
Cover
Chase
Opening
Optional
Insulation
In Outside
Walls Of
Chase
Solid
Continuous
Surface
Outside
Base
Insulation
(Thermal Barrier)
8'
Level
Note: Do not insulate the chase cavity with
blown or fill type insulation materials.
Note: Local codes may not require firestopping
at the ceiling levels for outside chase installa-
tions. However, it is recommended for safety
and the reduction of heat loss.
WARNING: DO NOT PACK OR FILL RE-
QUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION
OR OTHER MATERIAL. NO MATERIAL IS
ALLOWED IN THESE AREAS.
Figure 5
Hearth
Hearth
Optional
Outside Chase
Chase Enclosure
A chase is a vertical box-like structure con-
structed to surround the fireplace and chimney.
Refer to
Figure 2
for a typical chase configura-
tion. As with all chimney installations, avoid
overhead obstructions such as trees, power
lines, etc. A chase should be constructed and
insulated just like any outside wall. In a cold
climate, we recommend the base of the chase
should also be insulated between the solid
continuous floor beneath the fireplace and the
chase bottom. Chase insulation in a cold cli-
mate installation is not required for safety.
ASSEMBLY OUTLINE
Before You Start
Check your inventory list to be sure you have all
the necessary parts supplied in good usable
condition. Check also for any concealed damage.
Check the operation of the damper. The damper
is controlled through the use of a control lever
located within the firebox opening at the top
center just behind the firebox lintel (
Figure 3
).
The control lever snaps into place at the ex-
treme range of motion, up and back in the
closed position. Firm pressure is required to
lock the damper closed. When pulled forward
and down, the damper is open.
Figure 3
Minimum System Height
Opening Width 38" 43" 43"
Chimney Type FTF8 FTF8 FTF10
Vertical 12' 0" 16' 8" 15' 0"
Installation
One Offset 12' 0" 16' 8" 15' 0"
Two Offsets 25' 0" 25' 0" 25' 0"
Damper
Closed
Damper
Open
Lintel
Wall
Covering
Black Portion Of Frame
Not To Be Covered With
Combustible Materials
Safe
Zone
45°
12”
15” For 38” Model
18” For 43” Model
Door
Opening
1”
Carefully consider the position of the fireplace
opening with respect to the location of adjacent
or nearby stairwells, bath or kitchen exhaust
fans and/or return air registers for forced air
furnaces/air conditioners that could cause a
smoking fireplace condition if the house is
tightly insulated.
When locating the fireplace, consideration must
be given to combustibles and final finishing.
See
Figure 5
and confine the final location of
combustible finish materials to the "Safe Zone".
If there is a continuous perpendicular side wall
closer than 15" from the nearest side of any 38"
fireplace opening or 18" from any 43" model, it
must be protected with a 40" x 40" x ¹⁄₂" wall shield
constructed of millboard or a durable non-com-
bustible material with equal or greater insulating
value than k = 84BTU/HR-FT
2
-°F/IN (see page
16). A continuous perpendicular side wall cannot
be closer than 8" from the fireplace opening
under any circumstances, even if protected.
Figure 4
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