Superior WRT3042WH - Termination and Chase Installation; Finishing the Fireplace Exterior

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VENTING INSTALLATION Continued
CHASE INSTALLATIONS
Instructions for chase installations are included with chase style ter-
mination chosen. In a multiple chase installation, be sure to provide
adequate distance between terminations to prevent smoke spillage
fromoneterminationtoanother.Wesuggestthatterminationsbe
separated at least 24", center to center and stacked at a vertical height
differenceof18"(seeFigure19).
Note: If a decorative shroud is to be installed, contact manufacturer
for specifications.
24" Min.
24" Min.
18"
Min.
Typ.
Figure 19 - Multiple Chase Installation
10'
2' Min.
10'
3' Min.
2' Min.
3' Min.
Level of
Flue Gas
Outlet
Figure 20 - 10 Foot Rule
10 FOOT RULE
All flue gas outlet chimney terminations must extend a minimum of
3 feet in height above highest point where it passes through roof and
must be at least 2 feet above highest point of the roof that is within
ahorizontaldistanceof10feet(seeFigure20).
FINISHING FIREPLACE
Combustible materials, such as wallboard, gypsum board, sheet
rock, drywall, plywood, etc., may make direct contact with sides and
top around fireplace face. It is important that combustible materials
do not overlap face itself. Brick, glass, tile or other noncombustible
materials may overlap front face provided they do not obstruct es-
sentialopeningssuchaslouveredslots.Whenoverlappingwitha
noncombustible facing material, use only noncombustible mortar
or adhesive.
Storm Collar Installation (SC1)
Place storm collar over pipe and slide down until it is snug against
openedgeofashing(seeFigure17).UseSC1forallroundtermina-
tions. Apply waterproof caulk around perimeter of collar to provide
a proper seal.
Figure 17 - Storm Collar
Chimney
Pipe
Waterproof
Caulk
Storm
Collar
Flashing
Terminations/Spark Arrestor
Fireplace system must be terminated with listed round top or chase
terminations. In any case, refer to installation instructions supplied
with termination. Terminations approved for this fireplace are RT-
8DM, RTL -8DM and RLT-8DM that can be used for flashing or chase
andET-8DM,ETO-8DM,ETL-8DMandETLO-8DMforchasestyleter-
mination only. Figure 18 shows an RTL-8DM round top termination.
CAUTION: Do not seal openings on the rooftop
ashing.Followtheinstallationinstructionsprovided
with the termination being used.
Terminations with 16" slip pipe sections are available. RTT-8DM,
RTTL-8DM and RLTT-8DM are approved for flashing installations.
Whenneeded,theseadjustableterminationsmaybeusedincombina-
tion with pipe assembly to achieve correct chimney height.
Note: In the rare instance there is a problem with side driven rain or
windor chimney isnot drafting properly,an ADS-8DM (Anti-Draft
Shield)canbeusedwithroundterminations.
Attach Bracket
Tabs to
Outer Pipe
(3 Places)
Secure with
Screws
RTL-8DM
Level of Flue
Gas Outlet
Caulk
Collar
Flashing
Underlap Shingles
Bottom Only
Figure 18 - Termination
Overlap
Shingles Top
and Sides
Flue Pipe of
RTL-8DM
Inside Inner
Pipe of
Chimney