TOA Electronics Indoor Fireplace BR 42 User Manual

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

STANDARD SERIES

42" Wood Burning Fireplaces

P/N 700,026M REV. C 11/2003

MODELS

BR-42

BRI-42

BR-42-2

BC-42

BCI-42

BC-42-2

This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and

dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and under-

stand these instructions before beginning your installation.

Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any

circumstances. Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system,

including but not limited to the fireplace, chimney components and

accessories, may void the warranty, listings and approvals of this system

and could result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous installation.

IMPORTANT! TO ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT OF GLASS DOORS:

INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE IN A SQUARE AND PLUMB CONDITION,

USING SHIMS AS NECESSARY AT SIDES AND/OR BOTTOM.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WH Report No. J99025865B-231

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The"C"modelsaredesignedasheatcirculating

fireplaces and may be fitted with accessory

fans.

When complete these fireplace systems con-

sists of five basic “sub-systems”:

PRECAUTIONS

Note: These fireplace systems are not difficult

to install. However, in the interest of safety, it

is recommended that the installer be a quali-

fiedorcertified“tradesman”familiarwithcom-

monlyacceptedfireplaceinstallationandsafety

techniques as well as prevailing local codes.

1. The Fireplace

2. The Chimney and Termination

3. The Optional Glass Doors

4. The Optional Combustion Air Kits

5. Optional Cold Climate Kit (Mandatory in

Canada).

The BRI and BCI models are fully insulated for

installation in colder climates.

WARNING: MODELS THAT HAVE THE

"-2" SUFFIX HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED

WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO

REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO

NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG

SET INTO THIS FIREPLACE.

The most important areas of concern dealing

with the installation of factory-built fireplaces

areclearancestocombustiblematerials,proper

assembly of component parts, height of the

chimney system, the proper use of accesso-

ries supplied by the manufacturer and the

techniques employed in using finishing mate-

rials applied to the wall surrounding the fire-

place, hearthextensionsandwallshields. Each

of these topics will be covered in thorough

detail throughout this manual. Please give

each your special attention as you progress

with your installation.

CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT

REQUIREMENTS

The fireplace may be placed on or near normal

construction materials*. The combustion air

kit,firestopspacerandroofflashing(notchase

flashings) may be placed directly on or against

normal construction materials.* The chimney

and fireplace outer wrapper require a mini-

mum 1"** air space to combustibles. A com-

bustible mantle may be installed 12" above the

opening of the fireplace as per NFPA 211,

Section 7-2.3.3 (1992). In Canada, the mini-

mum is 18" above the fireplace opening.

Note: Illustrations shown reflect “typical” in-

stallations with nominal dimensions and are

for design and framing reference only. Actual

installations may vary due to individual design

preferences. However, always maintain mini-

mum clearances to combustible materials and

do not violate any specific installation require-

ments.

INTRODUCTION

These fireplaces have been tested and listed by

WarnockHersey(ReportNo.J99025865B-231)

to U.L. standard 127. These units are intended

for installation in residential homes and other

buildings of conventional construction includ-

ing commercial, not in mobile homes.

General Information

The minimum installed height of the completed

fireplacesystemis15'0". Themaximumheight

is 60' 0".

These fireplaces are conventional radiant heat

fireplaces with standard bar grates, optional

outside combustion air kits and optional deco-

rative glass doors.

The fireplace and chimney system must be

enclosed when installed in or passing through

alivingareawherecombustiblesorpeoplemay

come in contact with it. This is important to

prevent possible personal injury or fire hazard.

These fireplaces have been tested for installa-

tion in Canada to ULC-S610. For installations

in Canada, the chimney clearance to com-

bustibles must be 2 inches and the Cold

Climat Kit must be installed.

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

For questions, please call your distributor or

the manufacturer. Special restrictions apply to

the front and facing of the fireplace and nearby

walls (See pages 16, 17 and 18 ).

These fireplace systems are designed for in-

stallation in accordance with the National Fire

Protection Standard for chimneys, fireplaces

and solid fuel burning appliances; NFPA 211

and in accordance with codes such as the

BOCA Basic/National Codes, the Standard Me-

chanicalCodeandtheUniformBuildingCodes.

Chimney and

Termination

CHIMNEY SYSTEM

These fireplaces are designed and code listed

for use with Security Chimneys FTF8 chimney

System only. Always use Security Chimneys

FTF8 chimney components with these fire-

places. Do not modify or alter these compo-

nents as this may cause a potential serious

hazard and void the Warranty.

WARNING: FAILURE TO USE MANUFAC-

TURE PROVIDED PARTS, VARIATIONS

IN TECHNIQUES AND CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALSORPRACTICESOTHERTHAN

THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL

MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD AND VOID

THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Outside

Combustion

Air Kit

(Optional)

*Construction Materials:

• framing materials • paneling

• particle board

• millboard

• plywood

• flooring

• dry wall

• etc.

Radiant Model Shown

Figure 1

**Note: 2" clearance to combustibles around

chimney components required in Canada.

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Insulate Joists

Chimney Height

LOCATION OF FIREPLACE

Same As Ceiling

The total height of your completed fireplace

system from the surface the fireplace rests on

to the chimney top must not exceed 60' and

mustalsomeetminimumheightrequirements.

Refer to the minimum system height chart.

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.

Draft Stops

Firestop

Minimum System Height

Security's FTF8 Pipe

Vertical Installation

One Offsets

15' 0"

25' 0"

CTDT

Termination

Hearth

Note: Non-

Combustible

Chase

Two Offsets

Flashing

Must Be

Used To

Cover

Chase Enclosure

Chase

A chase is a vertical box-like structure con-

structedtosurroundthefireplaceandchimney.

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.

Opening

Optional

Outside Chase

Figure 4

Optional

Insulation

In Outside

Walls Of

Chase

Carefully consider the position of the fireplace

opening with respect to the location of adja-

cent or nearby stairwells, bath or kitchen ex-

haustfansand/orreturnairregistersforforced

air furnaces/air conditioners that could cause

a smoking fireplace condition if the house is

tightly insulated.

Level

Solid

Continuous

Surface

ASSEMBLY OUTLINE

Before You Start

Outside

Base

Insulation

Whenlocatingthefireplace,considerationmust

be given to combustibles and final finishing.

See Figure 5 and confine the final location of

combustiblefinishmaterialstothe"SafeZone".

(Thermal Barrier)

Check your inventory list to be sure you have all

the necessary parts supplied in good usable

condition.Checkalsoforanyconcealeddamage.

Figure 2

DO NOT permanently place furniture or other

items such as decorative pillows within 60" of

the fireplace front face.

WARNING: IF INSULATION IS USED, THE

FIREPLACE MUST NOT BE PLACED DI-

RECTLY AGAINST IT. INSULATION OR

VAPORBARRIERS,IFUSED,MUSTFIRST

BE COVERED WITH GYPSUM BOARD,

PLYWOOD,PARTICLEBOARDOROTHER

MATERIALTOASSUREINSULATIONAND

VAPOR BARRIERS REMAIN IN PLACE.

Checktheoperationofthedamper.Thedamper

is controlled through the use of a control lever

located within the firebox opening at the top

center in front of the firebox lintel (Figure 3 ).

The control lever snaps into place at either

extreme of its range of motion. When locked

in position all the way to the right, the damper

is open. When locked in position all the way to

the left, the damper is closed.

Black Portion Of Frame

Not To Be Covered With

Combustible Materials

Wall

Covering

12”

45°

WARNING: DO NOT PACK OR FILL RE-

QUIRED AIR SPACES WITH INSULATION

OR OTHER MATERIAL. NO MATERIAL IS

ALLOWED IN THESE AREAS.

1”

Door

Opening

Safe

Zone

12”

Damper

Open

Damper

Closed

Note: Do not insulate the chase cavity with

blown or fill type insulation materials.

Lintel

Figure 5

Combustion

Air Actuator

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.

Figure 3

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1. Estimate the total weight of the fireplace

system including chimney and surround ma-

terials such as brick, stone, etc., to be in-

stalled. Shipping weights for the fireplace

may be found on page 18.

ASSEMBLY STEPS

Top Spacer

Note: The following steps represent the normal

sequence of installation. Each installation is

unique, however, and might require a different

sequence.

Maintain

1" (25 mm)

Air Space

At Back

And Sides

2. Measure the square footage of the floor

space to be occupied by the system, surrounds

and hearth extensions.

1. Position firebox prior to framing or into

prepared framing.

Hearth

3.Notethefloorconstruction,i.e.2x6’s,2x8’s

or 2 x 10’s, single or double joists, type and

thickness of floor boards.

2. Install the chimney system.

Extension

1" (25 mm) Space

3. Connect house wiring to the fireplace for

later attachment of optional blower.

Metal Safety Strip

Floor

4. Use this information and consult your local

building code to determine if you need addi-

tional support.

Note: Hearth extensions must not interfere with

circulating grillwork

4. Install optional outside combustion air kit.

5. Plumb gas line if a decorative gas appliance

will be used. (Gas connections should only be

performed by an experienced, licensed/certi-

fied tradesman.)

Figure 6

CAUTION: DO NOT BLOCK THE HEAT-CIRCU-

LATING AIR INLET AND OUTLET PORTS ON

CIRCULATING MODELS. DOING SO MAY RE-

SULT IN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.

Maintain

1" (25 mm)

Air Space

At Back

6. Complete the installation, finish wall mate-

rial, surround and hearth extension to your

individual taste.

If you plan to raise the fireplace and hearth

extension, build the platform assembly then

position fireplace and hearth extension on top.

Secure the platform to the floor to prevent

possible shifting.

And Sides

7. Assemble and attach optional glass door

assembly.

Hearth

CLEARANCES

Study the three dimensional illustration (Fig-

ure 1 ) to get a general idea of each element of

your fireplace system.

Extension

1" (25 mm) Space

Minimum clearance to combustibles for the

appliance is as follows: sides and back - 1" (25

mm), floor-0"(0mm), adjacentwall-12"(305

mm), ceiling - 37 ¹⁄₂" (953 mm).

PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES

Metal Safety Strip

Platform

Floor

The fireplace may be installed directly on a

combustible floor or raised on a platform of an

appropriate height. Do not place fireplace on

carpeting, vinyl or other soft floor coverings. It

may, however, be placed on flat wood, ply-

wood, particle board or other hard surfaces.

Be sure fireplace rests on a solid continuous

floor or platform with appropriate framing for

support and so that no cold air can enter the

room from under the fireplace.

Note: Hearth extensions must not interfere with

circulating grillwork

INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE

Step 1. Slide the fireplace into prepared fram-

ing or position fireplace in its final position and

frame later.

Figure 7

Note: Install the hearth extension only as illus-

trated.

The fireplace may not be recessed into a com-

bustiblefloor.Maintainthefloortohearthclear-

ance established by the fireplace lower front

face.

The safety strips should extend from front of

the fireplace at least 1 ¹⁄₂" and should extend to

be at least flush with the sides. In the event a

wooden support is used to elevate the fireplace

abovethefloor,a“Z”typesafetystripshouldbe

fabricated and used to protect the front surface

ofthewoodsupportaswellasthefloorbeneath

the hearth extension (Figures 8 and 9 ). The

safety strips should be tacked down to prevent

possible movement.

The fireplace may be positioned and then the

framing built around it, or the framing may be

constructed and the fireplace positioned into

the opening.

Step 2. Insert the provided metal safety strips,

beneaththefireplaceasillustrated(Figures6, 7

and 8 ). The safety strips should overlap ¹⁄₂" for

continual coverage of the floor.

Usually, no special floor support is needed for

the fireplace, however, to be certain:

Note: Safety strips are not required when fire-

place rests on a noncombustible surface.

Note: The “Z” type safety strip is not supplied.

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FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS

12 ¹⁄₂"

(318 mm)

8 ³⁄₈"

(213 mm)

13 ⁷⁄₁₆"

(341 mm)

41"

(1041 mm)

43"

(1092 mm)

1 ¹⁄₂"

Metal Safety Strips

22 ⁵⁄₁₆"

(566 mm)

(51 mm)

Figure 8

7 ³⁄₁₆"

(183 mm)

Blocking

45"

(1143 mm)

Front

Fireplace Top Spacer

Metal Safety Strips

Figure 9

9 ⁷⁄₈"

Combustion

(251 mm)

Air Inlet

Step 3. Refer to fireplace drawings and specifi-

cationsonpages6and7forframingdimensions

and details. Frame appliance enclosure as illus-

trated in Figures 11 through 14 on page 8.

43"

(1092 mm)

43"

(1092 mm)

10"

(254 mm)

38"

(965 mm)

Gas Line

Access

19"

(483 mm)

IMPORTANT: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES

CAN THE FIREPLACE TOP SPACERS (FIGURE

10 ) BE REMOVED OR MODIFIED, NOR MAY

YOU NOTCH THE HEADER TO FIT AROUND OR

BE INSTALLED LOWER THAN THE SPACERS.

THE HEADER MAY BE IN DIRECT CONTACT

WITH THE TOP SPACERS BUT MAY NOT BE

SUPPORTED BY THEM.

Gas Line

Access

Junction

Box

21 ¹⁄₄"

(540 mm)

Left Side

Right Side

Note: The framed depth, 20 ⁵⁄₈" (524 mm) from

a framed wall, must always be measured from

a finished surface. If a wall covering such as

drywall is to be attached to the rear wall, then

the 20 ⁵⁄₈" (524 mm) must be measured from

the drywall surface. It is important that this

dimension be exact.

31 ⁹⁄₁₆"

(802 mm)

8 ³⁄₁₆"

(208 mm)

21 ¹⁄₄"

(540 mm)

Fireplace

If the appliance is to be elevated above floor

level, a solid continuous platform must be

constructed.

Top Spacer

12 ¹⁄₂"

(318 mm)

45"

(1143 mm)

(25 mm)

The header may rest on the top metal spacers,

but must not be notched to fit around them.

47"

(1194 mm)

Top View

Consult all local codes.

Figure 10

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FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS

Framing Dimensions

Back Wall of

Chase/Enclosure

Including Finising

Materials

FOAK Combustion

Air Kit - Optional

46 ¹⁄₄" 1175 mm

if any

43 ¹⁄₂" 1105 mm

33"

838 mm

445 mm

17 ¹⁄₂"

(See Note)

76 ¹⁄₄" 1937 mm

Rough

Framing Face

(Unfinished Shown)

38 ¹⁄₈"

21 ⁵⁄₈"

20 ⁵⁄₈"

968 mm

549 mm

524 mm

Header

Corner Installation

Figure 14

53 ⁷⁄₈" 1368 mm

Note: All framing dimensions calcu-

lated for 1/2" dry wall at the fireplace

face. Ifsheathingthechaseorfinish-

ing with other thickness materials,

calculations will need to be made.

Fireplace Framing

Note: When Framing With 6” Studs Header Must

Be 17” (432mm) Higher. Use Security Chimney’s

OR15 Offset/Return Elbow To Recess The Chimney

Back 2 1/2” (64mm). Flat Frame Down To A False

Header At (B). Maintain Required Clearance To

Chimney At All Times.

Framing Dimensions for Ceiling

Ceiling Framing

Figure 15

Figure 11

Flue Type

FTF8 Vertical

14 ¹⁄₂"

(368 mm) (368 mm)

14 ¹⁄₂"

Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure

FOAK Combustion

Air Kit

Including Finising Materials if any

FTF8 Vertical

at 2"

16 ¹⁄₂"

(419 mm) (419 mm)

16 ¹⁄₂"

FTF8 Offset 30° 14 ¹⁄₂"

25"

(368 mm) (635 mm)

FTF8 Offset 30° 16 ¹⁄₂"

27"

Rough

at 2"

(419 mm) (686 mm)

Framing Face

(Unfinished Shown)

Inside Chase

Roof Framing

Figure 12

Figure 16

Framing Dimensions for Roof

FTF8 at 1" FTF8 at 2"

16 ¹⁄₂"

Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure

Including Finising Materials

if any

FOAK

Combustion

Air Kit - Optional

Pitch

0/12

14 ¹⁄₂"

16 ¹⁄₂"

(368 mm)

(368 mm) (419 mm) (419 mm)

6/12

14 ¹⁄₂"

17"

16 ¹⁄₂"

19"

Rough

Framing Face

(368 mm)

(442 mm) (419 mm) (483 mm)

Outside Chase

(Unfinished Shown)

12/12

14 ¹⁄₂"

(368 mm)

21 ¹⁄₂"

16 ¹⁄₂"

23 ¹⁄₂"

(546 mm) (419 mm) (579 mm)

Figure 13

* Perpendicular to roof ridge

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Step 4. Fireplace should be secured to side

framing members using the full length nailing

tabs at the top and bottom of the fireplace front

face. Use 8d nails (Figure 17 ).

CAUTION: ALLOW MINIMUM 1"* CHIMNEY

AIRSPACETOCOMBUSTIBLEFRAMINGMEM-

BERS THROUGHOUT VERTICAL OR OFFSET

CHIMNEY INSTALLATION.

Step 6. Connect the 6" (102 mm) Class 0 air

duct provided by installer, to the duct collar on

the fireplace and secure with two (2) screws

from the kit’s hardware package.

Step 7. Route the Class 0 air duct out the back

or side wall, up through the ceiling or floor

joists to an outside wall. The air inlet hood

should be located above snow level or above

any anticipated snow level, (Figure 19 ).

Aminimum1"*airspacemustbereservedfor

all combustible materials extending for any

continuous length surrounding the chimney.

*Note:2"clearancetocombustiblesrequired

in Canada.

Install As Shown With

Opening In Downward

Position Do Not Block

Entrance

Reference Figures 15 and 16 and charts Fram-

ing Dimensions for Ceiling and Roof, which

specify minimum ceiling and roof dimensions.

8d Nail

In new construction, to determine chimney cen-

terline,useplumblinefromrooforceilingabove

fireplace to center of flue collar on fireplace.

5 Foot Min. Height

From Outside

Ground Level

For remodeling, plumb to center of flue collar

from ceiling above, drive nail through ceiling

frombelowtomarkposition, thenmarkandcut

to passage from above ceiling (around nail)

(Figure 20 ). Then plumb from ceiling or roof

level directly above hole which has just been

completed.

Figure 17

Note: The nailing tabs and the area directly

behind the nailing tabs are exempt from the

clearances described on page 5. Maintain at

least 1/2" clearance from the firebox wrapper to

the framing at the closest point of contact,

directly adjacent to the flange.

Figure 19

Note:Ifthefireplaceisinstalledagainstaninside

wall, the class 0 air duct may be extended into a

ventilatedatticspaceatleast18"(475mm)above

the attic floor. Secure the air inlet hood to a

verticalpostwiththeinletpositioneddownward.

Ensure that nothing blocks the hood opening.

This hood must never terminate higher than

three (3) feet below the termination.

For Canadian Installations

A cold Climate Kit FTF8-CCK3-LD must be

installed. CCK3 kits are available from

FireCraft through your local dealer. Installer

must supply suitable length of 6" Diameter,

class "0" metallic air duct.

Step 8. Cut or frame a hole through the outside

wall for the installation of the air inlet hood. A 6-

1/2" diameter hole is required. Feed the loose

end of the flexible duct through the hole and

attachtothecollarontheairinlethoodusingtwo

(2) screws from the kit's hardware package.

Insertthehoodintotheopening. Securetheinlet

hood in place with nails driven through the holes

in the flange. Seal with noncombustible water-

proof silicon type caulking.

Proceed with Steps 5 through 8

Step 5. Install the Cold Climate Kit to the

fireplace following the instructions provided

with the kit, (Figure 18 ).

Figure 20

Step 3. Position appropriate firestop spacer at

ceiling and nail temporarily with two (2) 8d

nails. Use flat firestop spacer, Model F8FS-2, if

chimney penetrates ceiling vertically. If chim-

neypenetratesceilingat30°angle(offsetchim-

ney), use 30° firestop spacer, Model F8FS30.

Use one nail on opposite sides to hold firestop

spacer in position. Nail permanently, using at

least two (2) more 8d nails, after chimney

sections have been assembled through the

firestop spacer and after any necessary adjust-

ments have been made. Firestop spacer must

be secured by at least four (4) 8d nails when

completely installed.

INSTALLING THE CHIMNEY SYSTEM

Step 1. Before continuing, check the operation

of the damper, as described on page 4, (refer to

Figure 3 ).

Step 2. Using standard construction framing

techniques,constructopeningforchimneyroute

upthroughtheceiling(s)androoforthroughan

outside chase.

Figure 18

Framing must maintain adequate minimum air

space clearance at all times.

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Note: If there is a room above ceiling level,

firestop spacer must be installed on the bottom

side of the ceiling. If an attic is above ceiling

level, firestop spacer must be installed on top

side of ceiling joist (Figures 21 and 22 ).

Room Above

If the flue has been installed correctly, it will not

separate when you test it. Also, the inner flue

joint where each section is joined should be

tight and flat without gaps (Figure 26 ).

F8FS30

1"* Min.

Firestop Spacer

Air Space

Room Above

1"* Min.

FTF8-S4 Stabilizer

Air Space

30° Firestop

10'

Max.

And Room Above

Figure 24

For Canada Only

Firestop Spacer

When installing the chimney system through

an open attic space, the attic shield assembly-

firestop spacer must be used (Figure 25 ). This

installation is required only for use in Canada.

Figure 21

Attic Above

Figure 26

Outer pipe section installs in just the opposite

way; the lanced end goes down and each new

section goes OVER the outside of the previous

section installed (Figure 27 ).

Open Attic Space

Firestop Spacer

Locking

Tabs

(Lances)

Figure 22

Figure 25

CHIMNEY 30° OFFSET THROUGH FLOOR

OR CEILING

Note: For Canadian installations, all chimney

installedoutsidethebuildingmustbeconstructed

with galvalume (outer sections only) effective

January 1, 1992. The appropriate model desig-

nations are located in the back of this manual.

Itmaybenecessarytoassemblethechimneyat

30° when passing through the floor or ceiling

area. Use the F8FS30 firestop spacer as shown

in Figures 23 and 24. Support the chimney at

floor or ceiling penetration with a FTF8 stabi-

lizer if distance of chimney below ceiling is 10'

or more. Maintain 1"* minimum air space to

combustibles from chimney sections.

Figure 27

Note: Assemble one component of chimney at a

time (inner section first, then outer section last)

beforeproceedingwiththenextcompletesection.

Step 4. Note: Chimney sections are con-

structed with a unique locking tab design,

which ensures an immediate, tight assembly

between sections. Plan your chimney require-

ments carefully before assembly as chimney

is difficult to disassemble after installation. If

disassembled, the tabs might become dam-

aged. Be certain tabs are properly formed to

ensure locking tabs engage properly.

Continue to assemble the chimney up through

framed opening. Assemble just enough to pen-

etrate the roof flashing openings (Figure 28 ).

Always maintain 1"* minimum air space to

combustible materials and always check each

chimneyjoint(innerandouter)toensureproper

engagement. Checkverticalalignmentofchim-

ney so that it projects from the roof in true

vertical position.

*Note: 2" clearance to combustibles required

in Canada.

Attic Space

F8FS30

Firestop Spacer

1"* Min.

The Security Chimneys FTF8 chimney system

is a two piece chimney, which snap together

from the fireplace up. Start with the inner flue

section with the lanced end up, snap lock it in to

thematchingcollarontopofthefireplace. Atall

subsequent joints, the upper flue section fits

into the preceding flue section. Each piece

snaps together by means of locking tabs (9

locking tabs per joint). Check each piece by

pullingupslightlyfromthetoptoensureproper

engagement before installing the next section.

Air Space

FTF8-S4 Stabilizer

1"* Min.

Air Space

10'

Max.

30° Firestop

And Attic Above

Figure 23

1"* Min. Air Space

To Combustibles

Figure 28

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Security's chimney sections do not need to be

screwed together. Additional reinforcement is

not necessary except in certain offset condi-

tions (refer to page 14, Figure 39 ).

Next,slideroofflashingoverextendedchimney

sectionthatpreviouslyhasbeeninstalledabove

the roof opening in Step 4. FTF8 flashings

require flashing spacers. Slide flashing all the

way down until the flashing base rests flat on

the roof (Figure 30 ). Again, check the vertical

position of the chimney and the 1"* minimum

air space to combustibles.

Locking Band

Mastic

Step 5. The height of vertical chimney pipe

supported only by the fireplace must not ex-

ceed 30'. Chimney heights above 30' must be

supported by a Model FTF8-S4 stabilizer in-

stalled at 30' intervals.

FTF8 Chimney

Do Not Seal

Note: The Model FTF8-S4 adds 3" net effective

height to the total chimney system.

Flashing Spacers

FTF8 Flashing

Figure 32

Install the Model FTF8-S4 stabilizer by fitting

inner section down into respective section of

proceeding flue pipe and locking outer stabi-

lizer section into place over the outer chimney

pipe. Position for proper clearance through

framedopeningandnailstrapssecurely(under

tension in “shear”) into place on framing. Use

8d nails. Attach successive lengths of chimney

pipe directly to stabilizer using same tech-

niques as described in Step 4 (Figure 29 ).

Step 9. Security Chimneys locking bands,

Model FLB, may be required if the chimney

extends too high above the roof flashing. As a

general rule, if the chimney extends more than

6' above the roof flashing, the use of locking

bands is advisable to strengthen the chimney

assembly. Align the locking band at the chim-

ney joint. Locking bands wrap around pipe

joints equally covering the joints of both pipe

sections. Use the nut provided and TIGHTEN

snugly. Do not overtighten as this might dam-

age the chimney section (refer to Figure 32 ).

Figure 30

Note: Do not caulk or seal the ventilating

openings.

Step 7. Secure flashing by nailing along the

perimeter into roof using 8d nails. If shingled

roof, slide upper end and sides of roof flashing

under shingles (trim if necessary), seal the top

and both sides of the flashing to the roof with

roofcaulking. Covernailheadswithroofcaulk-

ing (Figure 31 ).

Note: If chimney extends more than 8' above

roof surface, guy wires are also recommended.

Use three (3) guy wires, attach to locking band

assembly, extend and secure to roof in a trian-

gular pattern (Figure 33 ). Guy wires are not

supplied by the manufacturer.

FTF8-S4 Stabilizer

Figure 29

Roof Ridge

Note: Do not apply excessive pressure to any

subsequent chimney sections following the

stabilizer when installing. Ensure each subse-

quent chimney section is securely attached by

testing as noted in Step 4.

Step 6. Select the proper Security Chimneys

roof flashing based on pitch of roof. Use chart

below for selection:

Figure 31

120°

Step 8. The standard Security Chimneys FTF8

roof flashing assemblies include a storm col-

lar. Slide the storm collar over outer chimney,

rest on flashing spacers and align with top

surface of flashing. Insert tab in slot, pull tight

and bend tab back over slot. Seal storm collar

to outer chimney with roof caulking or mastic

around entire circumference of pipe. Also add

extra roof caulking to the tab/slot area to seal

completely against water penetration (Figure

32 ). Check all joints very carefully to ensure

no water intrusion can take place.

Roof Pitch

Model

F8F6

Figure 33

Flat to 6/12

6/12 to 12/12

Step10.UsingaFTF8-CTDRoundTermination:

F8F12

1. Hold the FTF8-CTD over top of last chimney

section (see Figure 34 ).

*Note: 2" clearance to combustibles required

in Canada.

2. Center inner slip section in inner flue pipe-

slip down.

3. Center outer locking section over outer flue

pipe. Push down until locking tabs are firmly

engaged.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

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