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43-079 (6) 41 DUNPHY DR BP-2020-0693 GIS#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map:Block:43 -079 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON Lot:-001 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A) Category:woodstove BUILDING PERMIT Permit# BP-2020-0693 Proiect# JS-2020-001179 Est.Cost: $5000.00 Fee: $40.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Const.Class: Contractor: License: Use Group: THE FIRE PLACE 99401 Lot Size(sg.ft.): 15376.68 Owner. KLEKOTKA KAREN J Zoning: Applicant. THE FIRE PLACE AT: 41 DUNPHY DR Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance: P O BOX 606 (413) 397-3463 O WC WHATELYMA01093 ISSUED ON.121412019 0:00:00 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK.-PAC[FIC ENERGY TS ALDERLEA AND CHIMNEY POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Wiring D.P.W. Building Inspector Underground: Service: Meter: Footings: Rough: Rough: House# Foundation: Driveway Final: Final: Final: Rough Frame: Gas: Fire Department Fireplace/Chimney: Rough: Oil: Insulation: Final: Smoke: Final: THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIOLATION OF ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. Certificate of Occupancy Signature: FeeType: Date Paid: Amount: Building 12/4/2019 0:00:00 $40.00 212 Main Street, Phone(413)587-1240, Fax: (413)587-1272 Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner City of Northampton Massachusetts s t DEPARTMENT OF BUILING 212 Main Street • M nicijfar- 'VES t� Northampton, MA 01060 �Sity DEC 3 2019 f 07 - of T OF N RTHAM bfNG INSF= TIONS TON.pAA SINGLE OR TWO FAMILY SOLID FUEL APPLIANCE MFT-ARPLI ATION FOR WOOD, COAL, PELLET,CORN,STRAW OR SIMILAR STOVES,OR FIREPLACES Check#V/1 0 7 AzIO l Please fill in all appropriate information 1. Name of Applicant : dugfQ S ljcc- //fesre c C. Address: /d 0 1 7 k 90 Telephone: ff i 2. Owner of Property Address: Contractor Telephone:Status of Applicant : Owner v 4. Type or Brand of Stove 5. UL Listing 6. Estimated Cost 7. Email : If applicant is not the homeowner:: Contractor name-7)00y43 Email Construction Supervisor's License Number ����� Expiration Date Home Improvement Contractor Registration Number F0q•77 Expiration Date All Applicants must complete a Workers Compensation Insurance Affidavit before we can issue a permit 8. Certification: I hearby certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. DATE: /'Zy APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE: //-�/� HOMEOWNER'S SIGNATURE L APPROVED L-S ) pDATE: �� I BUILDING OFFICIAL Installation Mobile Home r; Warning: Under no circumstances is this heater to be installed in a makeshift or"temporary" manner. a It may be fired only after the following conditions have been met. • DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. • DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM. CAUTION: Outside air supply must be used for Mobile Home installations(see Figure#4, Page 10.) Thestructural integrityof the mobile home floor, wall, and ceiling/roof We recommend that our woodburning hearth products be installed and serviced by must be maintained, professionals who are certified in the U.S.by the National Fireplace Institute®(NFI)as NFI woodburning Specialists or who are certified in Canada by Wood Energy Technical Training(WETT). BOTH CHIMNEY SYSTEM AND CONNECTOR MUST BE LISTEDTO:IN CANADA - ULC S-641 LISTED CONNECTOR AND ULC-S-629 LISTED CHIMNEY,IN USA - UL-103 HT LISTED CONNECTOR AND CHIMNEY Clearances — Mobile Home Clearances to combustible surfaces and materials are shown below in Figures#3. Clearances may be reduced with various heat insulating materials.Consult local fire codes and authorities for approval. NOTE: Longer chimney lengths and different pitch flashings may be used.All other parts listed must be installed (see Figure #4, Page 10). Install all components to the connector or chimney manufacturer's installation requirements. Consult your chimney supplier for installation advice. Minimum Clearances to Combustibles - Mobile Home DOUBLE WALL CONNECTOR 8" 203mm 22„ 8'1 18" 559mm �203mm 457mm 16" 406mr-rP/ 8' 28" 711 mm R03mm 080515-24 ALT5 9 ©PACIFIC ENERGY FIREPLACE lderlea PRODUCTS LTD. SPARK ARRESTOR RAIN CAP CHIMNEY T(914 mm) MINIMUM STORM COLLAR RADIATION SHIELD W ROOF FLASHING The chimney may incorporate an offset.To do this safely,all sections of listed connector, offset elbows and chimney section must be CHIMNEY SUPPORT screwed together by at least three MINIMUM 7'(2100 mm) sheet metal screws per joint.The CEILING HEIGHT chimney must be suitably supported by the chimney manufacturer's 55 1/4"(1403 mm) CHIMNEY CONNECTOR listed offset support. 48" (1219 mm) NON-COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR PROTECTOR HOODED VENT OR 90°ELBOW TURNED DOWN * 4"diameter air inlet with rodent screen / * If the crawl space is well ventilated it is not necessary to extend air inlet to outside lderlea PRODUCTSIFICENERGY FIREPLACE 10 080515-24 ALTS a Selkirk Chimney Systems (USA Only-See separate instructions for Canada) Installation • GSC -General Installation Instructions&overing wner's Maintenance Guide A MAJOR CAUSE OF CHIMNEY-RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS CHIMNEY BE IN- A WARN/NG STALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH [cause ure to follow these Installation Instructions could THESE INSTRUCTIONS. FIRE,CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING OR DEATH.If are unsure of Installation requirements, call the SELKIRK CHIMNEY SYSTEMS-MODELS,PART NAMES ANDne Number listed on the back of these instructions. NUMBERS Selkirk Chimney Systems(SCS)consist of the following Models-UT(Ultra fully enclosed at 2 inches minimum AIR SPACE clearance to combustibles. Temp),ST(Sure Temp),GT(Galva Temp),SG Plus and SSII, including framing lumber,drywall,plaster,plywood and other building mate- The complete part number is prefixed with the 10 size,in inches,followed rials classed as combustible.For support framing,see table on back page- by one or two letters identifying the system to which d belongs,followed AIRSPACEONLY by the actual part identifier. The minimum Gearance to Selkirk Chimney System pipe means AIR SPACE All accessory parts for the Selkirk Chimney System(all models)include a ONLY The 2 inch clearance to pipe,and the spaces around supports must not letter'T in the prefix and may be used with all Models unless otherwise be filled with any type of insulation.In attics with blown-in or batt insulation, indicatedthe chimney must either be fully enclosed or an Attic Insulation Shield must All Model UT,ST and GT chimney sections(straight lengths,tees,elbows) be used to create and maintain the proper minimum airspace. contain the letters'UT,'ST",and'GT,respectively in the prefix. SD'ESANDAPPLICATIONS All Model SG Plus chimney sections(straight lengths,tees,elbows)con- The Selkirk Chimney System is made in 5',6".7",6",10",12".and 14"sizes. lain the letters'GP'in the prefer. The four smaller saes conform to the current edition of ULA 03 Standard Type Fig.1,2,and 3 show the names and locations of commonly used chimney HT requirements.All seven sizes comply fully with the requirements of the 9th parts.These figures use only the last portion of the part number.The Edition of UL Standard 103.Chimneys installed in accordance with these complete part number is prefixed with I.D.size,followed by chimney model instructions will comply with national safety standards such as NFPA 31,54 and part number. and 211.The Selkirk Chimney System may be used forgas,wood and liquid fuel fired cloves,fireplace stoves,central furnaces,floor furnaces,steam and hot water boilers,unit heaters and water heaters.It may also be used for IMPORTANT:Chimney sizes 5",6",7 and 6"aro Type HT and carry a'T" masonry fireplaces, in the pan number,Larger sizes use an'S'in the part number. These Selkirk Chimney Systems are designed for gravity venting only.They FOR EXAMPLE are usable on any appliance having a power burner(such as oil furnace)ifthat Model UT appliance operates with neutral or negative draft at its outlet. Inside Diameter I 36'Pipe Length Non-residential appliances which may cause posftrw pressure in the chimney � —6 U T-36 should use a Selkirk Model PS or IPS system. The Selkirk Chimney Systems,sizes 10",12".14",are ideal for venting gas Model ST (natural and LP),#2 oil.and open front wood burning appliances. Inside Diameter I Insulated Tee �—8 S T-I T-__ DETAIL INSTRUCTION SHEETS Details for the installation of all chimney parts must be observed by refer- ti11 Models ring 10 other instructions as follows: Inside Diameter I Wall Support Kit Finish or Ceiling Supports',Connectors ........................S-1 �7T-W S K--- Fire Stops,Attic Insulation Shields'....... .....................S-2 Round Top%Flashing.Spark Arrester............... ...........13-3 NOTE:Use only Selkirk Chimney System Listed components Roof Support Package".Anchor Plate'..........................S-4 and accessories.Do not use pipe by itself or attempt to fabricate Insulated Tee',Wall Support Kit'...............................S-5 your own support or accessories. Insulated Elbow'.Interior Resupport'........... ...............S-5 CAUTION:IF YOU ARE BURNING COAL Firestop I Joist Shield'.......................................S-7 Some types of coal in certain designs of stoves may,in rare instances. Support Box'............................ .................S-9 cause corrosion of the inner parts ofthe Selkirk Chimney System.Inspectand 'if you are installing any of these parts in packages marked*,you should clean your chimney frequently to keep il free of coal,ash and soot deposits. receive the proper instructions in the package.You may also request a Also see"Sizes and Applications"section.If damage to the flue is observed, complete set of instructions tram yow dealer.This sheet of general inslruc- contact your Selkirk dealer or Selkirk Customer Service(1-600-992-VENT) tions is furnished with all UL listed chimney supports.It covers important with a description of your chimney problem, safety precautions in the installation,operation and maintenance of your The Selkirk Chimney System is not recommended if you are burning ocean appliance and chimney.Anyone installing a chimney should review this driftwood.The salt in this wood may rause product failure. sheet as well as those fumished with the other parts of the chimney system.Selkirk chimney parts LISTED and produced under the Factory In- MINIMUM CLEARANCE spection and Follow-Up program of Underwriters'Laboratories,Inc.carry the Where installed within buildings,the Selkirk Chimney System may be LISTING MARK illustrated here. SPECIAL VJARNING ONCELLULOSE INSULATION Cellulose insulation in direct contact with a hot chimney can ignite and smolder.and can set fire to ordinary wood Iraming �� LIST E materials.The AIR SPACE ONLY precaution applies to all blown-in or loose fill insulations,but is especi Ily applicable to cellulose Insulation,which may he made from old newspapers or other cellulose materials.The Attic Insulation Shield 'a suitable enclosure with appropriate tire stops must be used to keep all insulation the proper distance away from the chimney. ASELKIRK. 3050 Corporate Exchange Blvd.SE,Grand Rapids,MI 49512 1-800-433-6341 SELKIRK CORPORATION Routs Top(CT)— Round Top(CT) Storm Collar(SC)— Flashing 1AF)or(TF) mn Chiey Pipe /Roof Shield vft TF Storm CONer(SC) Interior Resupport 0R) Full End—e or Attic Attic Insulation shield Area Locking Band(LB) or Screws —Chimney Pipe Inswaled Elbow lEL) \Firestop'Joiet ShmId(JS) Belau Fnamng MA10MUd FSET Maximum iidined Length —Attic Insulation Shield(AIS) AT3D' _a6"unless resuprorted at SLE 46'intervals Fire Stop/Joist Shield(JS)— Opening Framed On 30' —Full Enclosure, All Four Sides 2'kMnimum Air Space Clearance Insulated Elbow(EL) Locking Band(LB) or Screws CHIMNEYAMJSTBE ENCLOSED —Finish sup,,.,iFSP or Ceiling support(CS�) Chimney Pipe FIG 3 THIRTY DEGREE OFFSET WITH ENCLOSURE AT 2" Finish Support(FSP)or CLEARANCE(MAXIMUM OF TV40 SEPARATE OFFSETS PER SYSTEM) Ceiling Support(CSP) WHEN INSTALLING YOUR CHIMNEYAND WOODBURNING STOVE OR Dripless Smoke Pipe Adapter— FIREPLACE SYSTEM,REMEMBER... (DSA)or toSAC) SAFETY FIRST 6',7',It.only or 5'14'Chimney You may well have a basic knowledge of carpentry and the use of hand Plpe Adapter(CPA) tools.However it is important that you also review the rules of safety on FIG1 VERTICAL CHIMNEY THROUGH ONE the following pages.If you have any doubt about your ability to complete STORYANDATTIC your installation in a workmanlike manner,you should arrange for a profes- sional installation. RULES FORSAFETYDURING INSTALLATION 1.React all installation sheets.Look for them in the cartons,or ask your dealer for a complete set or download from www.Selkirkinc.com.Keep the —Wall WH Band( ) instructions handy and save them for future reference. Combustible Wall— Every 8 Feet If 2.Check your local building or fire code for all requirements affecting the Not Enclosed fuel-bumirlg appliance and its chimney. — Locking Bands 3.Obtain a building permil for both the appliance and the chimney.Contact Use Useon All Joints local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection in your area. Max Chimney Height 4.Be very careful around electrical wiring and be sure it is secured at least 50 Feet 5",6',7'8'Size 2 inches away from any part of the chimney.If wiring must be relocated, 40 Feet 10',12",14"Size hire a professional electrician. Min.Clearance 5,Be sure that ladders are in good condition and always rest on a level firm To Combustibles Full Enclosure surface. n Recommended 8.Wear cut resistant gloves when handling sheet metal parts with sharp Both Indoors edges. and Outdoors 7.Be sure that electrically powered tools are property grounded Min.Thru Wall 4-112" I CHIMNEY HEIGHTAND SIZE Selkirk These instructions contain a'Selector Char so you can pick the exact Chimney Insulated Tee(IT) combination of length increments.A chimney for one or more gas appli- Section ances must conform to size and height recommendations in the"Selkirk Gas Wall Thimble Wall Support Ka(WSK) Vent and Chimney Sizing Handbook'Heights above the roof as given in the fWT)Shield/ next paragraph are minimum;greater heights may be needed for reasons given Wall Thimble(IWD Capped Cleanout and Before beginning installation of the chimney,be sure that the selected size Face Plate Retainers is adequate for the appliance and the selected height of the Chimney Lag Screws Brace Round Top temllnation is high enough to conform to building code require- Into Structure ments.Chimneys are required to extend at least 3 feet above the highest point where they pass through the roof of a building,and at least two feet pad higher than any portion of a building within 10 feet.(National Fire Protection FIG 2 INSULATED TEE THROUGH Association Standards Nos,31,54,and 211.)See Fig.4. COMBUSTIBLE WALL {..its- .a FRAMING DIMENSIONS FOR SELKIRK CHIMNEY SYSTEMS 2 FT. 3.Appliance Support,with the Selkirk Chimney System starting at the TO MAINTAIN 2 INCH AIR SPACE CLEARANCE _2F - - - appliance outlet.This is permissible if this method is shown in the appliance instructions,or with masonry fireplaces. CHIMNEY SIZE:(Inside Diem.) 6" 6" 7" all 1101• 12" 14" 2 FT 4.Well Support with Insulated Tee.See Sheet S-5. TYPE HT TWE HT TYPE HT TYPE HT TYPE HT TYPE HT TYPE HT 10 FT. 5.Support Box.See Sheet 5-8. 6.Proper lateral support s also necessary and may be provided by wall EILINGOR FINISHSUPPORT• 11-14'X11-1/4' 12-1/4'X12-1/4' 13-1/4'X13114' 14-14'X14-1/4' 16-1/4'X164/4- 18-1/4°X18-1/4' 20-1/4'X20.114' bands,firestops,roof braces and/or all the supports listed above.Maxi- mum spacing between components providing lateral support 6 8 fl(See sheets S-2,S-3,and S-5). CEILING PENETRATIONS' 11'X 1P 12"X 12' 13-X 13' 14'X 14" 16"X 16' 18"X 18' 20'X 20' -t - Because of thermal expansion problems,only one of these support meth- FLOOR OPENINGS' •• •. .. .• .• ., „ T ods should be used for a vertical installation.For example:Do Not use both ROOFOPENINGS• •• •• •• •• •• •- 3FT. a ceiling support and a roof support for the same chimney. WALLOPENINGS• •• •• •• •• •• 7 OBSERVE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AND SLOPE FOR CONNECTOR OR SMOKE PIPE All framing dimensions may be up to 12"more,but not less than the above values.Check support dimensions before using. Fig.4 RULES FOR CHIMNEY The connector or smoke pipe is the sheet metal pipe between the appliance HEIGHT ABOVE THE ROOF and the chimney.Different types of fuels and appliances have different CHOOSING YOUR HEATING APPLIANCE connector clearances to combustible walls and ceilings.These clearances There are three important rules for selecting a woodburning stove,fire- will be shown in the appliance instructions, place or heater. Whatever clearances and connector arrangements are shown in the appli- MAXIMUM HEIGHT(OR LENGTH)OF CHIMNEY FOR SUPPORTS ante instructions,must be followed rather than the arbitrary 18 inch dimen- FIRST Look for a label or nameplate attached to the appliance which bears Sion.This is important it tests have shown that more than 18 inches clear- SME the mark or name of a well-known safety testing organization*or labom. once is necessary,or if the location of the stove or heater necessitates 5",6 7",8" 10",12",14" tory. more clearance.See Fig.5. SUPPORTTWE PART NO. FEETOF FEET OF SECOND Don't buy an appliance which is bigger than necessary. Combustible materials include such things as framing lumber,plywood, CHIMNEY CHIMNEY THIRD Look or ask for complete installation,operating and mainte- drywall(sheet rock.plaster board,lath and plaster,gypsum board)and ANCHOR PLATE AP 85 85 nance instructions for the appliance.If you can't get these.buy one that also furniture and curtains.Building insulation of any kind,including batts, FINISH OR CEILING SUPPORT FSP,CSP 50 50 gives you ail these very important details. foams,boards and especially loose fill cellulose fiber,must also be kept INSULATED TEE R 50 40 'Such as Underwriters Laboratories,Inc.or Intertek Testing Services. away from the chimney in the same manner as combustible materials. WALL SUPPORT KIT WSK 50 40 APPLIANCE SAFETY 1rc 1-king ROOF SUPPORT(A) RSP 30 30 Be sure to follow all details of the instructions for your solid fuel burning Fyn o bfd.xn, INTERIOR RESUPPORT R 18 /8 appliance.You should give preference to the purchase of an appliance ; f cmara� SUPPORTBOX SB 20 which either has a label or includes detailed instructions showing all re- I f - quired clearances to floor and walls.If necessary,these clearances may i be reduced by use of a tested and"Listed"(by UL,for example)protection f NOTE:(A) 20 feet of chimney may be suspended below a roof support with all system,or by one of the methods described in NFPA Standard 211, pints securely threaded,using locking bands or screws For the chimney connector,the appliance instructions take prece- dence over the 18 inch clearance shown in these instructions(or in See Note building codes).The 18 inch minimum clearance dimension applies only If 8ebw CeiFng Support there is no other information for the connector. F,1I vv1 pph . (FSP)(CSP) Instructions For CHIMNEY PIPE LENGTH SELECTOR HART When protecting walls or ceilings from the heat of a connector,be sure to ciaa,ance a Dripess smoke Poe Lenp 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 Ra<tryM 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 leave at least a 1 inch ventilated air space between the protection material 78t Given,Use papa Adapter Total err.4 %i0- 41< 714 103/. 161: 221,4 341. 46% Total ucdw4 N.ax 414 71'4 1015 1614 221. 3414 4611 and combustible construction.It is ineffective and possibly dangerous to fDSA SO=SAC) Ft.In. inches Ft. In. Indies appy ordinary brick,or any similar dense material directly to a wood framed NUMBER OF CHIMNEY PIPE SECTIONS NJMBER OF CI'MR•EY PIPE SECTIONS wail for the purpose of reducing safe clearances. FdlovrApgiance Irefrucaora Far -4314 43/4 1 9 21/4 1101/4 1 2 EACH SOLID FUEL APPLIANCE SHOULD HAVE ITS OWN CHIMNEY Clearance.If Connect.,(0, Not Gven,Use -73(4 7314 1 9 81/4 1161/4 1 2 'Stoves of air-tight or controlled combustion design may be difficult to smoke Pipe) 18- -103/4 103/4 1 10 81/4 1281/4 1 2 operate if some other appliance is connected to the same chimney. Dnp-Free Cap on Cleanout Tee 1f2 1212 1 1 GF-7- 115 1 3 'Open front.freestanding or built-in fireplaces may need all the draft NOTE: a­m.ova-ift. re.18 i•0--1. NOT- ­ 1 43/4 163/4 1 10 1 121 1 3 produced by a minimum height of chimney.Interconnecting them or their v.rooiw,.,.�w•."o-.g re.n svpr.n Trio s.Proe K.�.ya.t.a.M,n.n.•.v.moa 1 612 1812 1 1 10 7 127 1 3 chimney with another appliance may be prohibited by their instructions and o.r...cro,a"e.,vays m.U-st,.w -ry n.tµsa.smrt..Wft mar ,4 w.1 ppe. 1 103/4 22 3/4 1 11 8114 1401/4 3 may cause smoking problems. RG 5 CONNECTOR CLEARANCES 12 7 151 1 3 Neverconnect agas-burning appliance into a chimney for any woodburning 1 111/4 231/4 1 1 1 2103/4 343/4 1 131 151 1 3 Stove,heater or fireplace.This is extremely dangerous because a chimney Passing a bare smoke pipe or connedorofa wood burning appliance through blocked with creosote(or anything else)may cause the connected gas a combustible stud wall is not recommended,as the entire inside of the wall 2 11 1/4 351/4 1 1 1 13 7 1 163 1 1 3 appliance to produce poisonous carbon monoxide. must be cut away to get 18 inch clearance(usually at least a 40 inch circle). 31 3912 1 14 7 175 1 3 'For these and other reasons,don't ever inter-connect your solid fuel Wherever possible.locate the Selkirk Chimney to avoid penetrating a"It with 3 6112 421/2 1 1 11 7 139 4 appliance with anything else,not even another solid fuel appliance.There a single wall connector.Besides following the appliance instructions for con- i 9 12 45 12 1 1 12 11 3/ 155 314 1 4 are simply too many things that can go wrong if you do. netters,other rules forsolid fuel appliance connectors are: 3 10314 463/4 1 13 5 3/4 1613/4 1 4 4 21/4 501/4 1 J 1 1 7 187 4 GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1.Never enclose vertical single wall pipe,even at 18 inches clearance. 4 312 51 121 6 113/4 2033/4 1 4 A correct easily-maintained chimney installation has five important parts: 2.Never run it through ceilings or floors,or windows. 4 3112 51 12 1 1 17 5314 209 314 1 4 1.PToper support,both vertical and lateral,with access for inspection and 3.Don't use single wall pipe outdoors. 4 6 12 5412 1 1 4221 3/4 1 q maintenance. 4.Always secure all single wall pipe joints with at least 3 screws. 2.Adequate clearance to combustible materials for single wall connector 5.Obtain proper attachment pads for the appliance end and for the entry 4 9 12 5712 1 1 14 53/4 1733/4 5 or smoke pipe. to the chimney.See the Selkirk Chimney System catalog forthe proper 5 312 6312 1 1 16 4121 19612 1 5 3.AIR SPACE clearance of 2 inches for insulated chimney parts. size Dripless Smoke Pipe Adapter(DSA)or(DSAC),orChimney Pipe Adap- 5 9112 6912 1 1 19 5 3/41233 3/4 5 4.All vertical intermediate ceiling or floor penetrations completely framed for(CPA). 691/2 2 21 4 v2 256 12 1 5 and firestopped with specified chimney parts. 6.Locate and support the connector to avoid accidental contact or dam- 6 9 W 811/2 1 1 4 1r2 268 12 1 5 5.All connector and chimney joints completely secured against unlocking age. 7 21/4 861/4 1 2 17 411,12 20812 6 with three screws or with locking bands.See diagram for screw location. 7.Caps or plugs for tees should be secured against falling out and de- signed so they can't leak creosote or rain. 7 81/4 921/4 1 2 19 31/4 231 1/4 1 6 PROPER SUPPORT S.Heavy weight single wall pipe lasts longer Use 24 gauge if possible. 7 81/4 921/4 2 4 12 280 12 6 Vertical chimneys may be supported in these ways: 9.Porcelain enamel G the best high temperature protective finish but re- 7 9 12 93 12 2 25 31/4 3031/4 1 6 1.Ceiling Support with all chimney stacked above.See sheet S-1. quires careful handling and may be difficult to assemble securely except in 18 1 110414 1 2 26 3 1/4 315 1/4 1 6 2.Roof Support,with one or more lengths suspended below and with total a vertical position and could produce noxious odors if overheated. height limits depending on factors such as roof pdch and height.See sheet 1e.Galvanized steel pipe is no better than plain black or}added steel S-4. 0015/10-0-12 which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote.The creosote because the galvanized zinc coating is ineffective once it has been over- ' Attic Insulation vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. 11.Op. Attic _vr n Shield(AIS) 1 As a result,creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining.When ignited, 11.Operating the stove,heater or fireplace when the connector is red hot rte- ____f _ Enclosure_ i this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. is very dangerous.This indicates overfiring or a chimney fife.Slop firing, Y" ✓-2' kMnimum Clearance close the dampers,let things cool off,and keep watching for problems on f nearby walls and furnishings. �� + ) Back-Up elknk CM With coal which can bum with a smoky fire,this smoke also condenses in 12.The slope of the horizontal portion of a connector of 1/4 inch per foot is v^ G7 Maximum Strip �iDe the chimney to form soot. sometimes a building code requirement.This slope will have little effect on r v^ Insulation safety or appliance operation.If the connector is vertical,it should be Nail Flanges vfi Ei Heght 10° ✓ The chimney shouts be inspected at least once every 2 weeks during the installed with the crimped end down.If it can be sloped between the stove To Framing Gi Y3 Above Framing heating season to determine if a creosote or soot buildup has occurred. and chimney,use 45 degree one piece leakproof elbows(such as the \ ✓ r ; If creosote or soot has accumulated,it should be removed to reduce the contgat d type).and try to maintain sufficient slope so that any conden- r^ Gl 3 L f E risk of chimney fire. sate liquid runs back toward the appliance.To keep liquids from coming out connector joints,the small(or crimped)end should always be dr wn-ri yt Ceiling a Fire Stopf Joist Creosote causes many problems.Some are visible while others are not.It toward the stove or fireplace. �� �� SMeld(JS) 1 2-Minimum Clearance can make trouble A: CLEARANCES FOR SELKIRK CHIMNEY SYSTEM INSULATED rG. G7 Stdewall material may be EnGoeure 1.R runs down the outside of the pipe to damage the finish on the PIPE r r l mor readty supponetl using Dry Walt metal. Selkirk J back-up smw at upper arcJ Plywood.Etc. 2.It drips out of joints,damaging floors or furnishings. All insulated Selkirk Chimney Systems'gas-carrying chimney parts Chimney �� ^ Fire Stopt Joist Shield(JS) lower ends of an enclosure. 3.It plugs up the chimney to cause poor combustion,smoking,soiling walls Section FIG T FIRE STOP/JOIST SHIELD(JS)WITH and'Indoor air pollution. are marked with important safety information confirming minimum FULL ENCLOSURE airspace clearance to combustibles.This minimum airspace clear- FIG a FIRE STOP I JOIST SHIELD(JS)USED securely twist locked together.The diagram,Fig.8,illustrates these points. 4.h catches fire in the chimney to cause possible chimney damage and WITH ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD damage to your home. rials tom overheating in is important g order to keep combustible mate- If you see deposits more than 1/16 inch thick,clean all of the chimney parts mals from overheating antl creating a firesliblehazard.Never fill required If the enclosure d exterior,without penetration e s the building enclosure, Screws h ticking Dards are needed to prevent accidental disengagement mechanically.This means using brushes,scraping or equivalent.Don't airspace with insulation e ov or even noncombustible material,since such wall bends soothe be used to heeprovide the necessary lateral stability. during chimney cleaning,and to reinforce the chimney whenever it is start a chimney firel With only slight deposits,try a hot fire to see lithe black actions could cause overheating.It you are uncertain abouts particu- Regardless of the benefits of the exterior enclosure,better chimney a� outdoors,along wags,or above the roof. deposits change to light ash or fall down the chimney.You can hear the lar installation,contact Selkirk at the number referenced at the end appliance operation will be obtained if the chimney is located entirely inside sound of falling deposits when temperature conditions are right.After. of Mese instructions. the heated part of the building(except of course for the part above the wards reinspect the chimney and the inside of the appliance for deposits. root). I Female End-Outer Wall Do not use chemical cleaners,they may corrode the inside of the chimney. They may or may not prevent or remove creosote.When they are used Such parts as Fire Stops and ceiling supports are intended to be attached Enclosures ofordinary wood framing with gypsum drywall or plywood Ilse Minimum 3 Suews together with a hot fire,it is probably the fire that is doing the work. wallsmaybebuilt only in one and two-family dwellings.For other types ofdirectly to the framing or to ceiling,u Mors.These esigned awhich are in Per Joint Depending on the rate of buildup,as you edam what a going on in the codtecl with wood or other combustibles,are designed andtestedtouildingsmultiple occupancies or high rise construction,additional fire chimney,you can adjust your cleaning schedule. assure that they do not overheat at points of contact. resistance is required for enclosures as follows: Use 1/a'DIl Here for If you have any doubts about your ability to clean the chimney,or it the A factory-built chimneymaf extends through any zone above mat on which irextr1' deposits are very heavy arts hard to remove,call a professional chimney The instruction sheets for individual parts antl the table on the back page the connected appliance is located is to be provided with an enclosure Sta,Ne is Stall Suety swee .Do not t to bum them off. give proper framing dimensions,which in tum define the proper clearance. having a file resistance rating equal to or greater than that of the Mor or FIGa DRILLING P ryWherever these instructions illustrate the use of a required spaces or fire roof assemblies through which it passes. DIAGRAMstop.the purpose of the part le to maintain and assure the proper clear- (Closeup,Cross-Section112 inch Rdoesn't matter how careful you are with loading,fuel wood selection or ance. Even with a fire resistance rated enclosure,the use of Fire Stops al of Chimney Joinll _L drag control,you should observe the above precautions with any wood every floor level is recommended to stabilize the chimney and to retard stove or chimney installationRemember that the most important clearance requirement is that it must be possible fire spread external to the chimney. Male End-Outer Wall CHIMNEY FIRES AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM AIRSPACE. CAUTION:Do Not Drift Your Selkirk Chimney System is not intended or designed for use as a FIRe Also he More Than 112"Deep combustion or fire chamber.it leery easy to over fire your woodbumug appliance ENCLOSURE:Interior or exterior residential chimneys should be enclosed (See Also Street S-2) with kindling,scrap lumber,brush or any fast burning fuel.This can produce where they extend through closets.storage areas,or habitable spaces A fire stop is any part ofthe building structure which prevents the spread of a flames and high temperatures all the way up the chimney.and may cause where the surface of the chimney could be contacted by persons or fire or circulation of air.Where a Selkirk Chimney System is enclosed and chimneydamage. combustible materials.The space between the enclosure and chimney treated at 2"clearance,a Firestop/Joist Shield(JS)or Fire StopNVall Spacer Warning:The chimney pipe and its fittings must be assembled with metal-to- If you see your appliance or the smoke pipe glowing red,you are risking should be at least the required 2"minimum airspace clearance to combus- is the proper firesto to use at eve floor.Part"JS'ma be used with all metal joints as furnished.Do not use tape or any sealing compound(such as (WS) P ty Y chimney damage,or a fire.The creosote may be burning inside the chines tibias.(SEE SHEETS-2 FOR PROPER USE OF FIRESTOPS IN AN ENCLO- Selkirk ChimneySystem models.Part`yV5°may be used one with Model tar,mastic,parry or silicone)at me outer joints.Sealers in the joints may Y y g p,you are either overfiring or there SURE).Enclosures may be built of ordinary drywall or plywood at the y y y cause the insulation to accumulate moisture and will cause corrosion or freez- ne.If our see flames corrin out the to required minimum of 2 INCHES AIR SPACE CLEARANCE.While property SSB. is a chimney fire. q D DIY snit failures. installed firestops or supports help maintain the necessary clearances to If the enclosure or space around the chimney is larger than usual,or CAUTION:DO NOT USE SELKIRK CHIMNEY SYSTEM PIPE WITH DAM- If the fire in your heater has gotten out of control,or if you suspect a combustibles at ceilings oreoist areas,there are no special parts to mairdain AGED ENDS clearance to inside surfaces of walls or enclosures;therefore,the budder around t in shape.attach galvanized metal plates 28 gauge of heavier all chimney fire for any reason,follow these steps: and(he chimney installer should take all necessary precautions to assure around the edges of the Fire Slop/Joist Shield(JS)or Firestop/Wafl Spacer Both me inner and outer pipe must join properly to avoid leakage and that tits 2 inch minimum Gearance or more is maintained. (WS)as necessary.These should be wide enough so that when installed, accidental disengagement.Slight eccentricity of the inner pipe will not 1.Immediately close all campers and/or air entrance openings to your the gap is closed to vertical air circulation around the chimney and the pipe affect operation provided that the joint goes together completely.Minor appliance.This includes doors on Franklin type stoves.Block off fireplace is securely spaced and centered. dents or irregularity of the outer pipe will not have any perceptible effect on openings. In unoccupied attics,it is very important to be sure that blown-in or other temperature safety. 2.Alert your family to the possible danger. insulation does not come in contact with the chimney.A full enclosure built For firestoppirg to be hilly effective,all ceiling and floor penetrations should CHI3.Inspect your appliance and chimney surroundings for possible fire.If in in the attic should extend to the roof;however,it need only be finished well be fully framed and closed on all four vertical sides.This Raining helps The need NAND MAINTENANCE 4.Do alert your fire department. enough to keep insulation and stored furnishings away from the chimney. delay horizontal spread of fire and controls unnecessary horizontal air The need fir chimney maintenance depends c the kind a appliance and 4.Do not continue to use your appliance until a and your chimney have Ila full enclosure is not built,an Attic Insulation Shield(AIS)MUST be used. leakage through intemnediate floors. how it is operated.Gas and oil-Doming appliances may need very little,lout been thoroughly inspected.Overheating can cause metal parts to expand, See Fig.6. wood and coal-burring appliances may need a great deal of chimney buckle and crack.If you are not certain,have a qualified heating person CHIMNEY JOINT SECURITY maintenance.Open front fireplaces without doors usually dilute their smoke disassemble all parts so they can be inspected and replaced. A chimney enclosure is also highly recommended for any outdoor.exterior- All Selkirk chimney joints must be reinforced with either of 2 choices with large amounts of air.Thus the buildup of chimney deposits is generally 5.Do not use sale or water on the fire in your appliance.Salt is corrosive mounted chimney located outside of the building wall.This enclosure can i.Locking Bands(LB).These are furnished with pipe and elbows. very low."Air fight"or controlled draft wood stoves and heaters produce and water will cause a dangerous steam explosion.You might be able to be helpful in reducing internal condensation,creosote build-up and metal or dense smoke if they are loaded for long duration or overnight fires,arid can control the fire by using ashes,sand or baking sodasince baking soda is deterioration.Also the enclosure,by protecting the chimney from cold 2.Stainless steel sheet metal screws(3 minimum)per)omt,these are an rapidly produce heavy.thick creosote deposits.it is possible,by having a an ingredient used for dry chemical fire extinguishers. outdoor temperatures,may improve draft and appliance operationoptional extra. short duration daily hot fire,to burn off these deposits or prevent them from 6.After a chimney fire,when 4 is safe to do so.check internal locations building up to dangerous levels.This takes skillful operation and an appre- such as the attic and under the roof and keep watching for two or three At the upper end of this outdoor enclosure,the chimney should be flashed The stainless steel sheet metal screws,size 08 x 1/2"must be evenly ciation of how to get the correct temperature. hours.There may be delayed smoldering and subsequent ignition.even if with the flashing/storm collar termination shown in Sheet S-3, spaced around the joint and 1/2 inch above the joint separation.Before CREOSOTEAND SOOT FORMATIONAND NEED FOR REMOVAL the fire inside the chimney has been controlled. installing either the screws or the Locking Band,the joint should be When wood is burned slowly,tt produces far and other organic vapors, }.� �..'r.J ':Yo- _ ix l..f c.F a .,�.s.p,...F:.Y�,t►'-`: .- -. _ -)i4 _.]F.:.v.y: