17C-061 (6) 181 CHESTNUT ST BP-2022-0063
GIS#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Map:Block: 17C-061 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Lot:-001 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
Category:chimney rebuild BUILDING PERMIT
Permit# BP-2022-0063
Project# JS-2022-000114
Est.Cost: $8999.30
Fee:$65.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const.Class: Contractor: License:
Use Group: CORY MCGILL DBA DONE RIGHT CHIMNEY SERVICES
107658
Lot Size(sq.ft.): 27704.16 Owner: HOLLENDER GABRIELLE
Zoning: URA(100)/ Applicant: CORY MCGILL DBA DONE RIGHT CHIMNEY SERVICES
AT: 181 CHESTNUT ST
Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance:
PO BOX 1054 (413) 340-1399
WILLIAMSBURGMA01096 ISSUED ON:7/20/20210:00:00
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:REPAIR EXISTING CHIMNEY#1 & INSTALL
INSULATED STAINLESS CHIMNEY LINER CONNECTING TO EXISTING BOILER. TEAR DOWN
CHIMNEY#2 & DISPOSE OF MATERIALS
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.
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Certificate of Occupancy Signature . • ' I,+ i i
FeeTvpe: Date Paid: Amount:
212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240, Fax:(413)587-1272
Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner
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— E.1 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Board of Building Regulations and Standards FOR
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_ ,, Massachusetts State Building Code,780 CMR USE
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L g Permit Application To Construct,Repair,Renovate Or Demolish a Revised Mar 2011
F. (r One-or Two Family Dwelling
v rti— This Section For Official Use Only
____ _____l i tauj -erttiit Number:8P•2OZ •OO6 3 Date Applied: 7 lig(zeal_ ri
Building Official(Print Name) Signature Date
SECTION 1: SITE INFORMATION
1.1 Property Address: 1.2 Assessors Map&Parcel Numbers
181 Chestnut Street 17C. -061
1.1 a Is this an accepted street?yes no Map Number Parcel Number
1.3 Zoning Information: 1.4 Property Dimensions:
Zoning District Proposed Use Lot Area(sq ft) Frontage(ft)
1.5 Building Setbacks(ft)
Front Yard Side Yards Rear Yard
Required Provided Required Provided Required Provided
1.6 Water Supply:(M.G.L c.40,§54) 1.7 Flood Zone Information: 1.8 Sewage Disposal System:
FlooPublic 0 Private 0 Zone: — Outside if yes
Zone? Municipal 0 On site disposal system 0
Check ifyes0
SECTION 2: PROPERTY OWNERSHIP'
2.1 Owner'of Record:
Gabrielle Hollender Northampton, MA 01062
Name(Print) City,State,ZIP
181 Chestnut Street (413) 585-8014 ghollender@gmail.com
No.and Street ' Telephone Email Address
SECTION 3:DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK'-(check all that apply)
New Construction 0 Existing Building 0 Owner-Occupied 0 Repairs(s) 0 Alteration(s) ❑ Addition 0
Demolition El Accessory Bldg.0 Number of Units Other El Specify:Chimney Relining
Brief Description of Proposed Work":
Repair masonry chimney#1 and install an insulated stainless steel chimney liner connecting to existing boiler,after completing
a Level 2 Inspection to comply with NFPA 211 Standards and IRC.
To tear down Chimney#2 and dispose of materials-this does not include residing where the chimney was.
SECTION 4:ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Item Estimated Costs: Official Use Only
(Labor and Materials)
1.Building $ 8,999.30 1. Building Permit Fee: $ Indicate how fee is determined:
2.Electrical $ ❑Standard City/Town Application Fee
❑Total Project Cost"(Item 6)x multiplier x
3.Plumbing $ 2. Other Fees: $
4.Mechanical (HVAC) $ List:
5.Mechanical (Fire $ Total All Fees:$ et
pry
Check No.151 Check Amount: Cash Amount:
6.Total Project Cost: $ 8,999.30 0 Paid in Full 0 Outstanding Balance Due:
SECTION 5: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
5.1 Construction Supervisor License(CSL) CS-107568 05/25/2023
Cory McGill License Number Expiration Date
Name of CSL Holder
P.O. Box 1054 List CSL Type(see below) U
No.and Street Type Description
U Unrestricted(Buildings up to 35,000 Cu.ft.)
Williamsburg, Ma 01096
R Restricted 1&2 Family Dwelling
City/Town,State,ZIP M Masonry
RC Roofing Covering
WS Window and Siding
SF Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
413-340-1399 Donerightchimneyservices@gmaitcom I Insulation
Telephone Email address D Demolition
5.2 Registered Home Improvement Contractor(HIC)
Cory McGill 178722 08/27/2022
1[1C Registration Number Expiration Date
HIC Company Name or HIC Registrant Name
P.O. Box 1054 Donerightchimneyservices@gmail.com
No.and Street
Williamsburg, Ma 01096
413-340-1399 Email address
City/Town,State,ZIP Telephone
SECTION 6:WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.G.L.c.152.§ 25C(6))
Workers Compensation Insurance affidavit must be completed and submitted with this application. Failure to provide
this affidavit will result in the denial of the Issuance of the building permit.
Signed Affidavit Attached? Yes No 0
SECTION 7a: OWNER AUTHORIZATION TO BE COMPLETED WHEN
OWNER'S AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT
I,as Owner of the subject property,hereby authorize Cory McGill
to act on my behalf,in all matters •lativeetQto work a ri by this building permit application.
Gabrielle Hollender / Tr, 7 It �i
Print Owner's Name(Electronic Signature) Dat
SECTION 7b:OWNER!OR AUTHORIZED AGENT DECLARATION
By entering my name below,I hereby attest under the pains and penalties of perjury that all of the information
contained in this application is a and accurate to the best of my knowledge and understandin .
Cory McGill kitC __
Print Owner's or Authorized A ent's Name(Electronic Signature) Date
NOTES:
1. An Owner who Obtains a building permit to do his/her own work,or an owner who hires an unregistered contractor
(not registered in the Home Improvement Contractor(HIC)Program),will not have access to the arbitration
program or guaranty fund under M.G.L.c. 142A.Other important information on the HIC Program can be found at
www.mass.gov/oca Information on the Construction Supervisor License can be found at www.mass.nov/dns
2. When substantial work is planned,provide the information below:
Total floor area(sq.ft.) (including garage,finished basement/attics,decks or porch)
Gross living area(sq.ft.) Habitable room count
Number of fireplaces Number of bedrooms
Number of bathrooms Number of half/baths
Type of heating system Number of decks/porches
Type of cooling system Enclosed Open
3. "Total Project Square Footage"may be substituted for"Total Project Cost"
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
1 Congress Street,Suite 100
Boston,MA 02114-2017
www.mass.gov/dia
'Workers'Compensation Insurance Affidavit:Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers.
TO BE FILED WITH THE PERMITTING AUTHORITY.
Applicant Information Please Print Legibly
Name (Business/Organization/Individual): Done Right Chimney
Address: P.O. Box 1054, 45 Main Street, Unit B
cityistate/zip:Williamsburg, Ma 01096 Phone#:413-340-1399
Are you an employer?Check the appropriate box: Type of project(required):
1.®I am a employer with 1 employees(full and/or part-time).* 7. ❑New construction
2.0 I am a sole proprietor or partnership and have no employees working for me in 8. ❑Remodeling
any capacity.[No workers'comp.insurance required.]
3.0 I am a homeowner doing all work myself.[No workers'comp.insurance required.]t
9. Demolition
10[]Building addition
4.0 I am a homeowner and will be hiring contractors to conduct all work on my property. I will
ensure that all contractors either have workers'compensation insurance or are sole 11.0 Electrical repairs or additions
proprietors with no employees, 12.1:Plumbing repairs or additions
5.0 I am a general contractor and I have hired the sub-contractors listed on the attached sheet. 13.0Roof repairs
These sub-contractors have employees and have workers'comp.insurance.*
6.0 We area corporation and its officers have exercised their right of exemption per MGL c.
14.❑x Other Chimney Relining
152,§1(4),and we have no employees.[No workers'comp.insurance required.)
*Any applicant that checks box#1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers'compensation policy infurmation.
t Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they are doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new affidavit indicating such.
tContractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub-contractors and state whether or not those entities have
employees. If the sub-contractors have employees,they must provide their workers'comp.policy number.
I ant an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site
information.
Insurance Company Name: Atlantic Charter Insurance Company
Policy#or Self-ins.Lic.#: WCV 01525600 Expiration Date: 06/28/2022
Job Site Address: 181 Chestnut Street City/State/Zip: Northampton, MA 01062
Attach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page(showing the policy number and expiration date).
Failure to secure coverage as required under MGL c. 152,§25A is a criminal violation punishable by a fine up to$1,500.00
and/or one-year imprisonment,as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine of up to$250.00 a
day against the violator.A copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of Investigations of the PTA for insurance
coverage verification.
I do hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct
Signature: Date: 1/10/P'`
Phone#: 4 -340-1399
Official use only. Do not write in this area,to be completed by city or town official.
City or Town: Permit/License#
Issuing Authority(circle one):
1.Board of Health 2.Building Department 3.City/Town CIerk 4.Electrical Inspector 5.Plumbing Inspector
6.Other
Contact Person: Phone#:
City of Northampton 212 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Solid Waste Disposal Affidavit
In accordance of the provisions of MGL c 40, S54, I acknowledge that as
a condition of the building permit all debris resulting from the construction
activity governed by this Building Permit shall be disposed of in a properly
licensed solid waste disposal facility, as defined by MGL c 111 , S 150A.
Address of the work: 181 Chestnut Street
The debris will be transported by: Done Right Chimney
The debris will be received by: Valley Recycling
Building permit number:
Name of Permit Applicant Cory McGill dba Done Right Chimney
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Date Sign6ture of Permit Applicant
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Phone:888-900-8106
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New England Supply STAINLESS STEEL CHIMNEY LINERS PRODUCTS
BEST-Flex Models"L","H","S",&"E"Stainless Steel Chimney Liners are manufactured by New England Supply Inc.Located in Williston,VT.
The BEST-Flex lining system is designed and UL listed to be installed inside masonry chimneys.BEST-Flex liners are used to vent the gases and by-products
produced by appliances that bum oil,gas,or solid fuels.
All appliances require certain venting specifications and the liner is not to be sized less than specified in the appliance manufacturer's instructions.For the best
operation refer to the appliance manufacturer's instructions to determine any special necessities for that specific appliance.
The installer must contact the local building and fire code officials for a variety of reasons:
• The installation may require special inspection requirements.
• Building permits may be required before installation_
• Compliance with local building codes.(Authorities with local jurisdiction such as Inspectors,Municiple Building Departments,Fire Departments,and
Fire Bureau's have precedence over national codes).
For proper results and operation use only materials or components specified in these installation instructions. Using parts or materials not specified may result
in undesireable effects. The lining system safety,code compliance,warranty and performance may be compromised if the installation instructions are not
followed
BEST-Flex Stainless Steel Chimney Liners are tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories.
• In the United States they are tested to UL 1777 and can be installed in NEW&EXISTING masonry chimneys.
• In Canada they are tested to ULC S635 and are to be installed in EXISTING masonry chimneys.
PRODUCT INFORMATION FOR BEST-Flex CHIMNEY LINERS
• The BEST-Flex Stainless Steel Flexible Chimney liner is designed to reline existing chimneys or to be used as a liner in new construction.
Manufactured with the highest quality,mill certified alloy.BEST-Flex Stainless Steel Flexible Chimney Liner has a high acid fighting capability. Listed
by UL Laboratories to UL 1777&ULC 8635 standards for zero clearance installation.BEST-Flex can be used to vent wood,wood pellet,coal,non-
condensing gas and oil,making it the choice for venting all standard efficiency installations.UL listed BEST-Flex is available in 3"to 12"diameters
(13"above is not listed)to cover a wide range of requirements found in the field today.
• The unique manufacturing systems used to make BEST-Flex utilizes a continuous strip of stainless steel,7-ply interlocked and crimped to produce
a gas and water tight lining system of superior strength and durability.BEST-Flex can be curved to go around offsets in chimneys and can be factory
ovalized to custom sizes to fit most any installation requirement Unless specified by the manufacturer,the liner is not to be field ovalized. The
corrugated construction allows for expansion&contraction during the heat-up&cool-down periods,which removes any stresses on the system.
• BEST-Flex can be insulated with either a vermiculite based poured insulation or with a foil-faced ceramic wool blanket to meet UL 1777&ULC S635
standards for chimney exteriors with zero dearance to combustibles.
• BEST-Flex Stainless Steel Chimney Liner comes with a Life Time Warranty for all fuels,with appliance efficiencies at 83 percent or lower.
MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR BEST-Flex STAINLESS STEEL LINER INSTALLATION:
Liner Model-"I?,"H","S",&"E"
TT/TB-Two piece or one piece tee
TEC-Tee Cap
EA/EF-15°-90°elbow
C/CC-Coupler
Screws/Rivets
OPTION A 1r OPTION B
TP-Top Plate TPCC-Liner Cap Vilit
TC-Top Clamp • v<>0 OR TPC-Top Plate OR
SC-Storm Collar
CL-Liner Cap(square/round)
INSULATION MATERIALS REQUIRED(if applicable)
Emil Description , -w.:
LI2 Liner Insulation 1/2"Foil Faced Ceramic Wool Blanket
LM Liner Mesh Protective Wire Mesh Sleeve :;
FT(2", 3") Aluminum Foil Tape ON
LMC(large/small) Mesh Clamp
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1.)CHIMNEY PREPARATION&INITIAL INSPECTION
Before any liner can be installed the existing chimney must meet proper construction and code requirements:
• The chimney must be between 10-ft high(min)and 100-ft(max)in height.
• The chimney must have a wall thickness of 4-inch min(nominal)solid masonry unit.
• The chimney must project at least 3-ft over the point of roof penetration.and at least 2-ft higher than any point of any structure within a 10-ft radius.
• If the mass of the chimney is constructed within the structure a 2-in minimum,unobstructed air space,must surround the chimney mass to any
combustible material.If the chimney is constructed on the outside of the structure.1-in of unobstructed air space must be maintained between the
chimney mass and all other combustible materials.
• When the chimney breaks the plane of a floor,ceiling.or other horizontal or vertical structure,fire stops of a non-combustible material must be used.
• The installer must verify the above with all local&national codes as required.
• If the correct dearances cannot be verified due to regional factors the liner must be installed with a UL listed insulation material.
• Any appliance that burns a liquid fuel cannot be attached to a chimney liner made to vent a solid fuel burning appliance.
• The connection pipe between the appliance and the chimney liner must have proper clearances to combustibles. This can be determined by the
appliance manufacturer's installation instructions,the national building code.the local building code,or whichever factor takes precedence.
• The chimney must be cleaned comprehensively to remove all deposits of soot,creosote,or glazed creosote before any liner is installed.A full
inspection must be done to determine if the chimney is structurally sound.If the existing system is found not to be in compliance with applicable
building code and/or manufacturers installation instructions,the liner shall not be installed until appropriate steps have been taken in order to bring
the chimney or vent into compliance with the applicable code and/or manufacturer's instructions.
Note:Installing a lining system into an existing chimney or vent does not,in any way,upgrade the resulting relined system and make it suitable for any
applications that require a vent or chimney of a higher temperature handling capability.an alternative fuel,or any other more sever service than the original
chimney or vent in which it is installed. CHIMNEY(2ONNECrnRC AND veNTCONNECTORS
2.)SIZING THE CORRECT CHIMNEY LINER DIAMETER
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• Any heating appliance connected to the lining system must not n.erowe.newei;6 mNaast*well nth artrinmdl2n meirete.wndian
have a flue outlet size larger than the liner area at its smallest ,zI,z,b:2 ,-dead;"ee O01n&Orree mi eelltes Reds"fnM{ASIM C 3t5.
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• For sizing a liner used for gas and oil burning appliances refer tr ;: :; — Cle.aee 12 a(30i ant
to N.EP.A 54 for gas and N.F.P.A 31 for oil.Also refer to the La""„2.,tan", , °•
appliance manufacturer's instructions.Liners that are incorrectly '°°"'°w`ef nlaeeedo�..s,1
sized for the appliance can lead to poor draft,excessive
condensation,and creosote build-up inside the lining system. laninatot llama,�•� System e.smem..rdaad hadarby dal onetime length a to same
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appliance the cross section area of the flue shall not be more than te'm gm!
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twelfth(1/12)the square inches compared to the square inches
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inside the existing flue tile or the flue tile can be removed.It .a.e..a see•rt.elmr.
is critical that the correct size liner will actually fit into the flue.
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point of the chimney interior before trying to install the chimney I %t.`,_, 1pt,e..pt.moss.�aminnow2a{slln.)aes.eeoe.en,re
liner.Lower a shortpiece of the correct size liner down the 1e's�*`
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formed into an oval shape to fit at the factory. However an oval oe..,- �'®�' narmeedermaarr stet*+uweaaa�nr.ftOw iaxr
liner will change the cross section area and a larger liner may be " `" ca./km 12ln 451 mmi
needed.Please call New England Supply Inc.with any questions.
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4.)INSTALLING THE BEST-FLEX STAINLESS STEEL CHIMNEY LINER
• Thimbles must be in the proper location to maintain the required clearance to combustibles from the connector pipe to the appliance. The liner
length is determined by measuring from the lowest thimble(if more than one)to the top of the chimney.Add approximately Six(6)inches to attach
the crown and top hardware.Cut the liner to the desired length.
• If a liner is not long enough a coupler may be used to join two pieces of liner.Attach the Coupler to the liner with the affixed band.or stainless steel
screws(Male end down when applicable).
• Attach the Tee Body to the finer with the affixed band,or stainless steel screws.ff the finer needs to be insulated with a ceramic wool blanket,install
the blanket at this point. Attach the Tee Cap to the Tee Body at this point.
• Expand the draw band on the Tee Snout completely,slide the Tee Snout into the thimble with the draw band centered in the flue.Lower the liner
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down the top of the chimney,and slip the Tee Body through the draw band on the Tee Snout.You may have to rotate the liner to align the hole in the
Tee Body with the Tee Snout.Once you have aligned the Tee tighten the draw band to secure the Tee Snout to the Tee Body.
• Use mortar around the assembled Tee Snout to form an airtight seal.
• At the top of the chimney there are two options:
• OPTION A-use a Top Plate.Support Clamp,and Storm Collar to support and seal off the liner Top Assembly.Place the Top Plate around the
liner and center them both on top of the chimney,secure them to the chimney top with masonry screws,silicone or mortar.Attach the Support
Clamp around liner and secure.Push the support clamp tight onto the Top Plate.Place the Storm Collar around liner and push down tight to
the Support Clamp and secure.Place a bead of silicone around the top of the Storm Collar to seal.Install the Rain Cap on top of the liner and
secure.Listed Rain Caps incorporating bird screens are necessary and/or required in some areas but may be susceptible to blockage through
freezing moisture in areas of low ambient temperature. Consult an authority having jurisdiction.
• OPTION B-Use a Top Plate w/collar to support and seal off the liner Top Assembly.Place the Top Plate w/Collar around the liner and tighten
the liner with the draw band damp attached inside the Top Plate w/Collar. Center them both on top of the chimney and secure them to the
chimney top with masonry screws.silicone or mortar. Install the Rain Cap on top of the Top Plate WI Collar and secure. Listed Rain Caps
incorporating bird screens are necessary and/or required in some areas but may be susceptible to blockage through freezing moisture in areas of
low ambient temperature. Consult an authority having jurisdiction.
• For inspection and cleaning purposes.wall penetrations shall not be installed directly behind the heating appliance.
5.)INSTALLING BEST-FLEX STAINLESS STEEL LINER FOR A FIREPLACE
• No Tee is used on the bottom of the liner when installing a liner for a fireplace application.The Tee is substituted with a Bottom Plate which is used
to seal the liner at the top of the fireplace smoke chamber;The Bottom Plate can be installed by reaching up through the damper opening or by
dismantling the face of the fireplace near the top of the smoke chamber.
• Installing Bottom Plate through Damper. Attach the Bottom Plate to the liner with stainless steel rivets,stainless steel screws,or a Support Clamp
below the Bottom Plate.Once the Bottom Plate is secured to the liner,pull the liner up and place the Bottom Plate on top of the smoke chamber.
Hold the liner in place with a temporary support(2x4's).Install top hardware by placing the Top Plate around the liner and center them both on top of
the chimney,secure them to the chimney top with masonry screws,silicone or mortar.Attach the Support Clamp around liner and secure.Push the
support damp tight onto the Top Plate.Place the Storm Collar around liner and push down tight to the Support Clamp and secure.Place a bead of
silicone around the top of the Storm Collar to seal.Install the Rain Cap on top of the liner and secure.
• Installing Bottom Plate through Face of fireplace. This solution will require more work and masonry skills to rebuild the fireplace.Remove two
to four bricks in either the face or the back of the fireplace at the level of the top of the smoke chamber.If the smoke chamber is built correctly there
should be approximately eight inches of masonry to go through.Once this opening has been created slide the Bottom Plate into the hole over the top
of the smoke chamber.Lower the liner down from the top of the chimney and through the hole in the Bottom Plate.Secure the Bottom Plate to the
Liner with stainless steel rivets,stainless steel screws,or place a Support Clamp on the liner above the Bottom Plate.This will prevent the liner from
slipping down through the Bottom Plate until the top hardware has been installed.Install top hardware by placing the Top Plate around the liner and
center them both on top of the chimney,secure them to the chimney top with masonry screws,silicone or mortar.Attach the Support Clamp around
liner and secure.Push the support clamp tight onto the Top Plate.Place the Storm Collar around liner and push down tight to the Support Clamp and
secure.Place a bead of silicone around the top of the Storm Collar to seal.Install the Rain Cap on top of the liner and secure.Seal hole in masonry
smoke chamber with like material.
6.)INSULATING BEST-FLEX STAINLESS STEEL CHIMNEY LINER
Not all situations require the insulation of the chimney liner.The UL 1777&ULC S635 Standard for installing stainless steel chimney liners requires insulation
because the non code conforming chimney has zero clearance to combustibles or some other defect.Therefore the UL 1777&ULC S635 Standard is in place
for fire protection.In the United States the definition of a code conforming chimney is one that meets or exceeds the N.F.P.A.211 standard for construction of
chimneys.This standard includes;proper clearances to combustibles,intact 5/8 fireday flue liner or equivalent,minimum four inch(nominal)solid chimney wall.
If the chimney meets all the requirements for a code conforming structure the only reason to reline it would be for proper sizing and appliance performance.
In the case of relining gas or oil fired appliances no insulation is required(recommended for high efficiency).Regardless of existing chimney conformance,
insulating the chimney liner will improve the performance of the appliance that is connected to it.The insulated liner will stay warmer and the flue will not cool
as quickly which means less condensation.In wood burning appliances this will reduce the amount of creosote that will form in the liner.In oil and gas burning
applications the likelihood of condensation will be greatly reduced(especially on startup).While fire protection is the main reason for insulating,insulating a liner
(even if not required)will pay dividends by increasing performance and efficiency.
Please Note:For the installed liner system to meet UL standards.all UL listed components used must be installed with proper clearances.
THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS FOR INSULATING BEST-FLEX STAINLESS STEEL LINERS
Option#1 -Insulating with BEST-Wrap
BEST-Wrap needs to be installed around the liner before the liner is installed into the chimney.
• BEST-Wrap is one half inch(1/2")thick,eight pound density,ceramic wool blanket with a three mil aluminum foil face.Aluminum tape,retractable wire
mesh,and mesh damps will be needed to complete the installation.BEST-Wrap is available in four widths,24"to fit liners 4"to 6"diameters,30"to fit
6.5"to 8"diameters,36"to fit 9"to 10"diameters,and 48"to frt 11"to 14"diameters.
• In a code-conforming chimney no BEST-Wrap insulation is required.The required clearance between the liner and the interior wall of the masonry
chimney is 1 inch.In a code-conforming chimney that must have the tiles removed a single one quarter inch BEST-Wrap is required.The required
dearance between the insulation and the interior of the masonry chimney is 0"inches.
• To install BEST-Wrap around the liner,open the blanket on a flat surface with the foil side down.Trim the blanket length wise so that it will overlap
approximately one inch(1")when wrapped around the liner.Place the liner on the blanket and wrap around the liner.Apply the foil tape to the entire
length of the seam on the blanket Cut pieces of foil tape approximately eight inches(8")long,and tape across the seam every foot(121.Place the
liner into the retractable mesh sock.Using the mesh damp,damp the end of the liner just above the Tee Body.Expand the retractable mesh sock to
the top of the liner,continue to pull until mesh sock has retracted tightly around the liner,damp mesh at the top and cut off the excess mesh.Install
the liner as described in the previous section.
Option#2-Insulating with Thermix
• Thermix is poured into the chimney around the liner after the liner is installed.Thermix is premixed and water is just added to the mix at the time of
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installation.To calculate the amount of Thermix needed to insulate around a liner please call New England Supply Inc.or go to the website.
• No minimum thickness of Thermix around a liner installed in a code-conforming chimney is required.The required clearance between the liner and
the interior of the masonry chimney is 0"inches.In a non-code conforming chimney with zero clearance to combustibles,no flue liner,the minimum
recommended thickness of BEST-Mix is One(1)inch_The required clearance between the insulation and the interior wall of the masonry chimney
is Zero(0)inches.The minimum clearance to combustible from the exterior of the chimney is Zero(0')inches.Thermix is mixed with four to six
gallons of water in a mortar pan or wheelbarrow.When mixed correctly the Thermix will have a sandy consistency with little or no water seepage
when squeezed in your hand.Once mixed the Thermix is poured into the chimney around the liner.The liner should be vibrated during the pouring
process to help the BEST-Mix settle around the liner.Thermix should be filled into the cavity until the chimney is full to the top.Install the top
hardware as described in previous section.
• A Thermix insulated BEST-Flex liner can be used immediately after the installation is complete.Curing of the Thermix will occur over an
approximately 28 day period.Approximately 70%of the curing process occurring in the first week.Drying time of the BEST-Mix will vary on the
thickness of the mix and the absorption of moisture into the masonry chimney.Drying time will be accelerated by using the heating appliance.
7.)NOTICES
• For Canadian installations,the installer must post a notice at the junction between the liner system&the appliance.Notice shall state the limitations
of the liner system in regards to fuel types,types of acceptable appliances,and a reminder to check the Rain Cap for icing during low ambient
temperatures. Notice shall also include date of installation.manufacturers name"New Engand Supply Inc.- and the class of lining system"CLASS
3".
8.)OPERATION
• BEST-Flex liners(insulated with Thermix)used to vent a solid fuel burning appliance please be aware that:Solid fuel burning stoves can be used
immediately after the installation is complete.However the flue gas temperatures entering the liner should not exceed 500 degrees F.for a period of
three weeks.A connector pipe flue gas thermometer will help monitor this temperature.
• Fireplaces can also be used immediately after the installation is completed.A small to moderate sized fire should be maintained for approximately
three hours.After this time a normal fire can be established. It is important that the operator not over fire the appliance during these initial
periods.
9.)INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
If you have any questions concerning inspection and maintenance of the BEST-Flex liner please contact:
New England Supply Inc.
34 Commerce St.
Williston,VT 05495
(888)900•8106
• Inspection of the BEST-Flex liner should be done at minimum once per year by a chimney professional.Inspections longer than a 1 month time
period from the date of installation should not occur.If the liner is used to vent a solid fuel burning appliance inspections should be done at time
periods of every 2 months during the heating season.If soot or creosote accumulations have been found during inspection and have reached a 1/4"
or more the liner should be cleaned.This inspection and cleaning should be carried out by a nationally certified chimney sweep,or other qualified
chimney professionals. Failure to inspect and maintain the chimney system can result in poor performance,creosote build-up,moisture issues,
chimney fires,dangerous gas leakage into living spaces,and other undesireable situations.
10.)CREOSOTE FORMATION AND THE NEED FOR REMOVAL
As wood burns slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote.The creosote vapors may condense
on the inside of the chimney liner during slow-burning firing periods.This can result in creosote residue accumulating on the chimney liner. When ignited,this
creosote can make an incredibly hot fire up to 2100deg.
• It is necessary to get access to the top and/or bottom of the chimney to property inspect the liner.To inspect the liner from the bottom remove the
connector pipe from the appliance and the chimney.Use a flash light and mirror to look into liner upwards to visually inspect for soot and creosote
deposits.If the chimney has offsets you may not be able to see all the through the chimney.In this case it will be necessary to inspect the liner from
both ends.
• If cleaning is required after inspection.it is recommended to use a plastic bristle brush with the same size diameter as the interior of the liner.Push
the brush up from the bottom or down from the top using the appropriate number of extension poles for the height of the chimney.When cleaning
from the top remove the Rain Cap before inserting the brush into the top of the liner. The Rain Cap can be removed by loosening the clamp fastener
and removing the Rain Cap from the Top Plate or from the Liner(depending on method of installation).
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