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17D-038 (9) BP-► 022-1113 24 HIGH ST COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map:Block:Lot: 17D-038-001 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON Permit: Solid Fuel Appliance PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A) BUILDING PERMIT Permit# BP-2022-1113 PERMISSIONIS HEREBY GRANTS I TO: Project# 2022 WOOD STOVE Contractor: License: Est. Cost: DOUGLAS L'ABBEE 99401 Const.Class: Exp.Date:01/06/2024 Use Group: Owner: GANTZ ELSAESSER CAITLIN M&JE' MY D Lot Size (sq.ft.) Zoning: URB Applicant: THE FIRE PLACE Applicant Address Phone: Insurance: 100 STATE RD (413)397-3463 01400503301116 WHATLEY, MA 01093 ISSUED ON:09/08/2022 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK: INSTALL WOOD STOVE ON 1ST FLOOR 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: Final: Final: Final: Rough Frame: Gas: Fire Department Driveway Final: Fireplace/Chimney: Rough: Oil: Insulation: Smoke: Final: THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIO TION OF ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. Signature: I .1 1 4 I I , Fees Paid: $40.00 212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax:(413)587-1272 rwc.-. ..ftl.oRniUlinn CnmmiccinnPr L ___ ' ( City of Northampton "tip 0- . * y Massachusetts .w ' !�f 1. to -4- 9;�y �I W: bpi, c� t 'I "k.' DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS -. _- r. W ti r - 212 Main Street • Municipal Building v�._ ,rs l Northampton, MA 01060 s jY {1� u �j L vj a. nnn uZ • " LICATION FOR SOLID FUEL APPLIANCE INSTALLATION Property Information • Owners Name: (1,f//y ) Z-7,5-,/c-35s-r - Address: 59 /-ArA SiL f=/orencc /)i (No.) (Street Address) Phone: 77.9- 3"67 YZZ'/ Cell: Email: Owners Signature: e.f. 10 Date: q'/z2 Contractor's Information (If Applicable) Name: /)anr/es L h Phone: ,'3 3 7 -SSG Construction Supervisor's License #: .?95/0'( Expiration: (-6 -a-? Home Impr. Contractor License #: /// 77 Expiration: //-/f_22 Stove Information Type of Fuel (check all that apply): Wood V Pellet Coal Location: Pest `/ vY Freestanding t/-- Insort Manufacturer: VT�.Qs/i, qs Model: 1 icy D if" &rc 0 a / �- '/ sl7r< e(4 7o5' ek / / -------------------FOR BUILDING G DEPARTMENT USE ONLY-- -------- --------- // U`' a/3 Permit#/3�2 0 zy�-/(��7 Date Applied: �/7/2Z • Total all Fees: $ D � 923 Building Official: /i cu i� �J< rr Date Issued: 9-7220 z Z (Pt)Signature of Building Official: . - •" '' mile l.(/illtl ortweaten of oluNalictutNeus ^`-' Department of Industrial Accidents 7, r . IF., �;,.: ,, Office of Investigations 1.__ � .. Lafayette City Center 2 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston,MA 02111-1750 :'. :'. www.mass.l;ov/die Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers applicant Information Please Print Legibly ,Iame (BusinessiOrganization/individual):THE FIRE PLACE ddress:100 STATE ROAD :ity/State/Zip:WHATELY, MA 01093 Phone#:413-397-3463 re you an employer? Check the appropriate box: Type of project(required): 0 I am a employer with 10 4. ❑ I am a teneral contractor and I employees (full and/or part-time)." have hired the sub-contractors 6. ❑New-construction ❑ I am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet. 7. ❑Remodeling ship and have no employees These sub-contractors have 8. ❑ Demolition working for me in any capacity. employees and have workers' 9. El Building addition [No workers' comp. insurance comp. insurance.+ ❑ We are a corpo ration 5, and its MD Electrical repairs or additions ❑ I am a homeowner doing all work officers have exercised their 11.❑ Plumbing repairs or additions myself. No workers' comp. right of exemption per MGL Y p I2.❑Roof repairs insurance required.] ' c. 152, §1(4),and we have no employees. [No workers' 13.❑ Other comp. insurance required.] ty applicant that checks box#l must also fill out the section below showing their workers'compensation policy information. omeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they arc doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new affidavit indicating such. miractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name ol'the sub-contractors and state whether or not those entities have )loyecs. If the sub-contractors have employees,they must provide their workers'comp.policy number. nl an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site •bonatiorr. ;urance Company Name:MA RETAIL MERCHANTS WC GROUP INC liey#or Self-ins.Lic. #:01400503301116 Expiration Date:1-1-23 b Site Address: eAl IYi qA -:/G•ed- City/State/Zip: . ''o/«cc 01- tach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page(showing the policy number and expiration date). ilure to secure coverage as required under Section 25A of MGL c. 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal penalties of a e up to S 1,500.00 and/or one-year imprisonment, as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine up to S250.00 a day against the violator. Be advised that a copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of vestigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification. to hereby c•ertif i�u ler the pains an�pe (ties of peu jury that the information provided above is true and correct. :mature: / /6 Date: ' f/,/r/./ one : 413-397-3463 • Official use only. Do not write in this area,to be completed by city or town official. City or Town: Permit/License# Issuing Authority(check one): 10Board of Health 2❑Building Department 3❑City/Town Clerk 4.0 Electrical Inspector 5❑Plumbing Inspector 6.0Other Contact Person: Phone#: i 3 Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions NOTE: Flue Collar size is 6"(152mm)diameter(ID) I j -,A Il 32" _ 813mm 777777. 1 21.718" n 556mm 25-314" ` �� 6� 654mm I, y 1 '- 8-314" �I�� i� 222mm ..,--1;O,jW, ,. 24-7/16" ►-MIL I t 632mm silt'l I iiii �1 Flue Centerline 13.5/8' , - 11111 I/111 19^ .-_ _-' to glass surface 346mm /1/1 1 1.1 11 I I f I `' Ijitli Ill sssss 381mm 12-1/4" #•!!1•1 r�//l• 311mm~' 7-1/4" 11 1,. 184mm a v4 — I � 1D8mm �� 22-3/8" 13.114" 568mm 337mm Door opening width Figure 3.1 -Front View Figure 3.3-Top View 22-7/8" 581mm I i ., A / I 112=I !7 txru>.• • _.�_ �'_' J (10' —EIJJ!IZ!JII 1 i - ?- \ li a 1-. r __11, 14-5116" 14-5/16" -. 364mm� 364mm �� Figure 3.2-Side View Figure 3.4-Side View with horizontal flue 8 Vermont Castings • Intrepid FlexBum®Installation Manual_R17 • 2018-_• 09/21 3-90-300073451 B. Hearth Protection Requirements *EXCEPTION: Non-combustible floor prot ctions must FLOOR PROTECTION: It is necessary to install a Type I extend beneath the flue pipe when installed ith horizontal floor protector. venting and extend 2" (51 mm) beyond ea h side. See Figure 3.7. In the US: The unit may be installed on a combustible floor if the bottom heat shield is installed and non-combustible A WARNING spark & ember protection is used. The bottom heat shield is required unless the unit will be installed on a completely Fire Risk non-combustible surface(example:unpainted concrete over bare earth). There is no required R or K value. The floor Hearth pads must be installed exactly as protector should extend 8"(203 mm)from either side of the specified. High temperatures or hot embers loading door, 16" (406 mm)from the front of the unit and 6" may ignite concealed combustibles. (152 mm) to the rear of the unit. The floor protector must extend underneath any horizontal run of chimney connector and extend 2" (51mm) beyond each side. In Canada,similar floor protection must be provided 18"(457 mm)in front, 8"(203 mm)from the sides and 6"(152 mm)to the rear of the appliance. Figure 3.8 26-1/4in. Corner hearth pad dimensions with single wall pipe minimum j6in . ,''' \ e --k- 44-718 in. A�.�' �6.,. _ minimum ��. ,�yi. -N. , ��' t4,44, .� A • \ ”I-8 ins .1/.. ' e?^ '= 1 in � (FRONT DOOR OPENING) USA USA 1 -- CANADA Figure 3.5 Figure 3.6 Must extend 51mm Corner hearth pad dimensions with double wall pipe beyond each side of pipe(shaded area) 962mm .'\ „/\\,. mimmu' 152MMIMF , ,, ---- ,' \ s5s• ,- ..' 4, \ . _miliffilimi _,,,,n. .. ..., ,, ( 1*'. • N.. O203MM minimum \1`;, �� \! e , �. j� Ile _, a 457MM (FRONT DOOROPEMNG) USA CANADA � CANADA Figure 3.7 Figure 3.8 3-90-30007345i Vermont Castings • Intrepid FlexBurn Installation Manual_R17 • 2018-_• 09/21 9 • C. Clearances to Combustibles Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials using 6" Connections A B C D E F G H" - Top Flue-Single Wall 12" 14" 15" 22-1/2" 6-1/2" 12" 58-1/2" N/A Pipe (305mm) (356mm) (381mm) (572mm) (165mm) (305mm) (1486mm) Top Flue-Single Wall chimney connector heat 8" 10" 15" 22-1/2" 6" 11-1/2" 58-1/2" ' N/A shield',vertical flue (203mm) (254mm) (381mm) (572mm) (152mm) (292mm) (1486mm) collar h.s. installed Top Flue-Double Wall 10" 11-1/2" 11" 18" 6" 11" 58-1/2" I N/A Pipe (254mm) (292mm) (280mm) (457mm) (152mm) (280mm) (1486mm) Alcove Double Wall, 12" 13-1/2" 17" 24" 37-1/2" Top Flue, Ceiling Exit (305mm) (343mm) (432mm) (610mm) N/A N/A (953mm) N/A Top Flue, 90°Elbow 11" 13" 15" 22-1/2" 58-1/2" 18"' Wall Exit (280mm) (330mm) (381mm) (572mm) N/A N/A (1486mm) (457mm) Rear Flue Backwall 13" N/A 15" 22-1/2" N/A N/A 58-1/2 N/A Exit (330mm) (381mm) (572mm) (1486mm), For Factory Alcove: 6"diameter listed Double wall air insulated connector pipe with UL103 HT listed factory built Class A Chimney or Masonry chimney. Maximum depth Alcove shall be no more than 48"(1219 mm)and the referenced Alcove clearances. Canada must comply with CAN/ULC-S269 M87 for the 650°factory built chimney. *Follow pipe manufacturers clearances as required. i 1.The connector pipe heat shield must extend 36"(914 mm)above flue collar. I 2. The Intrepid Flexburn was not tested for clearances to protected surfaces. For clearance reduction methods, refer to NFPA 211 or Local Codes. Top Vent Installation Rear Flue Horizontal-Wall Exit Side View Top View Top and Side View Center Dimension A g D -- G I j 25-1/2" L1��l� 648 mm ` I AIla -,.,,. Ili 4111111:1111. , 117171 \ IL L ,. I, if;', ./ 1- 1 liimir i'M Alcove Top View To Flue 90°Elbow-Wall Exit Center Dimension Corner Installation p a� Side View # 28" F 1E Ip 711mm - H• 1' psi.,• •f AK W* O. C :1 Al, Appliance to Ceiling Clearance Figure 3.9 We A WARNING i i AFire Risk _ • Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified. 'FM '. • Failure to comply may cause house fire. Figure 3.10 i 1• 10 Vermont Castings • Intrepid FlexBurn'Installation Manual_R17 • 2018-_• 09/21 3-90-30007345i D. Fireplace Installation Full Installation Note: If mantle clearance specifications are not listed If the unit is completely installed in the fireb x (unit face or to reduce mantle clearances you can follow NFPA211 flush or behind fireplace front) the minimum clearance to regulations to assure safe installation of this product. Please the mantle is shown below. consult with your local building inspector before attempting any clearance reductions. Shallow Installation If the unit is not installed completely within the fireplace: Maximum projection of unit out of the fireplace is 12". The minimum clearance to a mantle is shown below. ;f--12" 14" f12" ____, r. Wq L • 23-3/4" 12" • Figure 3.12 Disclaimers: • Extended floor protection may be requir6d for shallow • installs, follow floor protection requirements. • Full insertion installation may not allow use of the top load door depending on the fireplace height.Figure 3.11 11 Vermont Castings • Intrepid FlexBurn'Installation Manual_R17 • 2018-_• 09/21 3-90-30007345i E. Locating Your Appliance & Chimney • Consider the appliance location in order tjo avoid floor Location of the appliance and chimney will affect and ceiling attic joists and rafters. performance.As shown in Figure 3.13 the chimney should: • Locate termination cap away from trees, adjacent • Install through the warm space enclosed by the building structures, uneven roof lines and other obstructions. envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially Your local dealer is the expert in your geographic area and during lighting and die down of the fire. can usually make suggestions or discover solutions that will • Penetrate the highest part of the roof.This minimizes the easily correct your flue problem. affects of wind turbulence and down drafts. Recommended Location Recommended NOIN40.- ViNia INN/40- 311■140- 7/1110- ma,Location Marginal Location Location Not A 410 RecommendedN,_A ll�l ll�l Location NOT ll III Recommended r Windward 0 L1111111111114111116, -4—Outside Air Termination Cap 0 0 Leeward Multi-level Roofs Figure 3.13 F. Chimney Termination Requirements NOTICE: Locating the appliance in a basement or in a Follow manufacturer's instructions for clearance, securing location of considerable air movement can cause intermittent flashing and terminating the chimney. Figures 3.14& 3.15. smoke spillage from appliance.Do not locate appliance near • • Must have an approved and Listed cap Frequently open doors • • Must not be located where it will become plugged by Central heat outlets or returns snow or other material • Must terminate at least 3 feet (91 cm) above the roof and at least 2 feet (61 cm)above any portion of the roof within 10 feet(305 cm). • Must be located away from trees or other structures NOTICE: • Chimney performance may vary. • Trees, buildings, roof lines and wind conditions affect performance. • Chimney height may need adjustment if smoking or overdraft occurs. 3-90-30007345i Vermont Castings • Intrepid FlexBurn'Installation Manual_R17 • 2018-_• 09/21 12 G. Chimney Location (2-10-3 Rule) These are safety requirements and are not meant to assure proper flue draft. This appliance is made with a 6" (152 mm)diameter chimney connector as the flue collar on the appliance. • Changing the diameter of the chimney can affect draft and cause poor performance. • It is not recommended to use offsets and elbows at altitudes above 4000 feet above sea level and or when there are other factors that affect flue draft. Less than 10 ft(305 cm) 2 ft 61cm ( ) 3 ft(91 cm) 2 ft(61 cm) 10 ft(305 cm)To Nearest Roofline Minimum 3 ft(91 cm) Minimum Pitched Roof Figure 3.14 10 ft.(305 cm)or more Less than 10 ft.(305 cm) Wall or Parapet 1 2 ft.(61 cm)Minimum 3 ft.(91 cm)Minimum 3 ft.(91 cm)Minimum Flat Roof Figure 3.15 13 Vermont Castings • Intrepid FlexBurn"Installation Manual_R17 • 2018-_• 09/21 3-90-30007345i • 4 Chimneys & Venting A. Venting & Draft Management Chimney Height A stove is part of a system, which includes the chimney, the The common wisdom tells us that a taller flues draws better operator,the fuel,and the home.The other parts of the system than a short one.This isn't necessarily so. If a Chimney is tall will affect how well the stove works. When there is a good enough to meet the safety requirements of tf�e 2/3/10 foot match between all the parts, the system works well. rule,then adding more height isn't the right answer to a draft problem. In fact it could make the problem wo se by adding Wood stove or insert operation depends on natural(unforced) more mass to the chimney system, which munt be warmed draft. Natural draft occurs when the exhaust is hotter (and up,a distance from the heat source(the stove) Don't make a therefore lighter)than the outdoor air at the top of the chimney. chimney taller unless you must in orderto meet the safety rules, The bigger the temperature difference,the stronger the draft. or unless there's some nearby feature causing a downdraft. As the hot gases rise through the chimney they provide suction Even then, there are downdraft-preventing Chimney caps or'draw'that pulls air into the stove for combustion.A slow,lazy available, which are probably the smarter choice. fire with the stove's air inlets fully open indicates a weak draft. Flue Sizing A brisk fire, supported only by air entering the stove through The inside size of a chimney for an 'airtight' stove should the normal inlets,indicates a good draft.The stove's air inlets match the size of the stove's flue outlet. When a chimney are passive;they regulate how much air can enter the stove, but they don't move air into it. serves an airtight stove,more is not better;in f ct,it can be a disadvantage.Hot gases lose heat faster as the travel slower Depending on the features of your installation - steel or through a chimney;if we vent a stove with a six-inch flue collar masonry chimney,inside or outside the house,matched to the (28 square inch area) into a 10 x 10"flue,the gases slow to stove's outlet or oversized-your system may warm up quickly, one third their original speed. This allows the gases to cool or it may take a while to warm up and operate well. With an more rapids,which weakens draft strength.Ifan!oversizedflue 'airtight' stove, one which restricts the amount of air getting is also outside the house,the heat it absorbs guts transferred into the firebox, the chimney must keep the stove's exhaust to the outdoor air and the flue usually stays cpol. warm all the way to the outdoors in order for the stove to work well. Some chimneys do this better than others. Here's a list It is common for a masonry flue, especially One serving a of features and their effects. fireplace,to be oversized for the stove.It can take quite a while to warm up such a flue,and the results can be disappointing. Masonry Chimney The best solution to an oversized flue is an ihsulated steel Masonry is a traditional material for chimneys, but it can chimney liner,the same diameter as the stove or inserts flue perform poorly when it serves an'airtight'stove. Masonry is a outlet; the liner keeps the exhaust warm, and the result is a very effective 'heat sink'- it absorbs a lot of heat. It can cool stronger draft.An non-insulated liner is a secold choice-the the chimney gases enough to diminish draft. The bigger the liner keeps the exhaust restricted to its originOI size, but the chimney,the longer it takes to warm up.It's oftenverydifficultto hot gases still must warm up the air aroundlthe liner. This warm up an outdoor masonry chimney,especially an oversized makes the warm-up process take longer. one,and keep it warm enough to maintain an adequate draft. Pipe & Chimney Layout Steel Chimney Every turn the exhaust must take as it travels to the chimney Most factory-made steel chimneys have a layer of insulation top will slow it down.The ideal pipe and chimney layout is to around the inner flue.This insulation keeps the chimney warm. vent vertically into a completely straight and v-rtical chimney. The insulation is less dense than masonry,so a steel chimney If you are starting from scratch, use this layout if possible. warms up more quickly than a masonry chimney.Steel doesn't If the stovepipe must elbow to enter a chim ey, locate the have the good looks of masonry, but it performs much better. thimble about midway between the stove top .nd the ceiling. Indoor/Outdoor Location This achieves several goals: it allows the gas-s to speed up Because the chimney must keep the smoke warm, it's best to before they must turn, it leaves some pipe i the room for locate it inside the house. This uses the house as insulation heat transfer,and it gives you long-term flexibil tyfor installing for the flue and allows some heat release into the home.An a different stove without relocating the thimbl-. indoor chimney won't lose its heat to the outdoors,so it takes There should be no more than eight feet of si gle-wall stove less heat from the stove to heat it up and keep it warm. pipe between the stove and a chimney; longe runs can cool Single Venting the exhaust enough to cause draft and creo.ote problems. Each'airtight'stove requires its own flue. If an airtight stove is With prefabricated chimney, bring it down to •ix to eight feet vented to a flue that also serves an open fireplace,or a leakier from the stove. With a masonry chimney, ar ange the pipe stove, it's easier for the chimney draft to pull air in through so that it turns into the chimney within eight fe-t of the stove. those channels and performance of the stove suffers. Imagine a vacuum cleaner with a hole in the hose to understand the effect here.In some cases the other appliance can even cause a negative draft through the stove, and result in a dangerous draft reversal. 3-90-30007345i Vermont Castings • Intrepid FlexBurn'Installation Manual_R17 • 2018-_• 09/21 14 B. Venting Components C. Chimney Systems Chimney Connector: It is also known as flue pipe or Prefabricated Metal Chimney appliance pipe. The chimney connector joins the appliance • Must be minimum 6" (152 mm) diameter (ID) high to the chimney. It must be a 6" (152 mm) minimum diameter temperature chimney listed to UL 103 HT,(2100 °F) or 24 gauge mild steel black or 26 gauge blued steel, or an ULC S629M. approved air-insulated double wall venting pipe. • Must use components required by the manufacturer for Thimble:A manufactured or site-constructed device installed installation. in combustible walls through which the chimney connector passes to the chimney. It is intended to keep the walls • Must maintain clearances required by the manufacturer from igniting. Site constructed thimbles must meet NFPA for installation. I 211 Standards. Prefabricated must be suitable for use with • Refer to manufacturers instructions for installation. selected chimney and meet UL103 Type HT Standards.Follow instructions provided by the manufacturer for manufactured NOTE: In Canada when using a factory-built chimney it thimbles for masonry chimney and prefabricated chimneys. must be safety listed,Type UL103 HT(2100°F) CLASS Chimney: The chimney can be new or existing, masonry "A" or conforming to CAN/ULC-S629M, STANDARD or prefabricated and must meet the following minimum FOR 650 °C FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEYS. requirements specified in section 4C"Chimney Systems". Listed Listed Termination Cap Termination Cap ,l Roof Brace(if required) Storm Collar y . Flashin ‘.\,'. -/Storm Collar .,.`.`s Flashing . .� . . Listed Chimney i ` . . . N. . N. . N. . . . 4'2 Trim Collar on Inside Wall ► . `\ Listed Chimney a .�.�.�.� Insulated"T" �i ' % f bk Ceiling Support , . Chimney ` . Wall Support S. Connector ` S. S. . . Chimney . . Thimble Connector . . ` N S. . . S. N. S. Floor / ` ` Protection S. . . . . S. S. . . , . . . . . .. . . . N. N. i _EI . . . . . . . . . . . . Floor Protector S. S. Figure 4.1 -Prefabricated Exterior Chimney \ ,r+'. . S. S. N N. N. / S. 1 S. S. . N. N. . .S. S. S. S. S. S. N. S. N. N. N. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. . . . . . S. S. . .`) N. .S. S. S. S. . Figure 4.2-Prefabricated Interior Chimney 3-90-30007345i Vermont Castings • Intrepid FlexBurn"Installation Manual_R17 • 2018-_• 09/21 15 Selkirk Chimney Systems (USA Only - See separate instructions for Canada) Sheet GS Installation Instructions Covering -General Installation Instructions & Owner'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 WARNING STALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH Failure to follow these Installation Instructions could THESE INSTRUCTIONS. cause FIRE,CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING,OR DEATH.If you are unsure of Installation requirements, call the SELKIRK CHIMNEY SYSTEMS-MODELS, PART NAMES AND Phone 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 ID 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 it belongs, followed AIR SPACE ONLY by the actual part identifier. The minimum clearance 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, indicated. the 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. SIZES AND APPLICATIONS All Model SG Plus chimney sections (straight lengths, tees, elbows) con- The Selkirk Chimney System is made in 5",6",7",8",10",12",and 14"sizes. tain the letters"GP"in the prefix. The four smaller sizes conform to the current edition of UL-103 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 for gas,wood and liquid fuel fired stoves,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 8"are Type HT and carry a"T" masonry fireplaces. in the part 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)if that Model UT appliance operates with neutral or negative draft at its outlet. Inside Diameter I 36"Pipe Length Non-residential appliances which may cause positive 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 (natural and LP),#2 oil,and open front wood burning appliances. Model ST Inside Diameter Insulated Tee DETAIL INSTRUCTION SHEETS Details for the installation of all chimney parts must be observed by refer- All Models ring to other instructions as follows: Inside Diameter i Wall Support Kit Finish or Ceiling Supports*,Connectors S-1 Fire Stops,Attic Insulation Shields* S-2 Round Top*, Flashing,Spark Arrester S-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/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 of the Selkirk Chimney System.Inspect and *If you are installing any of these parts in packages marked*, you should clean your chimney frequently to keep it 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 from your dealer.This sheet of general instruc- contact your Selkirk dealer or Selkirk Customer Service(1-800-992-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 cause product failure. sheet as well as those furnished 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 WARNING ON CELLULOSE INSULATION Cellulose insulation in direct contact with a hot chimney can ignite and smolder,and can set fire to ordinary wood framing I S T E materials. The AIR SPACE ONLY precaution applies to all blown-in or loose fill insulations, but is especially applicable to cellulose insulation,which may be made from old newspapers or other cellulose materials. The Attic Insulation Shield or a suitable enclosure with appropriate fire stops must be used to keep all insulation the proper distance away from the chimney. Aks.SELKIRK, 3050 Corporate Exchange Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 1-800-433-6341 SELKIRK CORPORATION Round Top(CT)— 4111‘b — —Round Top(CT) 1 _ Shield Flashing(AF)or(TF) Chimne PiPe Storm Collar(SC)— with TF Storm Collar(SC) • I. �.j \� Interior Resupport(IR) Full Enclosure or Attic ' I ��. Attic Insulation shield `04* Area Locking Band(LB) or Screws Chimney Pipe Insulated Elbow(EL) ��\Firestop/Joist Shield(JS) Below Framing 41111110 MAXIMUM OFFSET Maximum inclined Length: I Attic Insulation Shield(AIS) AT30° —96"unless resupported at ,� ANGLE 48"intervals // Opening Framed On 3� _Full Enclosure, Fire Stop/Joist Shield(JS)—\li All Four Sides /! 2"Minimum Air Space Clearance 1�1 Insulated Elbow(EL) Locking Band(LB) III or ScrewsCHIMNEY MUST BE ' II[ ENCLOSED Finish Support(FSP)or Ceiling Support(CSP) Chimney Pipe FIG 3 THIRTY DEGREE OFFSET WITH ENCLOSURE AT 2" Finish Support(FSP)or CLEARANCE(MAXIMUM OF TWO SEPARATE OFFSETS PER SYSTEM) Ceiling Support(CSP) 'L,, WHEN INSTALLING YOUR CHIMNEYAND WOODBURNING STOVE OR Dripless Smoke Pipe Adapter FIREPLACE SYSTEM,REMEMBER... (DSA)or(DSAC) SAFETY FIRST 6",7",8"only or 5"-14"Chimney You may well have a basic knowledge of carpentry and the use of hand Pipe 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 STORY AND ATTIC your installation in a workmanlike manner,you should arrange for a profes- sional installation. RULES FOR SAFETY DURING INSTALLATION 1. Read all installation sheets. Look for them in the cartons,or ask your 1 MO dealer for a complete set or download from www.Selkirkinc.com.Keep the i — Wall Band(WB) 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-burning appliance and its chimney. — Bands 3.Obtain a building permit for both the appliance and the chimney.Contact (LB)Use Lockingon All local building or fire officials about restrictions and instaNation 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 —.mem 2"I 5.Be sure that ladders are in good condition and always rest on a level firm To Combustibles Full Enclosure surface. ii Recommended. 6. Wear cut resistant gloves when handling sheet metal parts with sharp II Both Indoors edges. and Outdoors 7. Be sure that electrically powered tools are properly grounded. Min.Thru Wall 4-1/2" Il I CHIMNEY HEIGHT AND SIZE Selkirk1111 The sns contain a " eto Cart"so yu an pik h ext Chimney Insulated Tee(IT) combination of length increments.Sel A chimneyr for oneo pr morec gas appli- Section Wall Thimble ances must conform to size and heightc recommendationcs in the"Selkirkt Gas Wall Support Kit(WSK) Ventes andin Chimneytructio Sizing Handbook."Heightsh above the roof as givene in an the �__ ll next paragraph are minimum;greater heights may be eeded for reasons (IWT)Shield ._.�� given. Wall Thimble(IWT)/ Capped Cleanout and Before beginning installation of the chimney,be sure th t the selected size Face Plate Retainers is adequate for the appliance and the selected height f the Chimney Lag Screws Brace Round Top termination is high enough to conform to building code require- Into Structure ( ments. Chimneys are required to extend at least 3 fee above the highest point where they pass through the roof of a building,a d at least two feet i Pad point than any portion of a building within 10 feet.(Nati nal Fire Protection Association Standards Nos.31, 54, and 211.)See Fig.4. FIG 2 INSULATED TEE THROUGH COMBUSTIBLE WALL 2 FT. , 3.Appliance Support,with the Selkirk Chimney System starting at the appliance outlet.This is permissible if this method is shown in the appliance instructions, or with masonry fireplaces. 2 FT. , 4.Wall Support with Insulated Tee.See Sheet S-5. 5. Support Box.See Sheet S-9. 10 FT. 6. Proper lateral support is also necessary and may be provided by wall /1 bands, firestops, roof braces and/or all the supports listed above. Maxi- mum spacing between components providing lateral support is 8 ft (See sheets S-2, S-3, and S-5). — �ii�----, ` Because of thermal expansion problems,only one of these support meth- 3 FT J ods should be used for a vertical installation.For example:Do Not use both . 'I—Il`1 a ceiling support and a roof support for the same chimney. OBSERVE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AND SLOPE FOR CONNECTOR OR SMOKE PIPE 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- ance 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 if tests have shown that more than 18 inches clear- the mark or name of a well-known safety testing organization' or labora- ance is necessary, or if the location of the stove or heater necessitates tory. more clearance.See Fig.5. SECOND Don't buy an appliance which is bigger than necessary. Combustible materials include such things as framing lumber, plywood, THIRD Look or ask for complete installation, operating and mainte- drywall (sheet rock, plaster board, lath and plaster, gypsum board) and 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, gives you all these very important details. foams, boards and especially loose fill cellulose fiber, must also be kept away from the chimney in the same manner as combustible materials. 'Such as Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. or Intertek Testing Services. APPLIANCE SAFETY I Use Locking Be sure to follow all details of the instructions for your solid fuel burning Bands at Every Minimum appliance. You should give preference to the purchase of an appliance Joint ., i Clearance 11 which either has a label or includes detailed instructions showing all re- 3 ' '-2" quired clearances to floor and walls. If necessary, these clearances may %3 E be reduced byuse of a tested and"Listed"(byUL,for example) '' .X p )protection ;) system,or by one of the methods described in NFPA Standard 211. 1 For the chimney connector, the appliance instructions take prece- A 's1 i X dence over the 18 inch clearance shown in these instructions (or in See Note 1 i building codes).The 18 inch minimum clearance dimension applies only if Below Ceiling Support there is no other information for the connector. Follow Appliance (FSP)(CSP) Instructions For When protecting walls or ceilings from the heat of a connector, be sure to Clearance. If Dripless Smoke leave at least a 1 inch ventilated air space between the protection material Not Given, Use Pipe Adapter and combustible construction. It is ineffective and possibly dangerous to (DSA or DSAC) apply ordinary brick,or any similar dense material directly to a wood framed Appliance wall for the purpose of reducingsafe clearances. • Instru• Folloctions bon P P Instructions For EACH SOLID FUEL APPLIANCE SHOULD HAVE ITS OWN CHIMNEY I Clearance. If Connector(Or Not Given, Use * Stoves of air-tight or controlled combustion design may be difficult to Smoke Pipe) 18" operate if some other appliance is connected to the same chimney. Drip-Free Cap on Cleanout Tee * Open front, freestanding or built-in fireplaces may need all the draft NOTE:The purpose of the diagonal arrows is to show that the 18 inch dearance DOES NOTAPPLY to the produced by a minimum height of chimney. Interconnecting them or their vertical connector entering a Finish Support.This support is actually tested with a bare vertical chimney with another appliance may be prohibited by their instructions and connector and must pass the UL tests with very hot gases entering the bare single wall pipe. may cause smoking problems. FIG.5 CONNECTOR CLEARANCES *Never connect a gas-burning appliance into a chimney for any woodburning stove,heater or fireplace.This is extremely dangerous because a chimney Passing a bare smoke pipe or connector of a wood buming 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 appliance to produce poisonous carbon monoxide. must be cut away to get 18 inch clearance(usually at least a 40 inch circle). * For these and other reasons, don't ever inter-connect your solid fuel Wherever possible,locate the Selkirk Chimney to avoid penetrating a wall with appliance with anything else, not even another solid fuel appliance.There a single wall connector.Besides following the appliance instructions for con- are simply too many things that can go wrong if you do. nectors,other rules for solid fuel appliance connectors are: GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1.Never enclose vertical single wall pipe,even at 18 inches clearance. A correct easily-maintained chimney installation has five important parts: 2. Never run it through ceilings or floors, or windows. 1. Proper support, both vertical and lateral,with access for inspection and 3. Don't use single wall pipe outdoors. 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 parts for the appliance end and for the entry or smoke pipe. to the chimney.See the Selkirk Chimney System catalog for the proper 3.AIR SPACE clearance of 2 inches for insulated chimney parts. size Dripless Smoke Pipe Adapter(DSA)or(DSAC),or Chimney Pipe Adap- 4.All vertical intermediate ceiling or floor penetrations completely framed tor(CPA). and firestopped with specified chimney parts. 6. Locate and support the connector to avoid accidental contact or dam- 5.All connector and chimney joints completely secured against unlocking age. with three screws or with locking bands. See diagram for screw location. 7. Caps or plugs for tees should be secured against ailing out and de- signed so signed so they can't leak creosote or rain. 8. Heavy weight single wall pipe lasts longer. Use 24 auge if possible. Vertical chimneys may be supported in these ways: 9. Porcelain enamel is the best high temperature prot ctive finish but re- 1.Ceiling Support with all chimney stacked above.See sheet S-1. quires careful handling and may be difficult to assembl securely except in 2.Roof Support,with one or more lengths suspended below and with total a vertical position and could produce noxious odors if verheated. height limits depending on factors such as roof pitch and height.See sheet 10.Galvanized steel pipe is no better than plain black r painted steel S-4. because the galvanized zinc coating is ineffective once it has been over- Mall Attic Insulation heated. Shield(AIS) 11.Operating the stove, heater or fireplace when the connector is red hot Attic is very dangerous.This indicates overfiring or a chimney fire. Stop firing, close the dampers,let things cool off,and keep watching for problems on Ca nearby walls and furnishings. VA VA 12.The slope of the horizontal portion of a connector of 1/4 inch per foot is vi Ca Maximum sometimes a building code requirement.This slope will have little effect on r) va Insulation safety or appliance operation. If the connector is vertical, it should be Nail Flanges v4 VA Height 10" installed with the crimped end down. If it can be sloped between the stove To Framing\ v� ri Above Framing CA and chimney, use 45 degree one piece leakproof elbows (such as the r va corrugated type), and try to maintain sufficient slope so that any conden- sate liquid runs back toward the appliance.To keep liquids from coming out vi �a r connector joints, the small (or crimped)end should always be down-or r� toward the stove or fireplace. CA f9 CLEARANCES FOR SELKIRK CHIMNEY SYSTEM INSULATED ' va 1,1 t ' PIPE r v Selkirk Chimney ------- Fire Stop/Joist Shield(JS) All insulated Selkirk Chimney Systems'gas-carrying chimney parts Section are marked with important safety information confirming minimum FIG 6 FIRE STOP/JOIST SHIELD(JS)USED airspace clearance to combustibles. This minimum airspace clear- WITH ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD ance to combustibles is important in order to keep combustible mate- rials from overheating and creating a fire hazard.Never fill required If the enclosure is exterior, without penetration of the building enclosure, airspace with insulation or even non-combustible material,since such wall bands should be used to provide the necessary lateral stability. actions could cause overheating.If you are uncertain about a particu- Regardless of the benefits of the exterior enclosure, better chimney and lar installation,contact Selkirk at the number referenced at the end appliance operation will be obtained if the chimney is located entirely inside of these instructions. the heated part of the building (except of course for the part above the roof). Such parts as Fire Stops and ceiling supports are intended to be attached Enclosures of ordinary wood framing with gypsum drywall or plywood directly to the framing or to ceiling,or floors.These auxiliaries,which are in walls may be built only in one and two-family dwellings. For other types of contact with wood or other combustibles, are designed and tested to buildings, multiple occupancies or high rise construction, additional fire assure that they do not overheat at points of contact. resistance is required for enclosures as follows: A factory-built chimney that extends through any zone above that on which The instruction sheets for individual parts and the table on the back page the connected appliance is located is to be provided with an enclosure give proper framing dimensions,which in turn define the proper clearance. having a fire resistance rating equal to or greater than that of the floor or Wherever these instructions illustrate the use of a required spacer or fire roof assemblies through which it passes. stop, the purpose of the part is to maintain and assure the proper clear- ance. Even with a fire resistance rated enclosure, the use of Fire Stops at every floor level is recommended to stabilize the chimney and to retard Remember that the most important clearance requirement is that it must be possible fire spread external to the chimney. AIR SPACE. FIRESTOPPING ENCLOSURE:Interior or exterior residential chimneys should be enclosed (See Also Sheet S-2) where they extend through closets, storage areas, or habitable spaces A fire stop is any part of the building structure which prevents the spread of a 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 combustible materials. The space between the enclosure and chimney framed at 2"clearance,a Firestop/Joist Shield(JS)or Fire Stop/Wall Spacer should be at least the required 2"minimum airspace clearance to combus- (WS)is the proper firestop to use at every floor.Part"JS"may be used with all tibles.(SEE SHEET S-2 FOR PROPER USE OF FIRESTOPS IN AN ENCLO- Selkirk Chimney System models. Part"WS"may be used only with Model SURE). Enclosures may be built of ordinary drywall or plywood at the SSII. required minimum of 2 INCHES AIR SPACE CLEARANCE.While properly installed firestops or supports help maintain the necessary clearances to If the enclosure or space around the chimney is larger than usual, or combustibles at ceilings or joist areas,there are no special parts to maintain irregular in shape, attach galvanized metal plates 28 gauge or heavier all clearance to inside surfaces of walls or enclosures; therefore, the builder around the edges of the Fire Stop/Joist Shield(JS)or Firestop/Wall Spacer and the chimney installer should take all necessary precautions to assure (WS)as necessary.These should be wide enough so that when installed, that this 2 inch minimum clearance or more is maintained. the gap is closed to vertical air circulation around the chimney and the pipe is securely spaced and centered. In unoccupied attics, it is very important to be sure that blown-in or other insulation does not come in contact with the chimney.A full enclosure built For firestopping to be fully effective,all ceiling and floor penetrations should 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 framing helps enough to keep insulation and stored furnishings away from the chimney. delay horizontal spread of fire and controls unnecessary horizontal air If a full enclosure is not built,an Attic Insulation Shield(AIS)MUST be used. leakage through intermediate floors. See Fig.6. CHIMNEY JOINT SECURITY A chimney enclosure is also highly recommended for any outdoor,exterior- All Selkirk chimney joints must be reinforced with either of 2 choices: mounted chimney located outside of the building wall.This enclosure can 1. Locking Bands (LB). These are furnished with pipe and elbows. be helpful in reducing internal condensation, creosote build-up and metal or deterioration. Also the enclosure, by protecting the chimney from cold 2. Stainless steel sheet metal screws(3 minimum)per joint,these are an outdoor temperatures, may improve draft and appliance operation. optional extra. At the upper end of this outdoor enclosure,the chimney should be flashed The stainless steel sheet metal screws, size #8 x 112" must be evenly with the flashing/storm collar termination shown in Sheet S-3. spaced around the joint and 1/2 inch above the joint separation. Before installing either the screws or the Locking Band,the jo nt should be 1 V. which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote :I r vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. + (, As a result,creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining.When ignited, Enclosure— el r' ", G: this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. ;1 G;-2= Minimum Clearance Back-Up ;Selkirk ChirrOey With coal which can burn with a smoky fire,this smoke also condenses in Strip Tipe r, the chimney to form soot. I ;a �; The chimney should be inspected at least once every 2 weeks during the G,j V: heating season to determine if a creosote or soot buildup has occurred. G: Gi G: If creosote or soot has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the ;; �; risk of chimney fire. Ceiling -� r, Fire Stop/Joist 4 Creosote causes many problems.Some are visible while others are not. It 04 G; Shield(JS) 2"Minimum Clearance _r„ can make trouble if: "Sidewall material may be N Enclosure", 1. It runs down the outside of the pipe to damage the finish on the more readily supported using Dry Wall, metal. back-up strips at upper and Plywood, Etc. 2. It drips out of joints, damaging floors or furnishings. lower ends of an enclosure. 3.It plugs up the chimney to cause poor combustion,smoking,soiling walls FIG 7 FIRE STOP/JOIST SHIELD(JS)WITH and indoor air pollution. FULL ENCLOSURE 4. It catches fire in the chimney to cause possible chimney damage and securely twist locked together.The diagram,Fig.8,illustrates these points. damage to your home. Screws or locking bands are needed to prevent accidental disengagement If you see deposits more than 1/16 inch thick,clean all of the chimney parts during chimney cleaning, and to reinforce the chimney whenever it is mechanically. This means using brushes, scraping or equivalent. Don't outdoors, along walls, or above the roof. start a chimney fire!With only slight deposits,try a hot fire to see if the black deposits change to light ash or fall down the chimney. You can hear the sound of falling deposits when temperature conditions are right.After- wards reinspect the chimney and the inside of the appliance for deposits. j—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 Use Minimum 3 Screws together with a hot fire, it is probably the fire that is doing the work. / Per Joint Depending on the rate of buildup, as you learn what Is going on in the /� / chimney, you can adjust your cleaning schedule. 0._ / Use 1/8"Drill Here for If you have any doubts about your ability to clean the chimney, or if the #8 x 1/2" deposits are very heavy and hard to remove, call a professional chimney FIGS DRILLING 11� Stainless Steel Screwsweep. Do not try to burn them off. DIAGRAM , !' (Close up,Cross-Section 0, 1/2 inch It doesn't matter how careful you are with loading,fuel wood selection or of Chimney Joint) /j -._L draft control, you should observe the above precautions with any wood or stove or chimney installation. /IIIIII—Male End-Outer Wall CHIMNEY FIRES AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM Not Your Selkirk Chimney System is not intended or designed for use as a . .e CAUTION:ThN Do of Drillep combustion or fire chamber.It is very easy to over fire your woodbuming appliance Morwith kindling,scrap lumber,brush or any fast burning fuel.This can produce flames and high temperatures all the way up the chimney,and may cause chimney damage. 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 metal joints as furnished.Do not use tape or any sealing compound(such as chimney damage,or a fire.The creosote may be burning inside the chim- tar, mastic, putty or silicone)at the outer joints. Sealers in the joints may ney.If you see flames coming out the top,you are either overfiring or there cause the insulation to accumulate moisture and will cause corrosion or freez- is a chimney fire. ing failures. 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 AGED ENDS chimney fire for any reason, follow these steps: Both the inner and outer pipe must join properly to avoid leakage and accidental disengagement. Slight eccentricity of the inner pipe will not 1. Immediately close all dampers and/or air entrance openings to your affect operation provided that the joint goes together completely. Minor appliance.This includes doors on Franklin type stoves. Block off fireplace dents or irregularity of the outer pipe will not have any perceptible effect on openings. temperature safety. 2.Alert your family to the possible danger. 1 CHIMNEY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 3. Inspect your appliance and chimney surroundings fdr possible fire. If in doubt, alert your fire department. The need for chimney maintenance depends on the kind of appliance and 4. Do not continue to use your appliance until it and 'our chimney have how it is operated.Gas and oil-burning appliances may need very little,but been thoroughly inspected.Overheating can cause metal parts to expand, wood and coal-burning appliances may need a great deal of chimney buckle and crack. If you are not certain, have a qualified heating person maintenance.Open front fireplaces without doors usually dilute their smoke disassemble all parts so they can be inspected and replaced. with large amounts of air.Thus the buildup of chimney deposits is generally 5. Do not use salt or water on the fire in your appliance. Salt is corrosive very low. "Air tight" or controlled draft wood stoves and heaters produce and water will cause a dangerous steam explosion.You might be able to dense smoke if they are loaded for long duration or overnight fires,and can control the fire by using ashes, sand or baking soda, since baking soda is rapidly produce heavy,thick creosote deposits. It is possible, by having a an ingredient used for dry chemical fire extinguishers.; short duration daily hot fire,to burn off these deposits or prevent them from 6.After a chimney fire, when it 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 ciation of how to get the correct temperature. hours.There may be delayed smoldering and subsequent ignition,even if CREOSOTEAND SOOT FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL the fire inside the chimney has been controlled. When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, FRAMING DIMENSIONS FOR SELKIRK CHIMNEY SYSTEMS TO MAINTAIN 2 INCH AIR SPACE CLEARANCE CHIMNEY SIZE:(Inside Diam.) 5" 6" 7" 8" 10" 12" 14" TYPE HT TYPE HT TYPE HT TYPE HT TYPE HT TYPE HT TYPE HT CEILING OR FINISH SUPPORT" 11-1/4"X11-1/4" 12-1/4"X12-1/4" 13-1/4"X13-1/4" 14-1/4"X14-1/4" 16-1/4"X16-1/4" 18-1/4"X18-1/4" 20-1/4"X20-1/4" ' CEILING PENETRATIONS" 11"X 11" 12"X 12" 13"X 13" 14"X 14" 16"X 16" 18"X 18" 20"X 20" FLOOR OPENINGS' 4, (( if 41 ROOF OPENINGS" " if .t .. 44 44 1 « WALL OPENINGS" <> ., ., « All framing dimensions may be up to 1/2"more, but not less than the above values.Check support dimensions before using. MAXIMUM HEIGHT(OR LENGTH)OF CHIMNEY FOR SUPPORTS SIZE 5", 6",7", 8" 10", 12", 14" SUPPORT TYPE PART NO. FEET OF FEET OF CHIMNEY CHIMNEY ANCHOR PLATE AP 85 85 FINISH OR CEILING SUPPORT FSP,CSP 50 50 INSULATEDTEE IT 50 40 WALL SUPPORT KIT WSK 50 40 ROOF SUPPORT(A) RSP 30 30 INTERIORRESUPPORT IR 18 18 SUPPORT BOX SB 20 — NOTE: (A) 20 feet of chimney may be suspended below a roof support with all joints securely threaded,using locking bands or screws CHIMNEY PIPE LENGTH SELECTOR CHART Pipe Length 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 Pipe Length 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 Total Installed Height 43/+ 7/ 101/4 161/4 221/4 341/4 463/4 Total Installed Height 43/474a 103/a 163/4223/a 34�+ 463a Ft. In. Indies NUMBER OF CHIMNEY PIPE SECTIONS Ft. In. Inches NUMBER OF CHIMNEY PIPE SECTIONS —43/4 43/4 1 9 21/4 110 1/4 1 2 —73/4 73/4 1 9 81/4 1161/4 1 2 —103/4 103/4 1 10 81/4 1281/4 1 2 1 1/2 121/2 1 1 9 7 115 1 3 1 43/4 16 3/4 1 10 1 121 1 3 1 61/2 181/2 1 1 10 7 127 1 3 1 103/4 22 3/4 1 11 81/4 1401/4 I 3 1 11 1/4 231/4 1 1 1 12 7 151 1 3 2 10 3/4 34 3/4 1 13 1 157 1 3 2 11 1/4 351/4 1 1 1 13 7 163 ' 1 3 3 31/2 391/2 1 1 14 7 175 1 3 3 61/2 421/2 1 1 11 7 139 4 3 91/2 451/2 1 1 12 11 3/4 155 3/4 1 4 3 103/4 463/4 1 13 53/4 161 3/4 1 4 4 21/4 501/4 1 1 1 15 7 187 4 4 31/2 51 1/2 1 1 16 11 3/4 2033/4 1 4 J 4 31/2 51 1/2 1 1 17 53/4 2093/4 1 4 4 61/2 541/2 1 1 18 53/4 221 3/4 1 4 4 91/2 571/2 1 1 14 53/4 173 3/4 5 5 31/2 631/2 1 1 16 4 1/2 196 1/2 1 5 5 91/2 691/2 1 1 19 53/4 233 3/4 5 5 91/2 , 691/2 2 21 41/2 2561/2 1 5 6 91/2 81 1/2 1 1 22 4 1/2 2681/2 1 5 7 21/4 861/4 1 2 17 41/2 2081/2 6 _ 7 81/4 921/4 1 2 19 3 1/4 231 1/4 1 6 7 81/4 921/4 1 2 23 41/2 2801/2 6 7 91/2 931/2 2 25 3 1/4 3031/4 . 1 6 8 81/4 1041/4 1 2 26 31/4 3151/4 1 6 0015110-0712