DuraVent DuraTech Series, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...DuraTech All Fuel Chimney System 5 to 8 diameter Installation Instructions...

Page 2: ...ep these instructions for future reference This booklet also contains instructions for installing a venting system within an existing masonry chimney and for installations passing through a cathedral...

Page 3: ...EP DIRECTIONS 6 CEILING SUPPORTED 7 OFFSET ELBOW INSTALLATION 11 EXTENDED ROOF BRACKET INSTALLATION 13 ROOF SUPPORTED INSTALLATIONS 13 TEE SUPPORTED INSTALLATIONS 16 MASONRY FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONS 21...

Page 4: ...actory built fireplaces check with your fireplace manufacturer Otherwise DuraTech has not been approved for use with solid fuel appliances in Canada DuraTech Chimney is available in 5 6 7 8 diameters...

Page 5: ...Shield Elbow with swivel Attic Insulation Shield Tee with Tee Cap Elbow Strap Adjustable Tee Support Bracket Adjustable Wall Strap Chimney Cap Anchor Plate Round Ceiling Support Box Extended Roof Bra...

Page 6: ...mation and enhance draft Include an access door by the Tee Cap for chimney cleaning Refer to Fig 23 STOVE RECOMMENDATIONS Follow the stove manufacturer s instructions The requirements stated below per...

Page 7: ...d Support Box the Flat Ceiling Support Box the Square Ceiling Support Box Reduced Clearance Support Box or the CAS Ceiling Support The CAS Ceiling Support is only used when installing the CAS system R...

Page 8: ...pport Box and secure them to the framing members using the 6 1 1 4 long round head wood screws provided see Fig 6 4 Frame Openings Frame openings in each ceiling or floor above the Support Box Fig 7 T...

Page 9: ...is on the ground floor Support Box is in the 1st floor ceiling you would need a Firestop Radiation Shield at the 2nd floor ceiling and at the 3rd floor ceiling etc including where the chimney penetra...

Page 10: ...ion Shield until the base sits squarely on the framed opening Fig 7 10 e Secure the Attic Insulation Shield to the top of the framed opening using at least 3 8 penny nails or 3 8 1 1 2 wood screws per...

Page 11: ...the cap and twist locking it clockwise onto the chimney Do not hold upper portion of the cap and twist as this may damage the cap The Chimney Cap can be removed for chimney cleaning as described in t...

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Page 13: ...bottom halves of the Adjustable Leg In order to secure Legs in proper position there is a hole provided in the outer leg where the outer and inner halves overlap Use a 1 4 drill bit to drill through...

Page 14: ...install the remainder of the Combustible Air System The Support Box must remain level and the top edge of the box must cover the edge of the roof s decking material Square Ceiling Support Boxes are a...

Page 15: ...im sections into the ceiling Fig 6 4 Complete Installation Refer to Steps 7 9 10 in the Ceiling Supported Installation section to complete the Roof Supported installation Figure 20 Figure 21 2 A Roof...

Page 16: ...ers Please note that you cannot extend the chimney all the way to the appliance you must have some connector pipe 1 Cut and frame opening to provide a minimum of 2 clearance on all sides of the chimne...

Page 17: ...uter walls at this location Refer to Table 2 for the appropriate framing dimensions 3 Install Wall Thimble The Wall Thimble is two piece component which includes the Interior half and the Exterior hal...

Page 18: ...ust for desired clearance to wall and secure by tightening bolts Figs 26 27 5 Install Tee and Cleanout Chimney Figure 25 Figure 26 INSTALLATION WITH TEE BELOW TEE SUPPORT SHOWN WITH LEG BRACKETS MOUNT...

Page 19: ...on to the female end of the Chimney Branch by twisting clockwise 8 Complete Chimney Attach the Chimney Sections as in Step 7 in the Ceiling Supported Installation section Secure the chimney to the wa...

Page 20: ...e the Chase Top Flashing Spacers to allow the proper air gap clearances on the galvanized sheet The Chase Top Flashing Spacers are available to insure that the proper air gap is maintained Figure 29 d...

Page 21: ...th a high temperature 1000 F sealant Secure Anchor Plate with at least 4 1 4 x 4 masonry anchors Fig 30 It is very important that the Anchor Plate is level Be sure to maintain a 1 min clearance to com...

Page 22: ...he Slip Connector or Snap LockAdapter slips into the opening in the Ceiling Support or Finishing Collar Align the tabs on the Slip Connector or Snap LockAdapter with the notches in the face of the Sup...

Page 23: ...sk of chimney fire 4 How to Clean Have your chimney cleaned by a Certified Chimney Sweep if you have doubts about your ability to clean it Use a plastic wood or steel brush Do not use a brush that wil...

Page 24: ...Sweep orVENTINOX installer The Liner and Components warranty is further subject to compliance with the following requirements throughout the warranty period The chimney must have a chimney cap and che...