ICC Chimney RIS, Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...so will void the certification and the warranty of this chimney If possible install the chimney on the interior of the building as it will provide better per formance than an exterior chimney In areas with continuous temperatures below 0 F the use of an exterior chimney may result in operating problems such as poor draft and excessive condensation of combustion products If you do install an exteri...

Page 2: ...himney CHIMNEY EXTENSIONS TYPICAL SITE BUILT Extending a masonry chimney lined with a metal chimney liner Masonry Transitions Fireplace Applications RIS Minium Rough Opening Dimensions Floor or Base Support Wall Support Through the Wall Installation Wall Support and Wall Radiation Shield Round and Square Support Attic and Roof Area Elbows Wall Band Guy Band Radiation Shield Rain Caps After market ...

Page 3: ...US HIGH TEMPERATURE MINERAL FIBRE SIZE 6 TO 24 Inside Diameter ALLOWABLE FLUE GAS TEMPERATURES Maximum Continuous 1000 F Brief Forced Firing 1400 F Tested To 3 X 10 min 2100 F CLEARANCES To Combustible Materials 2 Air Space Minimum To Non Combustible Materials No Clearance Required NOTE NFPA 211 requires that all chimneys used on solid fuel residential applications to be listed to UL 103HT RIS Own...

Page 4: ...ort Insulated Tee Chimney Length Adjustable Length 186 186 150 55 55 65 186 166 166 130 50 50 61 166 146 146 118 45 45 57 146 120 120 97 40 40 53 120 102 102 82 35 35 45 102 89 89 72 30 30 39 89 78 78 63 25 25 35 78 70 70 57 20 20 31 70 64 64 51 20 20 28 64 58 58 47 20 20 26 58 53 53 43 20 20 23 53 22 24 RIS Chimney Dimensions Diameter OD lbs ft 6 7 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 8 9 10 12 14 16 18 20 ...

Page 5: ...tected combustible material must not be less than 18 refer to the Building Code in use in your area 8 Factory built chimneys which extend through any story above that on which the connected appliance is located are to be provided with enclosures having a fire rating equal to or greater than that of the floor or roof assembly through which they pass 9 A support must be installed above each chimney ...

Page 6: ...evation Above Sea Level feet Number of elbows 0 2 X 15 2 X 30 2 X 45 4 X 15 4 X 30 4 X 45 1 2 0 1000 1000 2000 2000 3000 3000 4000 4000 5000 5000 6000 6000 7000 7000 8000 8000 9000 9000 10000 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 15 15 16 17 17 18 18 19 20 20 16 16 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 14 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 18 19 18 19 19 20 21 21 22 23 24 24 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 2...

Page 7: ... Earthquake Damaged Masonry Chimneys Using New Metal Chimneys by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHIMNEY LENGTHS RIL Install chimney lengths as follows 1 Stack one chimney length on to another 2 Screw the stainless steel metal screws supplied with the length through the pre punched holes in the bottom of the length and into the lower length Be su...

Page 8: ...nstalled directly on to the existing chimney It is often necessary to remove a portion of the top tile liner and some of the masonry cap in order to achieve a structurally sound clean flat surface Alternatively a concrete bond beam may be poured on top of the existing masonry in order to achieve a flat surface In either case read the section on masonry transitions carefully before installing the a...

Page 9: ...re it contacts the masonry 7 Install additional components as required Be sure to maintain the required clearance to combustible materials 8 The maximum height of un braced or un guyed chimney above a roof is 5 ft 9 The maximum height above an anchor plate without a lateral support is 5 TYPICAL MASONRY CHIMNEY EXTENSIONS RIS Owner s Manual ICC Chimney 9 TYPICAL SITE BUILT TRANSITION Anchor Plate C...

Page 10: ...e flue tile varies quite a bit from piece to piece We recommend that this transition be locally constructed using the following procedure see the drawing on page 9 Make a paper template of the existing tile liner Have a local sheet metal fabricator make a rectangular to round tapered transition having the following properties Constructed of 025 22 gauge or heavier type 304 or 316 stainless steel T...

Page 11: ...ort fastened to a chimney length 1 Attach the main support plate to the wall using at least a 10 X 3 screw through each hole in the plate Make sure the support is horizontal then attach the angle arms to the wall above the support 2 Place the support collar around the chimney length at the desired height Tighten the ring and then screw the Stainless Steel metal screws supplied with support through...

Page 12: ...Wall Support must be adjusted so that the clearance to a com bustible wall is at least 2 4 Stack the next chimney length in place Fasten the lengths together using one stainless steel metal screw in each pre punched hole Continue until the required chimney height is installed 5 Install a Wall Band at 8 intervals The Wall Band should be adjusted to ensure the chimney is vertical and at 2 or more cl...

Page 13: ...of the first chimney length using the 3 metal screws provided Put this chimney length in the support Push it down firmly in place 4 From below install a firestop radiation shield in each floor through which the chimney passes 5 Stack the next chimney length on the first length Fasten the three screws supplied through the holes to fas ten the chimney together Continue until the required chimney hei...

Page 14: ...llar around the chimney length at the desired height 3 Attach the band arms to the collar using the bolts supplied 4 Attach the band arms to the wall a minimum of 10 X 2 screws through each hole in the support 5 Tighten the ring and then screw the Stainless Steel metal screws supplied with wall band through the collar and into the chimney casing Be sure to use a metal screw in each pre punched hol...

Page 15: ...nds This includes such after market devices as Exhausto chimney top fans and chimney top dampers The following factors must be considered when installing a chimney termination other that our factory built and listed chimney caps When installing a chimney top device of any kind you must deduct the length of chimney equivalent to the weight of the device from the maximum rated capacity If additional...

Page 16: ...re two Adjustable Lengths available They can be used between elbows or wherever an odd length is required Cat No Length in RILA1 7 12 RILA2 13 24 INSULATED TEE RIT RADIATION SHIELD RRS Used when the chimney passes through a com bustible floor or roof Designed to connect horizontal and vertical sections of the chimney ELBOWS RIE15 RIE30 RIE45 Used when a directional change is required Note 45 elbow...

Page 17: ...lize the chimney The recommended maxi mum distance between Wall Bands is 8 Designed to support a chimney on a wall See Support Capacity Table for maximum supported chimney height ROOF FLASHING RF RFA RFB RAIN CAP RRC RDRC The RIS rain cap is constructed entirely of stainless steel It is designed to provide good protection from wind and rain while incorporating small size and a low profile Note If ...

Page 18: ...t support is primarily used to re support the chimney above an offset however it may also be used to provide addition al support when the chimney height exceeds the capacity of the primary support All RIS insulated components are designed to be fastened together with the stainless steel screws provided with each part In some cases it may be desir able to install a locking band The locking band is ...

Page 19: ... 23 53 20 60 80 69 29 76 89 86 26 RIS Offset Table 18 to 24 inches LENGTH BETWEEN ELBOWS 2 X 15 2 X 30 2 X 45 RISE OFFSET RISE OFFSET RISE OFFSET 18 INCH Ø NO LENGTH 12 Length 24 Length 48 Length 48 12 48 24 48 24 12 48 48 20 INCH Ø NO LENGTH 12 Length 24 Length 48 Length 48 12 48 24 48 24 12 48 48 22 INCH Ø NO LENGTH 12 Length 24 Length 48 Length 48 12 48 24 48 24 12 48 48 24 INCH Ø NO LENGTH 12 ...

Page 20: ...le for any incidental or consequential damage caused by defects in the Excel or RIS chimney system During the first ten years of the warranty ICC will provide replacement chimney components at no charge During the balance of the warranty ICC will provide replacement chimney components at 50 of the current retail price at the time of the warranty claim ICC will not be responsible for labor of any k...