November 5, 2015
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Cathedral Vertical Installation
The wood burning appliance must be installed in accordance
with the applicable local laws or the CAN/CSA-B365, NFPA211
(USA) norms. Follow the chimney manufacturer’s instructions
to install the chimney.
Always pass chimney between joists. If you have to cut a joist,
refer to the National Building code to know how to do it safely
to avoid structural integrity fail. Otherwise, call a carpenter or a
certified installer.
Always frame around chimney and keep minimal clearances
indicated in your chimney manual.
Do not fill the gap between the framing and the chimney.
Nothing must be in contact with the chimney.
Always install a fire-wall at each level, in a wall, a ceiling, a
floor and an attic.
Always pass with a straight section through joists.
The chimney should be supported by the cathedral roof. Install
a frame for this purpose around the opening. Weight of the
chimney must not be supported by the stove.
Offset Installation
The wood burning appliance must be installed in accordance
with the applicable local laws or the CAN/CSA-B365, NFPA211
(USA) norms. Follow the chimney manufacturer’s instructions
to install the chimney.
Always pass chimney between joists. If you have to cut a joist,
refer to the National Building code to know how to do it safely
to avoid structural integrity fail. Otherwise, call a carpenter or a
certified installer.
Always frame around chimney. Keep minimal clearances
indicated in your chimney manual.
Do not fill the gap between the framing and the chimney.
Nothing must be in contact with the chimney.
Always install a fire-wall at each level, in a wall, a ceiling, a
floor and an attic.
A special fire stop need to be install into the attic. It keeps
insulation distant from the chimney.
Always pass with a straight section through joists.
Chimney weight has to be support by the lowest floor with a
ceiling support.
Chimney weight should never be onto the elbows. Install a
support band to support the upper straight section over the
elbow.
Weight of the chimney must not be supported by the stove.
Some restriction have to be respect regarding the maximum
angle and length of the offset. Refer to the chimney manual or
local building code for this restriction.
