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PRE-INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Before beginning the installation ensure that you obtain any necessary
building permits, and that your installation will conform with all federal
and municipal building code requirements.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE ANY INSULATING MATERIALS OR
RUN ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING WITHIN THE REQUIRED AIR
CLEARANCE SPACE SURROUNDING THE CHIMNEY.
If the chimney must be installed on an exterior wall it is recommended
that the chimney be enclosed below the roof line to protect the
chimney from cold outdoor temperatures, this may help reduce
condensation, creosote formation and enhance draft. Ensure extra
space is provided for an access door by the Insulated Tee for chimney
inspection and cleaning. The exterior enclosure may be insulated,
maintaining the required minimum air space clearance of 2" to any part
of the chimney. Consult local building codes for cold climate
application.
TYPE OF APPLIANCES
If you choose to have your product professionally installed, we
recommend these products be installed by professionals who are
certified in the U. S. by NFI (National Fireplace Institute).
Your SuperVent/SuperPro chimney and connecting stove pipe diameter
should be sized in accordance with the appliance manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Plan the installation of your appliance and chimney in such a way that
both your chimney and your stove pipe run is as short and straight
as possible. By having too long and or multiple bend installations you
can reduce system draft which can affect the operation, and or
performance of your appliance and or chimney system. The chimney
should be located within the building so as to avoid cutting or altering
load bearing members such as joists, rafters, studs, etc. If you require
to cut or alter an existing load bearing member, special reframing
methods are required which often include doubling of adjacent
members. If such a case arises, contact your local Building Code
Official regarding local regulations and proper installation methods.
Sections of the SuperVent/SuperPro chimney which pass through
accessible areas of the building such as through closets, storage areas,
occupied spaces or any place where the surface of the chimney could
be contacted by persons or combustible materials must be enclosed
in a chase to avoid personal contact and damage to the chimney. The
chase may be fabricated using standard building materials. Drywall
CANADA APPLICATIONS
In Canada, Model SuperVent/SuperPro is intended for connection to
liquid fuel or gas fired residential type appliances and building heating
appliances, in which the maximum continuous flue gas temperatures
do not exceed 540ºC (1000°F) as per ULC-S604. It has been tested and
approved to withstand temperatures of up to 925°C for three 30 minutes
intervals.
May also be used with specific factory-built fireplaces listed to
UL 127 and CAN/ULC-S610 when specified in the fireplace
manufacturer's installation instructions.
The flue diameter of gas or oil appliances should comply with National
and Provincial Building Code of Canada and appropriate Installation
Codes; CAN/CSA-B149 for gas and CAN/CSA-B139 for oil.
mounted on 2” x 4” studs is typically used in this situation. The space
between the outer wall of the chimney and the enclosure must be a least
a minimum of 2 inches.
MAINTAIN A 2" MINIMUM AIR SPACE CLEARANCE
BETWEEN INSULATED CHIMNEY SECTIONS AND COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS OR AS ESTABLISHED BY SUPPORT ASSEMBLY.
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS
ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION
INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA.
U.S.A. APPLICATIONS
In the U.S.A., Model SuperVent/SuperPro has been tested per UL103
as a "Type HT" chimney by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. As such
it is code approved for connection to solid, liquid or gas fueled
appliances in which the maximum continuous flue gas temperatures
do not exceed 1000°F. It has been tested and approved to withstand
temperatures of up to 2100°F for three ten minutes intervals.
Factory built chimneys are intended for installation in accordance
with NFPA 211 (Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid
Fuel Fired Appliances), and/or local and regional codes such as the
International Mechanical Code and Uniform Mechanical Code, etc.
The flue diameter of gas or oil fired appliances should comply
with the appropriate NFPA or ANSI Installation Codes; NFPA 54,
ANSI Z223.1, and NFPA 31.
This chimney system is suitable for venting gas, oil or solid fuel fired
appliances including wood stoves, furnaces, boilers and fireplaces.
The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 states: Factory-
built chimneys that pass through floors of buildings requiring the
protection of vertical opening shall be enclosed with approved walls
having a fire resistance rating of not less than 1 hour where such
chimneys are located in a building less than four stories in height, and
not less than 2 hours where such chimneys are located in a building
four or more stories in height.
YOUR CHIMNEY HAS BEEN TESTED, AND LISTED USING ALL
OF THE SUPPORTS, SHIELDS, ETC., DESCRIBED HEREIN.
DELETION OR MODIFICATION OR ANY OF THE REQUIRED
PARTS OR MATERIALS MAY SERIOUSLY IMPAIR THE SAFETY
OF YOUR INSTALLATION, AND VOID THE CERTIFICATION AND
OR WARRANTY OF THIS CHIMNEY
An Attic Insulation Shield must be installed where the chimney passes
into an attic space. It is designed to keep insulation materials or debris
from coming into contact with the chimney. It must accomodate the
amount of insulation as required by the National Building Code.
Where height restrictions will not permit the use of the Attic Insulation
Shield, it is permissible to construct an enclosure with a 2” air space
clearance to the outer pipe all the way to the underside of the roof deck.
In this application you need to install a Firestop Radiation Shield on
the ceiling side and a Rafter Radiation Shield at the roof level.
At the level where the chimney penetrates the air/vapour barrier,
special attention is required. Seal the vapour barrier to the Firestop
Spacer or Ceiling Support assembly or Wall Thimble using an appro-
priate caulking compound as per the requirement of local authorities.
The ideal location for your chimney is within the building envelope. In
cold climates, the use of external chimneys may result in operational
problems such as poor draft, excessive condensation of combustion
products and rapid accumulation of creosote. Under these circum-
stances, the installation of the chimney within the building is strongly
recommended.
