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UNIVERSAL ROOF BRACE KIT
If the chimney extends 5 feet (1.5m) or more above the roof deck,
a Universal Roof Brace Kit is required. The Universal Roof Brace
Kit contains 2 telescopic legs, brackets, band strap and hardware
package. The band strap is wrapped around the chimney and
the two telescopic legs bolted to the roof brackets.
The Flashing and Storm Collar may be painted to match the roof
shingles. This will extend its life and improve the appearance. The
chimney may be painted also with a HEAT RESISTANT paint. To
improve adhesion to the chimney, degrease, clean and prime
before painting. Follow the paint manufacturer’s instructions.
Continue adding chimney lengths until the proper height is
achieved (see Figure 1 and Chart 2). Install a Round Top. The
Round Top prevents entry of moisture which might lead to prema-
ture deterioration of the chimney.
On metal or steep roofs, it is recommended that an ice deflector
or “cricket” fabricated from heavy-guage galvanized steel be
installed. The wedge-shaped deflector is installed 2” from the
chimney on the upper slope. Its function is to split ice and snow
as they slide down the roof, preventing damage to the chimney.
This is not a supplied item. Contact your dealer or a sheet
metal fabrication shop in your area for your custom ice deflector.
This also should be painted with a suitable metal paint by
following the paint manufacturer’s instructions.
Once you have marked and located the area where the chimney
will come through the roof, center, position and prepare the roof
area by removing shingles, shingle nails and cutting the roofing
material. Frame a RECTANGULAR opening to suit the pitch of
the roof and ensure that a 2” (50mm) clearance is maintained to
combustibles on all four (4) sides. This is done before extending
the chimney above the roof. Do not nail the flashing to the roof at
this time as ajustments may be required.
Slide the top edge (nearest the roof peak) of the flashing under
the roofing shingles. At least half of the flashing (top and sides)
should be UNDER the shingles and the lower end OVER the
shingles to provide a watershed. Trimming off the shingles may
be neccessary around the cone of the flashing for a better fit. On
existing roof application, lower a chimney length into the flashing
opening and twist lock in place and secure with a Locking Band.
Ensure that the chimney is level and plumb before nailing the
flashing to the roof.
Nail the flashing to the roof deck (also under the shingles) along
the upper edge and down each sides with 12 nails with neoprene
washers or cover the heads with a suitable non hardening
waterproof caulking. Seal the shingles to the plate in the same
manner. As a precaution, apply a bead of caulking along all
seams of the flashing as per Figure 21.
Apply a non-hardening high temperature silicone caulking just
above the top of the flashing cone where it meets the chimney
casing. Slide the Storm Collar through the applied caulking and
place into its final position to ensure a waterproof joint. Apply
additional caulking above the Storm Collar as required.
Two (2) pockets must be formed to attach the telescopic legs
(use Figure 23 and the Selection Chart below as guide).
Tab “A” is formed at one end by bending the strapping band
(clearing the first hole). The number of holes counted away from
Tab “A” (including the first hole) will identify the location of the
first pocket. Attach at this location the “U” bracket by inserting a
bolt through and securing with the supplied nut.
To form Tab “B” count the holes away from the “U” bracket. At this
location a bolt is inserted into the holes creating the other pocket.
Fasten the larger diameter section of the telescopic leg to the
“U” bracket using the bolt and nut.
FIGURE 22
Eye Bolt
Clamp
Storm Collar
Flashing
Locking Band
Nut & Bolt
Round Top
Band Strap
Telescopic Leg
Nails
FIGURE 23
UT/ST
Inside Diameter
# Holes from "Tab A" for
the "U" Bracket
# holes from "U" Bracket
to bolt hole in tab "B"
Hole/Tab Selection Chart
"U" Bracket
(1st Pocket)
Tab "A"
Tab "B"
Bend the strapping of
Tab "A" and "B" to form
2nd pocket and cut off
excess material
5”
6”
7”
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