Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Optional Equipment Considerations . page 14
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules .................................... page 2 Tools and Building Supplies ............ page 2 Precautions ..................................... page 3 Introduction ..................................... page 3 Clearances/...
Page 3 - Figure 1; TYPICAL INSTALLATION; PRECAUTIONS; Circulating Model Shown; CHIMNEY SYSTEM
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 3 Figure 1 TYPICAL INSTALLATION *Construction Materials: • framing materials • paneling • particle board • flooring • dry wall • etc. • plywood PRECAUTIONS Note: These fireplace systems are not difficultto install. However, in the interest of safety, ...
Page 5 - Note: The “Z” type safety strip is not supplied.; CLEARANCES; Install optional outside combustion air kit.; Study the three dimensional illustration (; PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES; Figure 7
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 5 Note: Install the hearth extension only as illus-trated. The safety strips should extend from front ofthe fireplace at least 1-1/2" and should extend tobe at least flush with the sides. In the event awooden support is used to elevate the firepla...
Page 6 - FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS; Consult all local codes.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 6 FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS Figure 10 Figure 8 Figure 9 Step 3. Refer to fireplace drawings and specifi-cations on pages 6 and 7 for framing dimensionsand details. Frame appliance enclosure as illus-trated in Figures 11 through 14 on page 8. IMPORTANT:...
Page 7 - FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 7 FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 14 A B Ceiling Framing C D Roof Framing Header Fireplace Framing B A A Outside Chase G H Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure Including Finising Materials if any Rough Framing F...
Page 8 - INSTALLING THE CHIMNEY SYSTEM; refer to; Figures 15 and 16 and charts Fram-
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 8 Step 4. Fireplace should be secured to sideframing members using the nailing tabs at thetop and bottom of the fireplace front face. Use8d nails or equivalent ( Figure 17 ). Figure 17 Note: The nailing tabs and the area directlybehind the nailing tab...
Page 9 - OFFSET THROUGH FLOOR; when passing through the floor or ceiling; Figures 22 and 23. Support the; For Canada Only; installation is required only for use in Canada.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 9 Figure 25 Outer pipe section installs in just the oppositeway; the lanced end goes down and each newsection goes OVER the outside of the previoussection installed ( Figure 26 ). Figure 26 Security's chimney sections do not need to bescrewed together...
Page 11 - TEN FOOT RULE SUMMARY; The effective heights of the components are:; The Fireplace; SPECIAL OFFSET INSTRUCTIONS; offset and return elbows. Use two elbows -; MULTIPLE TERMINATIONS
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 11 Figure 34 Note: It is recommended that all exterior ex-posed metal fireplace components; such asterminations, flashings, storm collars and/orflue be painted with a premium quality, hightemperature, rust preventative paint designedfor metal. This is...
Page 12 - FTF8 VERTICAL ELEVATION CHART; cannot; Figure 39 ). Be sure to drill only through the; Maximum offset of chimney system is 30; OFFSET CALCULATIONS; stabilizers as shown in
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 12 FTF8 VERTICAL ELEVATION CHART Height Of Number Of FTF8 Chimney Only Chimney Lengths Inches Feet/Inches 12" 18" 36" 48" Height Of Number Of FTF8 Chimney Only Chimney Lengths Inches Feet/Inches 12" 18" 36" 48" 386 ¹⁄₂ ...
Page 13 - OFFSET ELEVATION CHART
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 13 A B FTF8-ES30 Number of FTF8 Chimney Sections Offset Height Offset/Return FTF8-S4 (Inches) (Inches) Elbow Stabilizer 12" 18" 36" 48" 4 15 ³⁄₄ 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 24 ¹⁄₂ 1 0 1 0 0 0 12 29 ³⁄₄ 1 0 0 1 0 0 14 ¹⁄₄ 33 ¹⁄₂ 1 0 2 0 0 0 17 ¹⁄₄ 38...
Page 14 - FIGURES
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 14 Step 5. Secure support straps to framingmembers by nailing under tension in sheer( Figure 41 ). INSTALLING OFFSETS First, review the Offset Elevation Chart andFigure 38 for reference. Step 1. Determine the offset distance wherechimney is to pass th...
Page 15 - Combustion
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 15 Figure 42 Figure 43 THIS FIREPLACE IS NOT INTENDED TO BEUSED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR A FURNACE TOHEAT AN ENTIRE HOME. USE FOR SUPPLE-MENTARY HEATING ONLY. HOUSEWIRING COVER PLATEReplace Cover PlateAfter ElectricalHook-Up POWER TO THE FIREPLACEThe Optio...
Page 16 - Figure 45 shows typical; Glass Doors
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 16 It is especially important to insulate betweenthe studs of an outside chase cavity and underthe floor if the floor is above ground level. Donot place insulation directly against the fire-place or chimney system. FIREPLACE FINISHES Mantels and Trim ...
Page 17 - Table 1; Methods of Determini
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 17 Figure 47 A B D C C Hearth Extension Dimensions A 16" B 38" C 8" D 54" Note: To convert inches to millimetersdivide by 0.03937 Answer - The minimum required thickness of the Micore 160 is .875”,therefore round up to 7/8” and use the...
Page 18 - FINISH TO YOUR TASTE; brick; x T; mortar; marble; x T; mortar; x T
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 18 Secure the hearth extension to the floor toprevent possible shifting. FINISH TO YOUR TASTE There are a wide variety of “finished looks” forthese fireplaces, from formal wall decor withelaborate mantels to rustic wood paneling orwarm brick facings. ...
Page 19 - INSTALLATION COMPONENTS; Shipping Weight
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 19 Stabilizer 63L25 FTF8-S4 Firestop Spacer (30 ° ) 63L32 F8FS30-2 Offset/ ReturnPackage (30 ° ) 63L22 FTF8-ES30 INSTALLATION COMPONENTS The following items are available for use in theinstallation of this appliance. Storm Collar 63L59 FSC 63L38 F8F6 ...