Napoleon Fireplaces NZ-26WI - Manual (Page 11)

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IF THE
CHIMNEY IS
UNLINED:
A stainless steel
liner listed to either
S t a n d a r d u L C -
S 6 4 0 M , u L C -
S69 in Canada
o r u L - 1 7 7 7 i n
the uSA: Liners
for New Masonry
Chimneys, may be
used to connect
the fireplace to the
chimney. The liner
must be continuous
from the fireplace
t o t h e c h i m n e y
cap and be installed only per manufacturers instructions.
Figure 19. In both cases, the chimney structure must be
supported by angle iron anchored into the masonry walls.
Figures 19 & 20. The allowable masonry used in chimney
construction is -1/2" b
rick, solidly mortared and fully
encasing the flue. Ensure there are no leaks.
In no case is the masonry enclosure to be supported by the
NZ-26 fireplace. Allow a 1" (one inch) air cavity for expan-
sion.
Remove the nails from the shingles above and to the sides
of the chimney. Place the flashing over the chimney pipe and
slide underneath the sides and upper edge of the shingles.
Ensure that the chimney pipe is properly centered within the
flashing, giving a 3/4" margin all around. Fasten to the roof on
the top and sides. dO NOT NAIl through the lower portion
of the flashing. Make weather-tight by sealing with caulking.
Where possible, cover the sides and top edges of the flashing
with roofing material. Apply waterproof caulking, provided with
the flashing, around the chimney, 1" above the top of the flash-
ing and push the storm collar down into the caulking.
Insert
a rain cap onto the top of the last chimney section.
figure 18
INSTALLING FLAShING AND STORM
COLLAR
figure 17
FLUE TILE SUPPORT FOR A MASONRY FIREPLACE