Quadra-Fire 5100 ACC Installation Manual - page 9
October 14, 2013
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5100 I-ACC
Recommended
Location
Marginal
Location
Location
Not
Recommended
Recommended
Location
Location NOT
Recommended
Multi-level Roofs
Windward
Leeward
Outside Termination Cap
Figure 9.1
D.ChimneyTerminationRequirements
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for clearance, securing
flashingandterminatingthechimney.
•
Must have an approved and Listed cap
•
Must not be located where it will become plugged by
snow or other material
• Mustterminateatleast3feet(91cm)abovetheroof
and at least 2 feet (61cm) above any portion of the
roof within 10 feet (305cm).
• Mustbelocatedawayfromtreesorotherstructures
C. Locating Your Stove & Chimney
Location of the appliance and chimney will affect perfor-
mance. As shown in
Figure 9.1thechimneyshould:
• Installthroughthewarmspaceenclosedbythebuild-
ingenvelope.Thishelpstoproducemoredraft,espe-
ciallyduringlightinganddiedownofthefire.
• Penetratethehighestpartoftheroof.Thisminimizes
the affects of wind turbulence and down drafts.
• Considertheappliancelocationinordertoavoidfloor
and ceiling attic joists and rafters.
•
Locate termination cap away from trees, adjacent
structures, uneven roof lines and other obstructions.
Your local dealer is the expert in your geographic area and
can usually make suggestions or discover solutions that will
easilycorrectyourflueproblem.
NOTICE:
• Chimneyperformancemayvary.
• Trees,buildings,rooflinesandwindconditionsaffect
performance.
• Chimneyheightmayneedadjustmentifsmokingor
overdraftoccurs.
NOTICE: Locating the appliance in a basement or in a
locationofconsiderableairmovementcancauseintermittent
smokespillagefromappliance.Donotlocateappliancenear
• Frequentlyopendoors
• Centralheatoutletsorreturns