Master Flow LCCA Installation Guide
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1. SAFETY RECOMMENDATION ON GOOD VENTING PRACTICE READ CAREFULLY 1 Before the chimney cover is installed your chimney should be inspected to be sure your chimney has been constructed properly It needs to be the proper size and height for what you are venting to provide an adequate draft This inspection will assure that the flue is not in need of repair and is clear of any obstructions Bird squirrel or animal nests tree limbs leaves fallen brick or tile lining all could cause hazardous conditions The vent pipe leading from the furnace to the chimney should also be thoroughly checked for deterioration blockage and or soot accumulation We recommend a Certified Chimney Sweep Gas Company or Furnace Company to perform this safety inspection 2 When wood burning units are being vented the chimney should be visu ally checked as often as every few days If the cover or screen appears to be sooty or dirty it follows that the inside of the flue is also dirty A buildup inside the chimney could cause a CHIMNEY FIRE The cause of this buildup may be a slow draft or the type of wood that is being burned In this case contact your local Certified Chimney Sweep to inspect and clean the flue and suggest steps to minimize further buildup in the future 3 If you are venting a gas or oil furnace heater EXTREME CAUTION should be taken when temperatures fall below freezing Visually check the chimney cover daily for possible frost snow freez2. ing rain or ice buildup If drafting properly the heat from the escaping flue gases will prevent any frost buildup on the cover However improper burner settings or conditions obstructions or restrictions that may develop in the furnace or the chimney could cause the escaping flue gases to cool down The cooling of these gases could cause a buildup of frost and ice on the cover If this buildup condition occurs call a Certified Furnace Company Gas Company or a Chimney Sweep AT ONCE 4 CARBON MONOXIDE BUILDUP in the house due to a blockage in the chimney or an improper functioning furnace heater MAY CAUSE DROWSI NESS HEADACHES AND OR NAUSEA in it s early stages warning of i s presence CONTINUED EXPOSURE COULD BE FATAL if proper chimney venting is not established and maintained CHZI2 Assembly amp Installation Instructions IMPORTANT Read all instructions and CAUTIONS on both sides of this sheet carefully before beginning Failure to do so may result in improper instal lation and or hazardous situations Ceramic flue tile must extend a minimum of 1 2 above crown for this unit to be installed TOOL REQUIRED Place Chimney Cap upside down on the ground or a flat work surface Insert one screw each into the pre threaded hole located on the side of each U Bracket 1 Place T tab through slot in each bracket 2 Slide U Bracket s T tab to end of slots at center of chimney cap 3 Grasp U Bracket f
3. irmly and rotate it so screw head faces toward outside of Chimney Cap Insert the T shaped tab into the slotted brace of the Chimney Cap Slide the U Bracket along the slotted brace toward the center of the Chimney Cap until T shaped tab contacts end of the slot Hold U Bracket firmly against the end of the slot and rotate U Bracket 1 4 turn Note screw head must face to the outside of the Chimney Cap Installation Instructions Center chimney cap above flue tile Set chimney cap on flue tile U Brackets slide in out for positioning above flue Position Chimney Cap above the flue tile Slide the U Brackets along the braces until they are aligned above the sides of the flue tile and lower into position on tile Apply an adequate downward pressure while tightening both screws to ensure minimal gap between cap and tile Check for center alignment Tighten each screw firmly against the flue tile while apply ing downward pressure on the top of the Chimney Cap
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