ICC EXCEL Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual
EXCEL
FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
A MAJOR CAUSE OF CHIMNEY RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO
Maximum continuous flue gas temperature:
650°C
1200°F
Brief forced firing:
925°C
1700°F
Tested to: (3 X 30 minutes)
1150°C
2100°F
EXCEL has been tested and listed to the ULC S-629
chimney standard by Intertek Testing Services
Listing # 5965
ICC INDUSTRIAL CHIMNEY COMPANY INC.
400 J.F. Kennedy, St. Jerome
Quebec, Canada, J7Y 4B7
Tel.: (450) 565-6336
Fax: (450) 565-6519
http://www.icc-rsf.com
MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACE) TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT
THIS CHIMNEY BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
This chimney is intended for use with solid, liquid and gas fired appliances,
including wood fired stoves, fireplaces and furnaces.
The chimney should be the size recommended by the appliance
manufacturer.
Use only ICC Model EXCEL components. Failure to do so will void the
certification and warranty of the product.
Keep these installation and operating instructions in a safe location for
future reference.
Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation
inspection in your area.
FOR CANADA ONLY
XLCND-II_2010-02
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Technical Specifications ....................................................................... 3
Creosote and Soot ............................................................................... 4
Coal ...................................................................................................... 4
Wood and Coal Stoves ......................................................................... 4
Operation and Maintenance ................................................................. 5
Chimney Fires ...................................................................................... 5
Installation Notes .................................................................................. 6
Factory built fireplaces ......................................................................... 7
Oil and gas appliances ......................................................................... 7
Chimney height..................................................................................... 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Round & square support Installation .................................................... 8
Typical installations .................................................................... 8
Cathedral ceilings ..................................................................... 12
Support extensions .................................................................. 13
Universal band, roof support band ..................................................... 14
Roof support ....................................................................................... 15
Offset support ..................................................................................... 16
Offset chimney ......................................................................... 17
Offset table, without adjustable length ..................................... 18
Offset table, with adjustable length .......................................... 19
Wall support ........................................................................................ 20
Wall radiation shield ........................................................................... 21
Through the wall Installation .................................................... 22
Wall channel ....................................................................................... 24
Roof brace installation ........................................................................ 25
Adjustable length ................................................................................ 26
Anchor plate. ...................................................................................... 26
Radiation shield .................................................................................. 27
Rain cap base..................................................................................... 27
Universal storm collar ......................................................................... 28
Snow-barrier (EWS) ........................................................................... 29
Round support (ERDS) ...................................................................... 30
Extended wall support (EWSE) .......................................................... 31
Warranty ............................................................................................. 32
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EXCEL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Materials:
Exterior (casing): .015” Type 434 Stainless Steel
Interior (flue): .015” Type 304 Stainless Steel
Insulation: ICC “Thermoplus” Blanket
Inside Diameter
5 Inch
6 Inch
7 Inch
8 Inch
Outside diameter
7”
8”
9”
10”
Weight/Foot (lb/ft.)
3.6
4.2
4.9
5.3
Clearance to combustibles
2” or as established by factory
built supports and firestops
Rough Opening Required
Round support (ERDS & ES)
10” X 10”
10” X 10”
11” X 11”
12” X 12”
Square support (ESS)
N/A
10” X 10”
11” X 11”
12” X 12”
Roof support (ERS)
11” X 11”
12” X 12”
13” X 13”
14” X 14”
Offset support (EOS)
11” X 11”
12” X 12”
13” X 13”
14” X 14”
Radiation shields
(ERS &ERSA)
11” X 11”
12” X 12”
13” X 13”
14” X 14”
Wall radiation shield
(EWRS)
10” X 10”
10” X 10”
11” X 11”
12” X 12”
Maximum Support Capacity
Round support (ERDS & ES)
65 feet
55 feet
50 feet
45 feet
Square support (ESS)
N/A
55 feet
50 feet
45 feet
Roof support (ERS)
65 feet
55 feet
50 feet
45 feet
Wall support (EWS)
50 feet
44 feet
37 feet
35 feet
Offset support (EOS)
35 feet
30 feet
27 feet
25 feet
Radiation shields must be used at all floor joist and ceiling areas
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CREOSOTE AND SOOT - Formation and need for removal
When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapours,
which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote
vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire.
As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited
this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
COAL
Some coals contain large quantities of Sulphur (up to 7%). When coal is
burned, Sulphur and coal ash are deposited in the chimney flue. This
deposit combines with moisture to form a highly corrosive acid (Sulphuric
Acid).
In order to protect your chimney, we recommend that you:
1. Burn only low Sulphur coals (less than 1% Sulphur).
2. Have your chimney cleaned within 48 hours of shutting down your stove
at the end of the heating season. Be certain that all the soot is
removed.
WOOD AND COAL STOVES
If you are planning to install a wood stove, we recommend that you:
1. Choose a stove that has a label of a recognized Testing Laboratory
(such as WH, UL, ULC, and CSA). The EPA approved, low emissions
stoves are highly recommended.
2. Connect only one solid fuel burning appliance to a chimney. Do not
connect an oil or gas burning appliance to a chimney venting a solid
fuel burning appliance.
3. Never over fire your stove. If any part of the stove or stove pipe is
glowing red, then you are over firing. Immediately close the stove’s
damper until the system cools. The high temperatures caused by over
firing can permanently damage the stove and stove pipe and may
overheat nearby combustible walls and furniture.
4. Install the stove and stove pipe as described in the Installation
Instructions accompanying the stove. BE CERTAIN TO MAINTAIN THE
REQUIRED CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION.
5. Keep your flue gases between 300°F and 500°F. This will maximize
efficiency while minimizing condensation and creosote formation.
6. Do not burn sea driftwood. Salt is highly corrosive to all types of
stainless steel. Do not burn treated lumber.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
KEEP YOUR CHIMNEY CLEAN Wood stoves can quickly create large
deposits of creosote in the chimney. Some wood stoves can create
enough creosote in two weeks to cause a chimney fire.
When using a wood stove, we recommend that you:
1. Initially inspect the chimney system weekly. From this you will learn
how often it will be necessary to clean your chimney.
2. THE CHIMNEY SHOULD BE INSPECTED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY
TWO MONTHS DURING THE HEATING SEASON to determine if
creosote or soot has built up. When a maximum of 1/4" of creosote or
soot has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a
chimney fire.
3. Have your chimney cleaned by a qualified chimney sweep. If you want
to clean your chimney yourself, then; clean your chimney using a
properly fitting nylon or steel brush. Do not use a brush that will scratch
the stainless steel interior of the chimney. Use of an oversize brush
may damage the chimney.
4. Do not expect chemical chimney cleaners to keep your chimney clean.
Their use does not negate the necessity of periodically inspecting and
cleaning your chimney.
CHIMNEY FIRES
If you are having a chimney fire, follow these steps:
1. Close all heater doors and combustion air controls. For fireplaces, block
the fireplace opening with a non-combustible material (such as a steel
sheet).
2. Alert your family to the possible danger.
3. If you require assistance, alert your fire department.
4. If possible, use a dry chemical fire extinguisher, baking soda or sand to
control the fire. Do not use water as it may cause a dangerous steam
explosion.
5. Watch for smouldering or fire on combustibles next to the stove, stove
pipe and chimney. Check outside to ensure that sparks and hot embers
coming out of the chimney are not igniting the roof.
6. Do not use the stove again until your chimney and stove pipe have
been inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or Fire Department
Inspector.
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INSTALLATION NOTES
1. The chimney is intended for use with cooking, heating and other
low-heat appliances.
2. A chimney venting a fireplace or an incinerator shall not vent any other
appliance.
3. The clearance between single wall stove pipe and unprotected
combustible material must not be less than 18" (reference the National
Building Code and B365).
The distance between a vertical stove pipe and the ceiling may be less
than 18" when it is installed with an EXCEL support. The reduced
clearance in this area has been confirmed as part of the chimney safety
testing.
The distance between the horizontal stove pipe and a vertical wall may
be less than 18" where the insulated chimney passes horizontally
through the wall. The distance will be determined by the Wall Radiation
Shield.
4. The maximum height of un-guyed chimney above the roof is 5 feet.
5. Portions of the chimney which may extend through accessible spaces
shall be enclosed in all cases to avoid personal contact with the
chimney and damage to the chimney.
6. Do not fill the air space around the chimney with insulation or any other
material. Do not fill the factory built supports or radiation shields with
insulation. Insulation placed in this area could cause adjacent
combustibles to overheat. Do not allow sawdust or construction debris
to accumulate around the chimney. Clean all areas surrounding the
chimney before closing up any enclosed areas.
7. The chimney shall extend at least 3 ft. above its point of penetration
with the roof and at least 2 ft. higher than any wall, roof or adjacent
building within 10 ft. of it. For chase installations, the chimney must
extend at least 8" above the top of the chase.
8. The following does not apply to installation in single and two-family
dwellings:
Factory built chimneys which extend through any story above that on
which the connected appliance is located are to be provided with
enclosures having a fire resistance rating equal to or greater than that
of the floor or roof assemblies through which they pass.
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FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE
When Excel is approved with a factory-built fireplace, the chimney and
fireplace are tested in combination, as a complete system. It is not possible
to include specific installation instructions for each make and model of
fireplace in these instructions, you must follow the instructions included
with the fireplace you are installing.
NOTE: When EXCEL is certified for use on a factory-built fireplace it is
tested without the use of our patented radiation shield tubes (ERSF or
ERST). These radiation shields are not required for any factory-built
fireplace installations, including interior chases.
OIL AND GAZ APPLIANCES
When Excel is used to vent an oil or gas burning appliance, the ERSF or
ERST radiation shield tubes are not required, even where the chimney is
enclosed.
CHIMNEY HEIGHT
The minimum height of chimney required is the same for all support styles
and sizes. The diagram below shows minimum chimney height as required
by code. A quick way to calculate this dimension is to multiply the vertical
rise per 12" of horizontal distance (X in the diagram) by 10 and add 24".
When the chimney is installed within 10' of the peak it must clear the peak
by 24". The minimum chimney height is 3'.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ROUND SUPPORT (ERDS) & SQUARE SUPPORT (ESS)
If you are installing your chimney in an energy efficient house which has
sealed vapour barriers (e.g.: R2000 construction) we manufacture a
special round support so that you can maintain your vapour barrier
integrity. (See part ERDSI.) The ERDSI comes with its own set of
installation instructions.
Typical round and square support installations are shown in drawings 1
thru 4 on page 10. The clearance between the chimney and combustible
material must not be less than 2" except for areas protected by the
support. Do not fill this area with insulation. If the support is installed in a
cathedral ceiling, follow the instructions for Cathedral Ceilings.
TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS
If the support is installed in a ceiling with an attic directly above, the
support also acts as the attic radiation shield when installed with a
universal storm collar (ESC).
1. Locate the chimney in a convenient place as near as possible to the
appliance outlet. Cut and frame the holes in the floor ceiling and roof
where the chimney will pass. Refer to the technical specifications on
page 3 to determine the required rough opening for the support model
and size you are installing.
NOTE: Look Up - The round and square supports are designed to protect
the surrounding combustible materials and as a result they permit 1"
clearance from the chimney to combustible framing - in the area that they
protect. When these supports are installed in a roof truss insure that the
chimney has 2" clearance at the top of the truss. This may require you to
block out the support at the bottom. Another option is to install a support
extension (see page 13). Trim the support extension flush with the roof,
this will permit the chimney to pass within 1" of the truss.
2. From below, push the support into the framed hole. The support must
protrude at least 3" below the finished ceiling. Nail the support to the
framed joist using 8 - 3" spiral nails or # 8 X 1½" wood screws. Place
the Finish Collar around the support and fasten it to the ceiling using
the two screws provided. NOTE: If you are using a 6" square support
you may find it difficult to screw it in place because there is not much
room inside it. We have provided angle brackets with this support which
can be screwed to the outside of the support box and nailed to
surrounding framing as required. Use a minimum of four # 8 X ½" metal
screws per bracket. In some cases these brackets may need to be
trimmed (e.g.: to fit under a flashing).
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NOTE: Excel is required to be enclosed (framed in) when it passes
through an occupied area in the building. In the event that Excel passes
through an unoccupied area and is not enclosed it should be installed with
ERS radiation shields instead of ERSA radiation shields. If the chimney is
not enclosed then the ERST of ERSF radiation shields are not required.
See drawing above.
Please note that Excel may be used to vent a factory built fireplace,
an oil burning appliance, or a gas burning appliance. The ERSF or
ERST radiation shield tubes are not required when venting these
appliances, even when the chimney is enclosed.
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3. Fasten the flue extension (EX) to the first length of chimney with the
three screws provided. Place the first section of chimney into the
support with the flue extension protruding through the hole in the
support. When installing additional sections of chimney line up the
vertical seams to insure that the pre-punched screw holes line up with
the slots in the outside casing. If the chimney passes through additional
floors above the support follow instruction 4. If the chimney passes
directly into the attic without going through another floor proceed to
instruction 5.
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