Installation Guide

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
FLUE GUARD™ CHIMNEY CAP
The universal clamping mechanism is nested inside the chimney caps cage for shipping.
To install the cap, the clamping mechanism must be dropped into operating position.
1) Remove the lid by unscrewing the top wing nut. Reach inside the cage and turn the two (2) wing nuts, on the threaded
crossbar, towards the center post.
2) Slide the clamps (the single and double fingered devices) towards the center. They may be stuck to the cage due to the
painting process but should loosen with moderate pressure.
3) Allow the clamps to drop down below the base of the cage.
4) Place cage on the top of the flue (opening in the top of the chimney) with the clamps hanging down inside the flue.
5) Center cage over flue opening.
6) Reach down into the cage and turn the wing nuts towards the clamps, causing the clamps to contact the inside of the flue. By
tightening the wing nuts against the clamps equally, you will center the chimney cap on the flue.
7) Hand tighten the two wing nuts securely. There is no need to use tools to secure the clamps as this may apply excessive
force and may compromise the clamping system.
8) After hand tightening the clamps, try to lift the cage off of the flue. It should not move. If it does, loosen clamps and reposi-
tion them making sure that all three (3) points of the clamping mechanism contact the flue tile equally. This is very important!
The uneven application of the grippers will not allow the clamps to hold securely.
9) Reinstall the lid, using wing nut.
Please use gloves! Expanded metal can have sharp edges.
Use caution when climbing the ladder and walking on the roof.
SPARK ARRESTOR
CHIMNEY CAP
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CAPTURA LAS CHISPAS
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