Installation Guide
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CLEARANCE
Allow at least a 2-inch clearance between 
DuraPlus Pipe and any combustible materials.  
Where the chimney passes through oors, 
joists, or ceilings, Firestop Radiation Shields, 
Support Boxes, and Close Clearance Shields 
may permit reduced clearances as established 
by these parts, or spacers built on to these 
parts. The clearance (air space) between 
the outer chimney wall, and the inside of the 
Support Box, Firestop Radiation Shields, 
and Close Clearance Shields, in the cases 
of 7 and 8-inch diameter chimney will be less 
than 2 inches. Both of these systems have 
been extensively tested and evaluated at 
these clearances. This reduced clearance is 
permissible at these internal locations only. 
All other areas require a 2-inch minimum 
clearance. Never ll any required clearance 
space with insulation or any other materials. 
Combustible materials include lumber plywood, 
sheetrock, plaster and lath, furniture, curtains, 
electrical wiring and building insulation. Keep 
single wall stovepipe at least 18 inches 
away from combustible materials, unless a 
clearance reduction system that is acceptable 
to the authority having jurisdiction is used, or 
the appliance to be installed is listed and the 
instructions specify a different clearance.
PERMITS 
Contact your local Building Ofcial or Fire 
Ofcial regarding permits, restrictions, and 
installation inspections in your area. 
DURAPLUS APPLICATIONS 
Use DuraPlus with wood stoves, replaces, 
furnaces, boilers, water heaters, stoves, 
ranges, or other residential-type appliances 
fueled by oil, gas, coal, or wood. Do not use 
with forced draft positive-pressure appliances. 
DuraPlus systems are designed to extend 
vertically with a maximum of (2) offsets of 30° 
(offset and return). DuraPlus is tested to UL 
Test Proceedure 103HT, and listed under UL 
Re-examination Service Number MH7399.
Tools You May Need
Hammer Level   
Caulking Gun 
Plumb Bob 
Screwdriver 
Tin Snips 
Saber or Keyhole Saw 
Drill
Materials You May Need 
Non-hardening Waterproof Sealant
8 Penny Nails       
5/16 inch x 3 inch long Lag Screws 
Roong Nails     
3/4 inch Galvanized Electrical Conduit (where 
the chimney extends 4 feet or more above the 
roof) 
Safety Equipment 
Dependable Ladder 
Eye Protection       
Proper Gloves and Shoes 
INSTALLATION NOTES 
Proper planning for your DuraPlus installation 
will result in greater safety, efciency, and 
convenience, as well as saving time and 
money. Use only authorized DuraPlus (SDP) 
listed chimney parts. You must use 100% 
DuraPlus listed parts to obtain a DuraPlus 
listed system. Do not mix parts or try to 
match with other products, or use improvised 
solutions. Do not install damaged parts.  Table 
1 lists the authorized components, and their 
respective Underwriter’s Laboratory Catalog 










