Install Instructions

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INSTALLATION

GUIDE

For Safetyʼs Sake

Chimney relining and chimney repairs must be done with

the utmost of care. Please ensure before starting that the

safety aspect of the installation has been looked after.

Secure your ladders and scaffold, wear protective gear and

the appropriate footwear and gloves before starting. Avoid

problems through proper safety measures ensuring every

installation is an accident free installation.

MODEL “OS”

Summary of content (8 pages)

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INSTALLATION GUIDE For Safetyʼs Sake Chimney relining and chimney repairs must be done with the utmost of care. Please ensure before starting that the safety aspect of the installation has been looked after. Secure your ladders and scaffold, wear protective gear and the appropriate footwear and gloves before starting. Avoid problems through proper safety measures ensuring every installation is an accident free installation.
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Z-FLEX “OS” CHIMNEY LINER The Z-Flex Flexible Liner is intended for use as a chimney liner in masonry or pre-fab metal chimneys for oil burning appliances listed for use with type L vents, gas burning appliances equipped with draft hoods or listed with type B gas vents or listed solid fuel pellet fired appliances whose continuous gas temperature does not exceed 570˚ F. • Z-Flex Flexible Liner • Rain Cap • Chimney Flashing • Mortar Guard • Top Support Manufacturerʼs address: Z-Flex, Inc.
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9. The air space clearance between the masonry chimney exterior and combustible materials should be checked to verify that the chimney is in accordance with the clearance specifications contained in the NFPA 211 Standard or other recognized major building codes, i.e., on an exterior chimney clearance is 0” while on an interior chimney, clearance is 0”. 10.
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Note 1: These clearances apply except if the listing of an appliance specifies different clearance, in which case the listed clearance takes precedence. Note 2: These clearances apply except if a listed wall penetration assembly is used. 13. Ensure access to clean out Tee are in accordance with the enforcing authorities and clearances are maintained to your local building codes. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. Unroll the Flexible Liner to the maximum allowable length.
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Illustration A: Illustration B: FLEXIBLE LINER “A CONNECTOR BASE TEE BRANCH CAP –5–
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5. Allow at least 6”- 12” of liner to extend above the top of the chimney. Place the Chimney Flashing over the liner and secure it to chimney top using suitable anchors. Using a quality high temperature sealant, caulk all joints and paint if necessary (see illustration below.) 6. Install combination Storm/Support Collar by tightening the gear clamp assembly. 7. Trim the liner to level using a knife or a hacksaw. Next, install Rain Cap and secure it with gear clamp to the Support Collar.
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS A. Manufacturerʼs address: Z-Flex, Inc. 20 Commerce Park North Bedford, NH 03110-6911 Tel: 1-800-654-5600 in NH 603-669-5136 The replacement parts/components for the “OS” chimney liner system are available from Z-Flex, Inc. B. WARNING: DO NOT USE ANY MATERIAL/PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. C. Soot: Formation and need for removal. When fuel is burned it produces soot.
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LIFETIME LINER WARRANTY Z-Flex, Inc. warrants its Stainless Steel Chimney Liners to the original purchaser or if purchased by a contractor, to the end user. The warranty is valid for as long as the original purchaser owns the property in which the liner is installed, provided it is installed according to UL installation instructions. Deviating from the installation and use instructions included with the liner will void the warranty.