The Huron Expositor, 1978-11-02, Page 31
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NEW PREFABRICATED, ENERGY-CONSERVING FIREPLACES are easy to in- ,
stall in a single step-by-step procedure that any inexperienced do-it-yourseffer can
follow. 1) After positioning the fireplace, a plumb bob is used to align the chimney
pipe. 2) At roof level, the flashing, storm collar and rain cap are attached to keep out
rain and snow. 3) Combustion air ducts on built-in Energy Mizer fireplace
are put in place to allow unit to draw in airfrom outside the home for combustion. 4)
After only a weekend of work, one can enjov years of, pleasure and lower heating
bills
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Have yon ever wished that
you could spend long winter
evenings in front of your own
cozy, warm fireplace? Now
• it's easy to stop wishing and
start enjoying.
New prefabricated,
energy-conserving fireplaces
are easy to install and eco-
nomical too. For only one
weekend's work, you can
enjoy the pleasures of a fire-
place for a lifetime.
Batiy installation
A simple, step-by-step
procedure that any experi-
enced do-it-yourselfer can
follow is offered by Preway,
Inc., manufacturers of
energy conserving, heat cir-
culating built-in fireplaces.
In addition to bringing
many hours of pleasure,
Preway's new. Energy Mizer
fireplace can help reduce
your heating bills by provid-
ing a supplementary source
of heat.
Rather than steal warm
room air for combustion, the
innovative Energy Mizer
uses outside air for combus-
tion, and also re-heats and
re-circulates room air for
added energy 'savings.
Before beginning, you
Should determine where you
want the fireplace to be lo
cated. To .do this, consider
traffic patterns, window and
door placement, and 'existing
construction features.
Choose location carefully
Keep in mind that it's best
to select a location where the
chimney can be installed
without cutting rafters or
ceiling joists. Alscrremember
"that the fireplace opening
must be kept at least 30" away
from a perpendicular wall of
combustible material. How-
ever, the back, Aides and bat..?
torn of the fireplace can touch
combustible materials with
zero,clearance de-
sign:
When the final location is
chosen, layout the dimensiOn
required , on the floor. Posi-
tion, fireplace and then, using
a plumb bob, align the chim-
ney pipe and mark the cor-
rect opening for the chimney
on the ceiling. Cut out this
ceiling area with a keyhole
saw, taking.care to avoid cut-
ting any wiring or plumbing
above the ceiling.
Position the first section of
triple-wall-pipe-on-top-of-the
fireplace. Then add sections
as you continue towards the
ceiling, rqtating each section
until sealril. are aligned.
Frame around the fireplace
sides and over top, up to ceil-
ing as you go.
When the roof has been
reached, -cut reqUired open-
ing'for chimney and install
flashing, storm collar and
rain cap above roof.
Remember, the finished
chimney must be at least 3'
above the roof cutout, and at
least 2' above the highest
point of roof within 10' of the
chimney.
Duct site important
Back at the fireplace,
select outside air duct loca-
tions for the Energy Mizer,
keeping 'in mind that 'these
ducts must terminate outside
the home so that air is not
taken from attic space, above
roof, or from any room, es-
pecially a garage.
When you _have located
outlet positions, cut 61/4 "
diameter holes: for the com-
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Pre ab makes fireplace installation an easy job
bustion air ducts, Next, se-
Cure the combustimi air el-
bows, to fireplace, Making- "
certain-that the first elbow is
in a downward position.
Next, connect the duct to
,the elbows. 'PtiSh duct • ,
through the wall or floor from
outside, and secure to the
duct .that is attached to the
elbow.
Then, don't forget*Iitirth
extension, a very important ,
I safety feature to &bad
against • sparks and falling
logs. The hearth extension
should extend at least 16" in
front of and at least 8" beyond
each side of the fireplace
opening.
The hearth must be cov-
ered with non-combustible
material such as brick, tile,
-concrete, 'etc. , Check your
local building codes and in-
stallation manuals for fiirther
information.
Wide selection
The final finishing can be
accomplished in an infinite
variety of ways. Choose from
sheetrock, paneling, brick,
stone or ceramic tile, making
sure to check for clearance.
requirements.
Also be certain that the
mantel' is at least 12" above
the fireplaCe and that the air
openings at the bottom and
top of the fireplace are not
blocked.
STOP STAINS
Accidentally spill a
cocktail, a cup of coffee, a
glass of milk? Quick, get the
club soda. Just pour it on the
wiped up spill, let it fizz, and
wipe it up.
RUBBER BACK CARPET
for the do-if-yourself
by ARMSTRONG
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