Continental Industries AIRJET 2100 User manual

2100°
ALL-FUEL
CHIMNEY
Sizes: 6” and 8” Diameters
The high temperature chimney
system designed for safety,
engineered for efciency.
• improved technology tested and listed to
UL103HT requirements for extra margin
of safety
• triple-wall, air insulated for safe, efcient
operation
• designed to meet new criteria for wood-
burning applications
• exclusive snap-lock design for fast, easy
installation
• heavy-duty interior liner
Tools You Will Need:
Power Saber Saw
Hammer and Nails Screwdriver Plumb Bob Caulking Gun
Tin Snips
SUPPLIES: 10d nails, 8d nails, 6d nails, silicone caulk or roof tar, #10 screws, plumbers tape
Please read Instruction Notes inside before starting
AirJet, Inc.
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READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THEM EXACTLY !
These instructions are for model 6S and 8S chimneys used for 1,000° F for continuous burn and up to
1,400° F for periods up to one hour and 2,100° F for periods up to 10 minutes.
This chimney is suitable for use with appliances burning gas, oil, coal* or wood such as cooking ranges,
heating or replace stoves, central furnaces, oor furnaces, hot water and steam heating boilers, recessed
or unit heaters, water heaters,domestic type incinerators, bakery ovens, and for industrial type low heat
appliances (NFPA - Table 9 - IP). (These chimneys shall be installed in accordance with local building codes or
as recommended by NFPA No. 211 and 54.) Chimneys installed using the CKS Kit (Ceiling & Roof Chase Kit)
and the HL Kit (Decorative Housing Kit) REQUIRE the use of the HTK Kit (High Temperature Kit). The HTK
kit contains a starter section (6SS or a 8SS), one insulation shield and one insulation shield collar. Chimneys
installed without the use of the HTK Kit are listed to UL103 (1700 degrees ONLY) and may be connected to
residential & building heating appliances which are gas or oil red ONLY, as specied in Note 3 to Table 1-2 (a)
of NFPA 211.
The 2100° (OTK, Through The Wall) outside wall kit does not require use of the HTK Kit.
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION
INSPECTIONS IN YOUR AREA.
The chimneys can be installed in single or multi-story buildings with maximum
permissible overall height from support to top of housing of 50’.
A minimum clearance of 2 inches of air space to combustible materials,
building insulation, enclosure walls, and roof must be maintained. Do not place
any insulation material in clearance spaces around pipe. Clearances at oor
joists, and ceilings are established by the installation of the factory furnished
base supports and restop shields and may be less than 2”. The ue gas exits
must be a minimum of 3’ above the roof and not less than 2’ above any projection
within 10’.
* (NOTE: Certain types of coal have a high sulfur content, which causes corrosion of stainless steel therefore
this type of coal is not recommended for use with factory built chimneys.)
A MAJOR CAUSE OF CHIMNEY RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN
REQUIRED CLEARANCE (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, IT IS
OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS CHIMNEY BE INSTALLED ONLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
At least 2 ft
When
10ft
or
Less
Mini-
mum
3 ft
Decorative Housing
H
LOrder: CHIMNEY
HOUSING KIT & HTK
KIT
“A” Frame
Order: ROOF
SUPPORT KIT
R
S
K
Through-the Wall
Order: OUTSIDE WALL
KIT
O
T
K
Ceiling and Roof
Order: CHASE KIT & HTK
KIT
C
K
S
Round Termination Cap
Boot Flashing
0/12 to 6/12 Pitch
Storm Collar
Starter
Section
(Contained
in HTK
Kit)
Ceiling Cover
Base Support
Matte Black
Attic Insulation
Shield (Contained
in HTK Kit)
Round
Termination
Cap
3 Wall
Bands
Weather
Shield
Adjustable
Wall Thimble
Matte Black
Face
Plate
Matte
Black
Adjustable
Snout Tee
Tee Support
Round Termination
Cap
Storm Collar Boot
Flashing
18” Stainless Steel
Telescoping Section
Attic Insulation
Shield (Contained
in HTK Kit)
Starter
Section
(Contained
in HTK Kit)
Ceiling
Cover Base
Support
Matte
Black
Top Cap
4 Panels
Boot Flashing
(High pitch
available on
order)
Starter
Section
Roof Support

Chimney to be sized in accordance with the appliance manufacturer’s instructions.
Single wall chimney connector may be used as the connection between the appliance and the rst chimney
section whether it be at the ceiling or at the wall. Building codes require an 18” minimum clearance between the
single wall connector and all combustible surfaces. This clearance is not required at the ceiling when connect-
ing into the base support (CCB) or at the wall when connecting into a through the wall tee. Both of these are UL
tested installations.
18”
Min.
SINGLE
WALL PIPE
18”
Min.
18”
Min.
SINGLE
WALL PIPE
Except for installation in one and two family dwellings, a factory-built chimney that extends through any oor
above that on which the connected appliance is located is to be provided with an enclosure having a re resistance
rating equal to or greater than that of the oor or roof assemblies through which it passes.
The following installation applications take into account the various building constructions, single oor, two oor,
and multi-oor.
INSTALLATION OF 6S OR 8S CHIMNEY
1. Through the Ceiling Installation
Cut and frame a square opening in the ceiling to receive the base support (6SCCB or 8SCCB), 12 1/2” square
for 6S or 14 1/2” square for 8S. See Figure 2 and 2A.
Insert the base support (6SCCB or 8SCCB) from below the opening and raise until the ange contacts the
ceiling (or framing). From above drive 8d nails (5 each side) through pre-punched holes inside of support.
(see Figure 2)
Figure 2
Figure 2A
Figure 3
Figure 4
12 1/2” - 6S
14 1/2” - 8S
12 1/2” - 6S
14 1/2” - 8S
Pipe Section
(6S, 8S)
Insulation/Joist
Shield
(6SIS or 8SIS)
with collar
Starter Section
(6SS, 8SS)
Ceiling Cover
Base Support
(6SCCB or
8SCCB)

APPLICATION (A) Single Story Installation for 6S and 8S Chimney
(Appliance on Occupancy Floor with Attic Above)
Place the female end of the starter pipe section down over the centering ange on the base support
(6SCCB or 8SCCB) (Figure 3). Install rst section of pipe onto starter section by aligning the seams and
pressing straight down until a click is heard. Make sure that the insulation in the attic is removed from
around the framed opening, lower the insulation shield (6SIS or 8SIS) down over the pipe until it contacts
framing. Nail with 6d nails into the 12 1/2” or 14 1/2” frame using two (2) nails each side as shown in
Figure 4. Make sure insulation shield and wood framing contain no opening through which loose insulation
material may enter (Figure 5C).
Place insulation shield collar over pipe and push down until it contacts top of the insulation shield. Make
sure there is no gap between collar and shield.
Continue installation as required (see Step 2).
Figure 5
Figure 5A
Figure 5C
Figure 5B
Multi-Story
Installation
Single Story
Installation
Chimney Housing
Top Assembly
Telescoping
Connector
Chimney Housing
Combination
Flashing and
Mounting
2” Clearance to
Combustibles
Insulation Shield
6/8SIS
Starter
Section
6/8SS
Ceiling Cover
Base Support
6/8SCCB
Starter Section
6/8SS
Ceiling Cover
Base Support
6/8SCCB
Insulation
Shield 6/8SIS
Pipe Sec-
tion 6/8S
Joist Shield
6/8SJS
30° Elbow
6/8S30
30° Elbow
6/8S30
30°
Elbow
6/8S30
12 1/2”
square - 6S
14 1/2”
square - 8S
12 1/2”
square - 6S
14 1/2”
square - 8S
Extender
Round Ter-
mination Cap
6/8SU Storm
Collar
6/8SSC
Adjustable Boot
Flashing 6/8SBF
2” Clearance to
combustibles
Support or
Wall Bands
Support or
Wall Bands
Support or
Wall Bands

APPLICATION (B) Two or More Story Installation of 6S and 8S Chimney
After the frame opening is completed for the ceiling base support (6SCCB or 8SCCB) and the base support
is installed in the rst oor level, use a plumb-bob to align and locate the next framed opening in the next oor
levels. Frame an opening 12 1/2” square for 6S or for the 8S, 14 1/2” square. See Figure 2A, and 5. Framed
openings must line up precisely. Be sure to maintain the required minimum clearance to combustibles.
Install a radiation joist shield (6SJS or 8SJS) from below, at all oors (except roof), above base support with 6d
nails (2 each side, 2” from the ends). This provides restop at the frame opening and establishes and maintains
required minimum clearance between chimney section and combustible materials in this area.
The nal framed openings (to attic) requires the installation of an insulation shield (6SIS or 8SIS). (Remove insulation
from around this area.) Place the female end of the starter pipe section down over the centering ange on the base
support (6SCCB or 8SCCB) (see Figure 3).
Then assemble enough pipe sections to pass from base support (6SCCB or 8SCCB) through the joist shield (6SIS
or 8SIS). Assemble pipe by aligning seams and pressing straight down until the click is heard. Remove any insulation
or other foreign materials from inside joist shield that might have fallen in.
Lower the insulation shield (6SIS or 8SIS) down from above, over the pipe until it sets on the framed opening. Using
6d nails, nail down with 2 nails on each side, 2” from the ends. See Figure 4. Next place insulation shield collar over
pipe and push down until it rests on top of insulation shield. Make sure there is no gap between collar and shield.
Continue installation as required (see Step 2).
STEP 2. Locate the center point where the chimney will pass through the roof by using a plumb-bob. Cut an opening
large enough to provide a minimum of 2” clearance all around the chimney section. See gure 5
showing frame opening size required.
3. Install the boot ashing (6 or 8SBF) making sure the ashing cone is centered over the roof opening
so the chimney pipe is plumb and the 2” air space clearances are maintained. Before attaching the
ashing to the roof, place a bead of caulk under the edges. Slip ashing under overlapping roof shingles
as far as possible before nailing ashing to roof. Trim, cut or replace shingles to t cone as necessary.
Thoroughly caulk around edges of ashing. Add chimney sections until the pipe extends through the
ashing (see Figure 8.)
4. Install storm collar (6 or 8 SSC) on the top pipe section and slide down until it contacts the high side of
the ashing cone. Put a bead of roong cement between the storm collar and pipe section to insure a
leak free installation.
5. Chimneys shall extend at least 3 feet above the highest point where they pass through a roof of a building
and at least 2 feet higher than any portion of a building within a horizontal distance of 10 feet (see Figure
1). If the chimney extends more than 6’, external bracing will be required. Plumbers tape may be wrapped
around chimney and secured with a minimum of three (3) guy wires anchored to roof, 120° apart (see
Figure 8A).
6. Install the termination cap (6 or 8SU) tightening the screws on collar until the cap is fastened securely to
section.
Figure 8
Figure 8A
GUY WIRES

OFFSETS
AirJet 30° elbows (6S30, 8S30) for factory built chimneys may be used where offsets are required. Straight
sections of pipe can be used between elbows to increase the amount of the offset. 30° is the maximum
allowable angle on offsets. The maximum angled run allowable is 6S - 8 feet, 8S - 8 feet. The 2” clearance
to combustibles requirement must be maintained.
Support the vertical return elbow by using plumbers tape. This offset support is to be attached on or im-
mediately above the vertical return elbow. NOTE: If elbow offset is located in lower oors, plumbers tape
should be provided at each oor level. After positioning the offset support, attach plumbers tape to the
nearest joists or frame. If additional support is desired, use plumbers tape and nail to structural rafters.
Complete installation as described earlier making sure 2” clearance to combustibles requirement is
maintained.
THROUGH THE WALL (6S and 8s Models only)
Figure 9A
12 1/2” - 6S
14 1/2” - 8S
4. Outside the house - place the tee (6ST, 8ST) on the support (6SWS,
8SWS) and line up the tee snout with the wall thimble. Place the
support ush against the wall and mark through the screw holes
onto the wall (see Figure 10). Remove the tee from the support and
screw the support to the wall at the marked location with nine (9)
#10 screws. Place the tee, female end down, while sliding the snout
through the thimble making sure to maintain required clearance to
combustibles. Tee snout must protrude through the wall a minimum
of 1”. Snout is adjustable for 4 1/2” to 8” thick wall. For wall thickness
greater than 8”, it will be necessary to install a short (1 foot) chimney
section so that the proper clearances can be maintained and the
connector installation would not terminate inside the wall cavity.
3. Install and center wall thimble into inside opening. Nail with 6d nails
through the four (4) corners. Adjust thimble sleeve to proper wall
thickness. Maximum wall thickness covered by wall thimble is 8”.
See Figure 9.
2. Cut opening through the wall (see Figure 9) which provides required
air space clearance in every direction (
6S - 12 1/2” square, 8S - 14 1/2”
square ).
1. Mark the height on the wall as the center of the opening where
the single wall pipe meets the AirJet Chimney. Maintain minimum
clearance to combustible materials from single wall connector as
established by the local building codes. Most codes require at least
18” clearance from stove pipe to combustible surfaces. Stove pipe
is used only within the room from appliance to chimney tee. Never
enclose single wall stove pipe.
Figure 9
Wall
Thimble
(6SWT)
(8SWT)
Adjustable
Wall
Thimble
Sleeve
Inside Outside

Figure 10
Tee
Support
(6SWS, 8SWS)
Wall
Thimble
(6SWT, 8SWT)
1” Minimum
Tee with Cap
(6ST, 8ST)
2”
Min.
1 Foot
Extension
Figure 11
Tee Support
(6SWS, 8SWS)
Wall Thimble
(6SWT, 8SWT)
5’ Max.
Wall Band
(6SWB, 8SWB)
Face Plate
(6SFP, 8SFP)
Pipe
Section
(6S, 8S)
Insulated Tee
with Cap
(6ST, 8ST)
Weather Shield
(6SWSH, 8SWSH)
5. Add sections on top of tee, snap locking pipe sections
together making sure to align the seams.
6. Secure the pipe to the wall by installing a wallband
(6SWB, 8SWB) every 5’. The bands should be attached
with #10 screws. The center bracket of the band should
be turned so it is parallel to the pipe (see Figure 11).
Tighten the screws on the wall bands securely to form a
secure anchor against wind and weather.
7. Top of pipe must reach at least 3’ above roof. If pipe is 10’
or less from the roof peak or building projection, then it
must terminate at least 2’ above such peak or projection
height (see Figure 1).
8. Place termination cap (6SU, 8SU) down until it is rmly in
place. Tighten the screws on collar until cap is fastened
securely on the top pipe section.
9. Install weather shield (6SWSH, 8SWSH). Using
screws provided, place two halves of weather
shield around the tee to cover the outside wall
opening. Edges of the shield should be well
caulked to provide a weather-tight seal.
10. Inside the house, attach the face plate (6SFP,
8SFP) to the tee or chimney section, by placing
over the outer ring of the triple wall pipe.
NOTE: In geographical areas experiencing sustained
low ambient temperatures, it is recommended
that the exterior mounted chimney be enclosed
below the roof line. Enclosing the chimney
reduces heat loss, reduces condensation,
reduces creosote build-up and improves draft.
Remember to maintain 2” air space clearance
to combustibles and building insulation.

OUTSIDE OVERHANG
WALL OVERHANG
Round Termination
Cap
(6SU, 8SU)
Wall Band
(6SWB, 8SWB)
Boot Flashing
(6SBF, 8SBF)
Storm Collar
(6SSC, 8SSC)
Figure 13
Round Termination
Cap
(6SU, 8SU)
Wall Band
(6SWB, 8SWB)
Figure 12
Wall Band
(6SWB, 8SWB)
30° Elbow
(Offset)
(6S30, 8S30)
MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE
OFFSET 24”
24”
NARROW OVERHANG
You can work around a narrow overhang by using two
(2) 30° elbows (6S30, 8S30) to offset the chimney. Two
elbows will give approximately 4” to 6” offset. If more offset
is needed, you will need to add a straight pipe section
between the elbows. One wall band should be placed
just below the rst elbow, a second wall band should be
installed around the vertical return elbow. Second wall
band will require framing out from wall for attachment.
Remember to maintain the 2” clearance to combustible
requirement. Terminate as described in Step 8.
If the overhang is too wide for offsetting, nish the chimney
as you would with a ceiling installation. Remember to
maintain the 2” clearance to combustible requirement.
Cut the required opening in the roof, then use boot ashing
(6SBF, 8SBF), storm collar (6SSC, 8SSC), and round
termination cap (6SU, 8SU) as described in Step 3.
INSTALLATION OF DECORATIVE HOUSING
Follow instructions provided with housing, on carton. For chimney installation utilizing decorative housing,
follow instructions printed on housing carton.

“A” OR CATHEDRAL ROOFS
Roof Support
6/8SRS
Figure 14
Roof Support
6/8SRS
Figure 15
Pipe Section
6/8S
Starter Section
6/8SS
High Pitch Flashing
6/8S
(BFX, BFY, BFZ)
1. Work between two rafters if at all possible. Mark the center
of the opening by using a plumb-bob. Cut and frame the
opening to the size of the roof support (6HRS, 8HRS)
you will use. 6S - 12 1/2” square, 8S - 14 1/2” square.
2. Determine the roof pitch and make a template to match.
Mark this angle on the roof support (6SRS, 8SRS) and
cut to t using tin snips. Nail through all four (4) sides
from above into the framing, using 8d nails, with at least
two (2) per side (see Figure 14).
3. Place starter pipe section into roof support (6SRS, 8SRS) with female end down over centering
ange. Install section of pipe onto starter section by aligning the seams and pressing straight down
until a click is heard. Slide boot ashing (6SBF, 8SBF) over pipe into place over roof opening. Lay
bead of caulk under edge of ashing. Check to see that chimney is vertical and attach ashing to
roof. Add caulk around edges.
4. Install storm collar (6SSC, 8SSC) and cap
(6SU, 8SU) to complete as described in Step
8 of through the wall installation.
Roof Support
6/8SRS
Figure 17
Pipe Section
6/8S
Starter Section
6/8SS
High Pitch Flashing
6/8S
(BFX, BFY, BFZ)
Round Termina-
tion Cap
6/8SU Storm Collar
6/8SC
Figure 16
High Pitch Flashing
6/8S
(BFX, BFY, BFZ)
Storm Collar
6/8SC
Starter Section
6/8SS
Roof Support
6/8SRS
Pipe Section
6/8S
Figure 16

CREOSOTE AND SOOT - FORMATION AND NEED
FOR REMOVAL
CHIMNEY CLEANING PROCEDURES
THROUGH THE WALL CHIMNEY CLEANING
1. Loosen termination cap collar screws, and gently pull cap upward to remove. (On decorative housing,
unscrew four (4) screws and remove top cap assembly.) Carefully clean cap to top assembly with a
wire bench brush and/or a rough burlap or canvas cloth, or a chimney cleaning brush.
2. Disconnect the smoke (single wall) pipe from appliance. Be careful not to scatter the soot and y ash
that will be inside. Remove each section of smoke pipe and take outdoors. Clean each section in the
same manner as the top was cleaned.
3. Place a plastic bag around the bottom section of chimney pipe. Seal the plastic bag around the opening
with tape so no debris will escape.
4. Assemble chimney cleaning brush and necessary rods (available at most hardware stores)
as described by the manufacturer.
5. Insert the cleaning assembly (brush rst) into open chimney ue and push or lower it progressively,
working it up and down with a twisting motion against the sides of the chimney ue. Continue to do this
until you have worked your way to the bottom.
6. The plastic bag may need to be emptied several times before the cleaning operation is completed.
7. Reassemble the smoke pipe and remount the termination cap or top assembly.
8. Inspect all chimney joints to be certain they are properly secured.
1. Follow instructions as outlined except as noted below for tee.
2. Remove the clean-out cap from under the tee support. Place a plastic bag under the support so
it will collect and hold debris. Seal the plastic bag around the opening with tape so no debris will
escape. Clean tee snout in the same manner as the top cap and smoke pipe sections were cleaned.
Shove debris toward tee support (outside) so it will be collected in the plastic bag. Then attach a
plastic bag around the tee snout in the same manner as on the tee support.
NOTE:If deposits are very heavy or you are unable to clean the chimney yourself, call a professional
contractor.
When wood is burned slowly, tar and other organic vapors are produced. These vapors combine with expelled
moisture from the burning wood to form creosote vapors. These creosote vapors condense in a relatively
cool chimney ue (below 250°). As a result, creosote residue accumulates and coats the lining of the pipe.
Creosote is highly combustible in its solid or semi-liquid state and burns at an extremely high temperature.
When the creosote ignites, a chimney re results. The high temperatures of these res could damage the
chimney or even cause a house re. Read and follow closely the operating and maintenance instructions
from the appliance manufacturer.
Even if the creosote does not catch re, problems will result if the chimney is not checked and cleaned
properly on a regular basis. The creosote will continue to build up until it restricts the existing air ow (draft)
causing appliance heat production to decrease to a minimum.
The chimney should be inspected at least once every month during heating season to determine the extent
of creosote or soot build-up.
If creosote or soot has accumulated it should be removed by the following steps to reduce the risk of chimney
stoppage or re.
First be sure res and coals in the appliance are dead and the chimney pipe is cool. If possible, remove all
ashes from appliance.