Selkirk SUPERVENT SC Instructions for use

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SELKIRK CORPORATION
5030 Corporate Exchange Blvd. SE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
1.800.992.VENT (8368)
&
SUPERVENT (SC & FC)
SUPERPRO (SPR)
©2021 SuperVent / SuperPro All Rights Reserved 3010122
SELKIRK CANADACORPORATION
950 South Service Road, Second Floor
Stoney Creek, ON L8E 6A5
1.888.SELKIRK(735.5475)
02/12/2021
FACTORY BUILT
INSULATED CHIMNEY
LISTED
A MAJOR CAUSE OF VENT
RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO
MAINTAIN REQUIRED
CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
IT IS OF THE UTMOST
IMPORTANCE THAT THIS
CHIMNEY SYSTEM BE
INSTALLED ONLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR
INSTALLATION.
FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS SYSTEM IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID THE
CONDITIONS OF CERTIFICATION AND
THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY.
Installer: It is of the utmost importance that
these instructions are left with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep these instructions and
maintenance guide in a safe place for future
reference.
Tested to
UL 103 Type HT
and
CAN/ULC-S604
INSTALLATION I NSTRUCTIONS
&
MAINTENANCE G UIDE
(CANADA & UNITED STATES)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CERTIFICATION LABELS
TYPE OF APPLIANCES
PRE INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
TOOLS
FRAMING DETAILS
CEILING SUPPORT INSTALLATION
STOVE PIPE ADAPTOR
ADJUSTABLE LENGTH
ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD INSTALLATION
FIRESTOP RADIATION SHIELD INSTALLATION
ELBOW INSTALLATION
WALL SUPPORT INSTALLATION (AWS)
INTERMEDIATE WALL SUPPORT (AIWS)
WALL SUPPORT INSTALLATION (WS)
WALL BANDS
CATHEDRAL CEILING SUPPORT INSTALLATION
RAFTER RADIATION SHIELD INSTALLATION
ROOF SUPPORT INSTALLATION
ROOF FLASHING INSTALLATION
ROOF GUY INSTALLATION
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF CHIMNEY
CHART 1 - OFFSET CHIMNEY INSTALLATION
CHART 2 - CHIMNEY HEIGHT ABOVE THE ROOF
CHART 3 - CONNECTOR PIPE CLEARANCES - CATHEDRAL SUPPORT
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
INSTALLATION RECORD

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SELKIRKCANADACORPORATION
SELKIRKCANADACORPORATION
09/29/20
09/29/20
CERTIFICATIONLABELS

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PRE-INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Beforebeginningthe installation ensurethatyou obtain anynecessary
buildingpermits, andthatyourinstallationwillconformwith allfederal
and municipal building code requirements.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE ANY INSULATING MATERIALS OR
RUN ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING WITHIN THE REQUIRED AIR
CLEARANCE SPACE SURROUNDING THE CHIMNEY.
Ifthechimneymust be installedonanexterior wall itisrecommended
that the chimney be enclosed below the roof line to protect the
chimney from cold outdoor temperatures, this may help reduce
condensation, creosote formation and enhance draft. Ensure extra
space is provided for an access door by the Insulated Tee for chimney
inspection and cleaning. The exterior enclosure may be insulated,
maintainingtherequiredminimumair spaceclearanceof 2" toanypart
of the chimney. Consult local building codes for cold climate
application.
TYPE OF APPLIANCES
If you choose to have your product professionally installed, we
recommend these products be installed by professionals who are
certified in the U. S. by NFI (National Fireplace Institute).
Your SuperVent/SuperProchimneyandconnectingstovepipediameter
should be sized in accordance with the appliance manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Plantheinstallationofyour appliance and chimney insuchawaythat
both your chimney and your stove pipe run is as short and straight
aspossible. Byhavingtoo long andormultiplebendinstallations you
can reduce system draft which can affect the operation, and or
performance of your appliance and or chimney system. The chimney
shouldbelocatedwithinthebuildingsoasto avoid cutting or altering
load bearing members such as joists, rafters, studs, etc. If you require
to cut or alter an existing load bearing member, special reframing
methods are required which often include doubling of adjacent
members. If such a case arises, contact your local Building Code
Official regarding local regulations and proper installation methods.
Sections of the SuperVent/SuperPro chimney which pass through
accessible areas of the building such as through closets, storage areas,
occupied spaces or any place where the surface of the chimney could
be contacted by persons or combustible materials must be enclosed
in a chase to avoid personal contact and damage to the chimney. The
chase may be fabricated using standard building materials. Drywall
CANADA APPLICATIONS
In Canada, Model SuperVent/SuperPro is intended for connection to
liquidfuelor gasfiredresidentialtype appliancesandbuildingheating
appliances, in which the maximum continuous flue gas temperatures
donotexceed540ºC(1000°F)asperULC-S604. It hasbeentestedand
approvedtowithstandtemperaturesofupto925°Cforthree30minutes
intervals.
May also be used with specific factory-built fireplaces listed to
UL 127 and CAN/ULC-S610 when specified in the fireplace
manufacturer's installation instructions.
Thefluediameter ofgasor oilappliancesshould complywithNational
and Provincial Building Code of Canada and appropriate Installation
Codes;CAN/CSA-B149forgasandCAN/CSA-B139 foroil.
mounted on 2” x 4” studs is typically used in this situation. The space
betweentheouter wallofthe chimneyandtheenclosure mustbea least
aminimumof2inches.
MAINTAIN A 2" MINIMUM AIR SPACE CLEARANCE
BETWEEN INSULATED CHIMNEY SECTIONS AND COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS OR AS ESTABLISHED BY SUPPORT ASSEMBLY.
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS
ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION
INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA.
U.S.A. APPLICATIONS
IntheU.S.A.,Model SuperVent/SuperPro has beentestedperUL103
as a "Type HT" chimney by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. As such
it is code approved for connection to solid, liquid or gas fueled
appliances in which the maximum continuous flue gas temperatures
do not exceed 1000°F. It has been tested and approved to withstand
temperatures of up to 2100°F for three ten minutes intervals.
Factory built chimneys are intended for installation in accordance
with NFPA 211 (Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid
Fuel Fired Appliances), and/or local and regional codes such as the
International Mechanical Code and Uniform Mechanical Code, etc.
The flue diameter of gas or oil fired appliances should comply
with the appropriate NFPA or ANSI Installation Codes; NFPA 54,
ANSIZ223.1,andNFPA 31.
This chimney system is suitable for venting gas, oil or solid fuel fired
appliances including wood stoves, furnaces, boilers and fireplaces.
TheNationalFireProtectionAssociation Standard211states:Factory-
built chimneys that pass through floors of buildings requiring the
protection of vertical opening shall be enclosed with approved walls
having a fire resistance rating of not less than 1 hour where such
chimneys are located in a building less than four stories in height, and
not less than 2 hours where such chimneys are located in a building
four or more stories in height.
YOUR CHIMNEY HAS BEEN TESTED, AND LISTED USING ALL
OF THE SUPPORTS, SHIELDS, ETC., DESCRIBED HEREIN.
DELETION OR MODIFICATION OR ANY OF THE REQUIRED
PARTS OR MATERIALS MAY SERIOUSLY IMPAIR THE SAFETY
OF YOUR INSTALLATION,AND VOID THE CERTIFICATION AND
OR WARRANTY OF THIS CHIMNEY
AnAtticInsulation Shieldmustbeinstalled where thechimneypasses
into an attic space. It is designed to keep insulation materials or debris
from coming into contact with the chimney. It must accomodate the
amount of insulation as required by the National Building Code.
Whereheightrestrictions willnotpermitthe useoftheAttic Insulation
Shield, it is permissible to construct an enclosure with a 2” air space
clearancetothe outer pipealltheway totheundersideof theroofdeck.
In this application you need to install a Firestop Radiation Shield on
the ceiling side and a Rafter Radiation Shield at the roof level.
At the level where the chimney penetrates the air/vapour barrier,
special attention is required. Seal the vapour barrier to the Firestop
Spacer or Ceiling Support assembly or Wall Thimble using an appro-
priate caulking compound as per the requirement of local authorities.
Theideallocation foryourchimney iswithinthebuildingenvelope. In
cold climates, the use of external chimneys may result in operational
problems such as poor draft, excessive condensation of combustion
products and rapid accumulation of creosote. Under these circum-
stances, the installation of the chimney within the building is strongly
recommended.

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2" Min.
2" Min.
2" Min.
2" Min.
mm
mm
mm
mm
11 x 11
280 x 280
13 x 13
330 x 330
14 x 14
123/8x 123/8
315 x 315
143/8x 143/8
365 x 365
133/8x 133/8143/8x 143/8
340 x 340 365 x 365
143/8x 143/8
365 x 365 355 x 355365 x 365
143/8x 143/8
12 x 12
305 x 305
123/8x 123/8
315 x 315
143/8x 143/8
365 x 365
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(125mm)
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(175mm)
8
(200mm)
5
(150mm)
Authorities require that the chimney extend not less than 3 feet above
the highest point where it passes through the roof of a building and
notlessthan 2feetaboveany portionofthebuilding within10feet(see
figure1). SeeChart2forChimneyHeightAbovethe Roof on page 21
of these instructions.
The use of Locking Bands at all chimney joints is recommended for
added safety and stability when exposed to high winds and as a
precaution against accidental unlocking of lengths when the system
is inspected and swept.
Obtain any necessary building permits.
Do not install the chimney directly at the outlet of the appliance.
Interconnecting stove pipe is required unless the appliance is
specifically approved for this type of installation.
Use only with an appliance listed by a recognized testing authority
such as Underwriters Laboratories Inc., Underwriters laboratories of
Canada, or Intertek Testing Services.
WEARSAFETYGLOVES WHENHANDLING
SHEETMETAL PARTSWITH SHARPEDGES
FIGURE1
3ft.
min.
2ft.
3ft.
min.
2ft.
10ft.
Do not mix and match with other manufacturer's products. Use only
Selkirk's Models JSC/SPR/JFC listed components.
CHIMNEYSIZING:
In order to achieve safe, optimum performance of the appliance,
servicelifeof the chimney,thechimney must besizedcorrectly for the
connectedappliance. Ingeneral,thechimney flue should bethesame
size as the appliance flue outlet. The installation should be done in
accordance with the applicable installation codes (eg. CAN/CSA
B149, CAN/CSA B139, NFPA 54 and NFPA 31) and appliance
manufacturerinstructions. Plantheinstallation of yourapplianceand
chimney in such a way that both your chimney and flue pipe runs are
as short and straight as possible. By having too long and/or multiple
bend installations you can reduce the system draft which can affect
the operation, and/or performance of your appliance and/or chimney
system.
Plan your installation carefully. If possible, position the stove so that
the flue outlet is between joists, rafters or studs. Drop a plumb line
tothecenterof the flueoutletandmarkthis center point ontheceiling.
Lay out and frame in all openings ensuring the specified 2” clearance
tocombustiblesis maintained. Refer to Table1and applicableTables
forframingdimensionsand mark the appropriatecuttinglinesaround
thecenterpoint. Allopeningsshould be square (all foursides),plumb
and in perfect alignment with each other (see figure 2).
For sloping roofs (cathedral/vaulted ceiling), ensure that the framing
dimension is measured in the horizontal plane (see figure 3).
YourSuperVent/SuperProchimneysystemisdesignedforinstallation
using standard building materials and procedures. The following
tools/equipment may be required as well as some others depending on
the location and structure in which the chimney is to be installed:
FRAMING DETAILS:
FIGURE3
Typical Roof Joist Framing
FIGURE2
Typical Joist Framing
Note: *When cutting the inside "finished" surface of your wall or ceiling
cut a "round hole" to the framing dimension.
TOOLS
Wall
(Support)
Thimble
All Other
Framing
ChimneyFlue
Diameter
Decorator
Ceiling
Support
FramingDimensions
in.
in.
in.
in.
TABLE1
-safety gloves
-safety goggles
-hammerandnails
-tin snips
-tape measure
-screwdrivers and pliers
-plumb line and level
-square
-keyhole saw or power jig saw
-caulking gun
DECORATORCEILINGSUPPORT
To complete a proper Decorator Ceiling Support installation, the
following parts will or may be required:
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES:
- Decorator Ceiling Support (DCS): Required when supporting a
chimney through a flat level ceiling.
- Stove Pipe Adaptor (ASE): Transition from the chimney to flue
pipe.
-AtticInsulationShield(AIS): Requiredwhereachimneypasses from
a lower living space into an unoccupied attic space.
- Firestop Radiation Shield (FRS): Required where a chimney passes
fromalower living spaceintoanupper living spaceoroccupiedattic
space.
-Roof FlashingAssembly(includingStormCollar):Requiredwhenthe
- Suitable lengths of Chimney: The chimney diameter (ID) should be
sized to suit the appliance.
chimney penetrates a roof.
- Rafter Radiation Shield (RRS): Required when the chimney is en-
closed immediately below the roof.