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d) Structural requirement:
CAUTION: THE SUPPORT OF THE ANCHOR PLATE (ROOF
STRUCTURE, SLAB, ETC.) MUST BE SIZED IN CONGRUENCE WITH
THE FIREPLACE STATIC AND DYNAMIC CHARGES. THE SIZE
CALCULATION FOR THE SUPPORT IS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
FOCUS OR ITS AFFILIATES. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONSULT
WITH AN ENGINEER OR ARCHITECT FOR YOUR PROJECT.
e) Connector:
Connectors are all non-insulated chimney parts including focus black flue,
focus 8" universal adaptor and the chimney manufacturer single wall slip
adaptor.
To avoid heat traps the chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or
roof space, closet or similar concealed space, or a floor, or ceiling.
Passage through an attic, roof frame floor, or ceiling must be done using an
insulated chimney respecting all chimney manufacturer clearances.
CAUTION: PASSAGE THROUGH A WALL OR PARTITION OF
COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION IS NOT AN APPROPRIATE
INSTALLATION FOR THIS FOCUS FIREPLACE.
Refractory compound must be used to seal each connection. Please refer to
installation details in this manual.
