Monday 10 October 2011

Top clamp

The Top clamp :


APPLICATION
Used in conjunction with the Top Plate and Top Insert Sleeve, the Top Clamp supports the weight of the flue liner at the top of the stack.

CONSTRUCTION
The glavanised steel plate measure 15 inch square (375mm).

INSTALLATION
Place the Top Plate over the chimney recess at the top of the stack. The Flue Liner should protrude throught the Top Plate hole by approximately 100mm.
Insert the Top Insert Sleeve into the Flue Liner. Now place the Top Clamp over the Flue Liner and tighten the two nuts and bolts until the Flue Liner is secure againts Top Insert Sleeve. Now apply a suitable acid resistant cement as a seal and weather proof render. While this cement is wet secure the chimney pot to this cement.
MAINTENANCE
It is recommended that chimneys serving solid fuel appliances be swept and maintained as frequently as necessary but at least once a year.

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