Shane Poe chimney top remodel
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From: Shane P <poeboyrn@yahoo.com>
To: "controlcover@juno.com" <controlcover@juno.com>
Subject: Re: Great photos
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2017 23:38:37 +0000 (UTC)
DW,
I am a very handy guy, so the installation was a breeze for me. Considering the mod that had to be made installation was less than 1 hour total split between 2 days (allowed silicone to completely dry). Yes, the mod was unexpected. I don't think you should be responsible for mods because every project will be different and if it wasn't right you'd be liable. The top of the flu isn't perfectly flat/level, I added enough silicone to make as flat a seal as I could (it's pretty close to air tight). I am happy with the look of the ASCC. One thing I would add to your directions is to consider the wind direction for placement. Yes there was pine needles at the bottom of the flu. I didn't notice any evidence of critters.
I found that some moron cut the original damper handle off then welded it open. They also added a flat plate of steel with 8" hole in middle to the top of the fire box. I'm guessing it either had an insert or they made a retro damper witjnthe 8" hole.
I'll send a pic of the closed ASCC and the flat steel for clarification.
I found that when i installed it the mounting bracket wanted to tilt the ASCC backward causing about a 1" hap when closed. I was able to add a piece of steel the outer hinge bracket to tip it forward for a tighter seal.
In regard to a fire with link adjustments, I have already experimented with this. I found that 2 links away from closed is optimal. 1 link from closed makes the house smell of smoke.
From: Shane P <poeboyrn@yahoo.com>
To: "controlcover@juno.com" <controlcover@juno.com>
Subject: Re: Great photos
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2017 23:38:37 +0000 (UTC)
DW,
I am a very handy guy, so the installation was a breeze for me. Considering the mod that had to be made installation was less than 1 hour total split between 2 days (allowed silicone to completely dry). Yes, the mod was unexpected. I don't think you should be responsible for mods because every project will be different and if it wasn't right you'd be liable. The top of the flu isn't perfectly flat/level, I added enough silicone to make as flat a seal as I could (it's pretty close to air tight). I am happy with the look of the ASCC. One thing I would add to your directions is to consider the wind direction for placement. Yes there was pine needles at the bottom of the flu. I didn't notice any evidence of critters.
I found that some moron cut the original damper handle off then welded it open. They also added a flat plate of steel with 8" hole in middle to the top of the fire box. I'm guessing it either had an insert or they made a retro damper witjnthe 8" hole.
I'll send a pic of the closed ASCC and the flat steel for clarification.
I found that when i installed it the mounting bracket wanted to tilt the ASCC backward causing about a 1" hap when closed. I was able to add a piece of steel the outer hinge bracket to tip it forward for a tighter seal.
In regard to a fire with link adjustments, I have already experimented with this. I found that 2 links away from closed is optimal. 1 link from closed makes the house smell of smoke.