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The WeatherShield® chimney cap installs quickly, easily, and securely. Follow applicable state code requirements relative to spark arresters.

Instructions for installing WeatherShield® Model WSA on round flues other than air-cooled:

STEP 1: ASSEMBLE

The Weathershield® is ready to install.
a.) Move hoop upwards to vertical position and remove wing nut. b.) Center screen on bottom plate. c.) Position top plate so screw at top of hoop passes through center hole of top plate. d.) Secure with wing nut as shown.

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STEP 2: FIT INSIDE FLUE

WeatherShield® chimney caps spring fit inside round metal and masonry flues. Squeeze bottom of WeatherShield® and push down into flue to assure snug fit.

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STEP 3: APPLY WATERTIGHT SEAL

Apply thin film of silicone caulking (not furnished, but readily available at local home centers) to seal joint between WeatherShield® and top of chimney.

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STEP 4. FINAL POSITIONING

Push WeatherShield® down firmly into chimney section to make sure final connection is tight and secure.

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Instructions for installing WeatherShield® Model WSA-TDW on round air-cooled flues:

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FOLLOW STEPS 1-3

DO NOT BEND OR ADJUST SPACERS

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Underside of cap showing three spacers.
Do not bend or adjust these spacers.

The three spacers located on the underside of all TDW models maintain ventilation space between bottom of chimney cap and top of chimney. This is essential for uninterrupted air flow through cooling channels in air-cooled chimneys. Altering these spacers on any TDW model WeatherShield®, Vacu-Stack®, StormShield® or other ICP chimney cap may result in fire.

Instructions for installing WeatherShield® model WSA on rectangular or square flues

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USE THE ADAPTER FOR SQUARE/RECTANGULAR CHIMNEYS.

An optional adapter is required for WeatherShield® installations on square and rectangular chimneys and must be purchased separately. Then follow Steps 1-3 above.

See adapter installation instructions.