Top plate instructions

Following are the instructions for installing the top plate and rain cap.

Once the bottom termination is complete and your connection and appliance are at the desired location, the top termination must be completed.

If the terracotta, which is the orange clay or existing liner, is above the crown, simply knock it off flush. The crown of the chimney is the last block at the top. It is usually a tapered mortar. Once this is done place a bead of silicone caulk around the top and position plate. Once in position, use a tap con screw and secure each corner down. Tap con screws can be found in any hardware store in the masonry supply section.

If the terracotta is above the crown four or more inches you can purchase a teracotta top plate. This is designed to mount to the terracotta with four set screws. This plate is quick and easy to do. Another alternative is to simply take the flat plate, snip the four corners and design a box type top plate that will fit right over the terracotta.

Using a 5/16 screw driver, tighten the hose clamp band around the collar. This will secure the liner. Cut any excess liner flush with the collar using a hack saw.

Last, the rain cap is installed on the collar of the plate. Using your screw driver, tighten down the rain cap.

Your top termination is now complete. Purchase a stainless steel liner kit